Matcha Recipes

Cool, refreshing, decidedly healthful, absolutely DELICIOUS, this is my favorite drink. I despise coffee, and I find this gives just enough caffeine in the morning to gently wake me without giving me jitters. Sometimes I don't fee like actually eating in the morning and this is what I grab on my way out.

Some info about Matcha:
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Matcha is ground green tea leaves native to Japan, used in tea ceremonies there. You know the health benefits of green tea everyone has been raving about? 1 tsp of matcha is as beneficial as up to 6 tsp of brewed green tea leaves because you actually eat matcha powder instead of tossing it away after brewing.

Get yourself a decent matcha powder. Check your local asian supermarkets. Find a container sealed with a vacuum/nitrogen lock. Make sure it is grown in Uji for best quality. "Thin" Matcha is fine for this drink and other recipes.

For more information about the health benefits of green tea, check out the spark articles -- there are tons.

These cookies are great and satisfying!
When you are done cooking these you'll feel like you've just been to the confectioners shop!


Note*- You will need a piping bag with any 1cm tip. Parchment Paper and a Cookie Sheet.

Matcha is green tea powder you can find in health food stores. I put sweetened Adzuki beans on mine before putting them in the oven but you could use walnuts.
If you want to try the beans, just take some canned Adzuki, enough to sprinkle a few on each muffin, add 2 tbsp water and 2 tbsp of sugar, bring to a boil, then let sit for 15 minutes so that the beans soak up the sugar. These beans are popular in Japan and often used as a paste in desserts.

A beautiful green frosting for cupcakes loaded with the antioxidants of match green tea using Swerve Confectioner's sugar.

A green tea cupcake that tastes as good as it looks using gluten-free flours, agave, and ZSweet.

Delicious fro-yo with green tea flavor!

This tiramisu dessert made from Matcha and blueberries has unbeatable antioxidant power. I have mentioned Matcha in my previous recipe as finely ground green tea, which antioxidant potential is several times greater than in blueberries. So, this luscious, fitness, quick and unbaked dessert can help protect the body and mind. See more information on my blog http://danieladanaphotographer.blogspot.sk
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Protein picker upper!

This ice-cream is readily made in a few minutes and refreshes perfectly during the hot summer. See more at my blog http://danieladanaphotographer.blogspot.sk
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Sugar-free, gluten-free, low-carb, high protein.

You will need a 4 inch cake pan with removable bottom, a blender, and a cake leveler.

Adzuki beans or Red Beans are very popular as a dessert item in Japan.

Adzuki Bean desserts are not as sweet as our American desserts. We love sugar and do not consider this high protein treat as highly as it's health benefits deserve.

Use a mixture of Splenda and granulated sugar to bring it to a sweeter taste if you desire.

Check other Spark articles for more information.

Here is some great advice from: LYNNETH7

*1 tsp of matcha is as beneficial as up to 6 tsp of brewed green tea leaves because you actually eat matcha powder instead of tossing it away after brewing.

*Get yourself a decent matcha powder. Check your local Asian supermarkets. Find a container sealed with a vacuum/nitrogen lock.

*Make sure it is grown in Uji for best quality.

Enjoy! Love, Vera

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Use as green layer

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The Green layer can be swapped out for Avocado Chia Pudding if preferred (See Mango Avocado Chia Pudding)
NOTE: The Green Layer has extra chia to ensure it is set enough to take the top layer

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A pleasant combination of flavours

Very Tasty

Matcha Green Tea pudding with milk and chia seeds and agave nectar

Recipe for mochi cookies

Have breakfast ready for you as soon as you're ready for it! These overnight oats are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants!

Le Petite Eats
So pretty
• Chia seeds are practically flavorless, so don't worry about upping the amount of seeds for a thicker pudding.
• I recommend full-fat coconut milk for this recipe as opposed to light products as it lends the chia pudding so much more body and flavor.
• You can use flavored Greek yogurts like coconut or honey, but note that those tend to come with added sugar. Just make sure to taste the chia pudding mixture and only add as much maple syrup as you feel you need.

This low fat, low calorie smoothie is packed with protein, calcium, antioxidants and is a healthy substitute for a sugary cereal in the morning! You can skip the coffee too! The matcha covers your A.M. caffeine fix.

Yogurt, Apple Juice, Tropical Fruit, and Matcha Smoothie

warm pick me up in the afternoon

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SOOO love Matcha. This is a great way to get a great energy boost without the feeling of a caffeine high.

Breakfast

With HOney and Almond Milk