*buys matcha for the first time*
*adds matcha to literally everything*
This month’s pancakes… March Matcha Pancakes! It took me awhile to hop on the matcha train but I’m here now and plan on riding it for a long time. I started with pancakes, but can already imagine everything that can be done with this ~magical~ ingredient: lattes, smoothies, oats, date balls, granola… the list goes on.
Of course I made March’s pancake of the month green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. While I’ve never really celebrated St. Patrick’s Day, I think we could all use some luck with the whirlwind that has been 2020 so far. I’m going to be at home taking online classes for awhile, and despite the downsides of that, it does give me the opportunity and the freedom to do one of my favorite things: slow the morning down and make fun pancakes like these.
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These pancakes…
taste like matcha (and in my opinion, that’s a great thing)
are PACKED with antioxidants––matcha has exponentially more antioxidants than other antioxidant-rich superfoods
boost metabolism, steady energy levels, and enhance brain function (all because of that matcha!)
can be made grain-free if desired
can be made sweet or savory, just adjust the sweetness and pick your own toppings!
Matcha Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour sub with more almond flour or oat flour
- 2 tsp matcha
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 egg sub with flax egg
- 1/2 cup nut/oat milk or milk of choice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- extra virgin coconut oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl: almond flour, whole wheat flour, matcha, coconut sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add all wet ingredients to the same bowl or a separate bowl: egg, milk, and vanilla.
- Whisk wet and dry ingredients together.
- Heat coconut oil in a pan on medium heat.
- Spoon approximately 2 tbsp of batter per pancake or make pancakes a size of your choice.
- The pancakes cook fast, so be wary of whether they are burning. Cook for about 60-90 seconds per side.
- All about those toppings! Some sweet ideas: greek yogurt, coconut yogurt, coconut flakes, cacao nibs, fresh berries, goji berries, pumpkin seeds, or hemp seeds. Some savory ideas: fried egg, avocado, sesame seeds, green onions, or mushrooms.
