The breakfast that makes you feel like you have your life together, even if you're still in your pyjamas at noon on a Sunday. Truly iconic.
Here's the thing with matcha in cakes and desserts: you have to use enough of it. I have seen so many recipes that use a quarter teaspoon of matcha and then wonder why their pancakes are beige. Not here. We are committing to the green. We are leaning into it. Let's go.
Ingredients (makes 6–8 pancakes)
- 1 cup plain flour
- 2 tsp The Matcha Yaad Ceremonial Matcha (or Chocolate Matcha)
- 1 tbsp caster sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup milk (dairy or oat milk)
- 1 tbsp melted butter or neutral oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Method
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, matcha, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Sifting is non-negotiable here; matcha clumps, and lumpy pancakes are not the vibe.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix until just combined. A few lumps are fine. Do not overmix or your pancakes will be tough.
- Heat a non-stick pan on medium-low heat and lightly grease.
- Pour roughly ¼ cup of batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set (about 2 minutes), then flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
- Stack, serve, and feel very proud of yourself.
Topping suggestions: Fresh strawberries and whipped cream, honey and banana, white chocolate drizzle, or a simple dusting of icing sugar.
A few things to note:
Matcha quantity: Two teaspoons gives you a beautiful green colour and a gentle matcha flavour. If you are a matcha lover who wants it front and centre, go up to 1 tbsp.
Milk: Oat milk works beautifully here and keeps things plant-based if needed. The barista blend gives a slightly richer pancake.
Don't overmix: I mentioned this already, but it bears repeating. Lumps disappear when they cook. Overmixing does not forgive.
Temperature: Medium-low heat is your friend. Matcha can make it harder to see when something is browning, so a lower heat ensures the inside cooks before the outside catches.
Sunday mornings will never be the same.
