Description
Fluffy matcha pancakes infused with green tea flavor and a beautiful natural hue—perfect for a cozy, energizing breakfast or elegant brunch.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp matcha powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, matcha powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease if needed.
- Pour about ¼ cup batter per pancake into the skillet. Cook until bubbles form and edges set (2–3 minutes), then flip and cook another 1–2 minutes.
- Stack and serve warm with desired toppings.
Notes
- Use high-quality matcha for best flavor and vibrant color.
- Add citrus zest, vanilla, or white chocolate chips for flavor twists.
- Let the batter rest briefly for fluffier pancakes.
- Freeze extras for up to a month and reheat easily.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
