Description
Start your day with these vibrant Fluffy Matcha-Inspired Pancakes, a delightful combination of earthy matcha and sweet undertones that will make breakfast feel extraordinary.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp matcha powder (ceremonial grade)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk or plant-based milk
- 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and set aside separate mixing bowls for dry and wet components.
- 2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and sugar until well combined.
- 3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, then stir in the milk and melted butter until smooth.
- 4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently fold together until just combined; lumps are fine.
- 5. Heat Skillet: Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- 6. Cook Pancakes: Pour about half a cup of batter onto the hot pan for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on top (about 2 minutes), then flip and cook for an additional minute until golden brown.
- 7. Serve: Transfer pancakes to plates and serve warm with your choice of toppings such as maple syrup or fresh fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider mixing in blueberries or chocolate chips. - To make gluten-free pancakes, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. - Allow the batter to rest for a few minutes for fluffier pancakes.