Antioxidant-rich cocoa and matcha green tea combine to make a delicious, healthy, gluten-free, vegan breakfast recipe! Chocolate Matcha Pancakes will leave you feeling energized for the day, mind, body, and spirit!
***This post has been updated in July 2016. Original writing stands***
Ah, yes, the wonders that are a hot mug of tea. Or now that the temperatures are warming up, a nice cold glass of iced tea! Either way, tea is simply pure and amazing. So fresh, natural, and good for the body and soul. But today I'm not talking about drinking tea. I'm going with something much better. It involves my favorite food...PANCAKES! Inspiration hit one weekend morning in May and a new pancake creation was born. I grabbed my lonely matcha powder and got a little fancy. Matcha is pure dried green tea leaves to create a lovely green powder. It is so powerful in antioxidants and has a plethora of never ending health benefits. A little goes a long way.
Not only did I want to use my matcha, but I also went a little crazy and added some fresh brewed green tea as well. Then add come cocoa powder and I had a serious pancakes winner on my hands.
Green tea is such a classic and simple tea. It is fresh and light. Less delicate than white, but softer than black. Our favorite middleman! However, I have to say my favorite teas are flavored black teas (like vanillas or mints), peppermint, this passion tea (cold brewed!), and this vanilla chamomile! For cooking, though, I love using any and every tea! (Fun Fact: I've never made a matcha latte or drinking matcha tea; I've only cooked/baked with it!)
Chocolate Matcha Pancakes
Chocolate Matcha Pancakes
Antioxidant-rich cocoa and matcha green tea combine to make a delicious, healthy, gluten-free, vegan breakfast recipe! Chocolate Matcha Pancakes will leave you feeling energized for the day, mind, body, and spirit!
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 TB Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 2 TB Buckwheat Flour
- 2 TB Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour
- ½ Tsp Baking Powder
- ½ Tsp Matcha Powder
- 2 TB Unsweetened Applesauce
- ⅓ Cup Fresh Brewed Green Tea
- Liquid Stevia (to taste)
- Dash of Cinnamon
- Chocolate Matcha Sauce:
- + 2 TB Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- ¼ Tsp Matcha Powder
- 2 TB Fresh Brewed Green Tea
- Dash of Cinnamon
- Liquid Stevia (to taste)
Instructions
- Before making the batter, brew the green tea. I used 1 bag, and let it brew in a mug for about 2 minutes. Let it cool before you use it in the pancakes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flours, baking powder, matcha, and cinnamon, mix together. The add the applesauce, brewed green tea, and stevia. Mix again until you have pancake batter.
- While the batter sets, heat a non-stick or greased skillet on the stove over medium-high heat. Then pour about ½ the batter in the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes, flip and cook an additional 2 minutes. Repeat for the rest of the batter.
- For the sauce, combine all ingredients and slowly add in the green tea until you get the right consistency (about 2 tablespoons was good for me).
- Plate your cakes and swirl on the sauce!
Chocolate and green tea make a beautiful and decadent combo! Chocolate Matcha Pancakes need to be added to your breakfast rotation!
So tell me:
+ What is your favorite kind of tea?
+ Have you ever tried Matcha?
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Nikki Frank-Hamilton
Rebecca, there are a few things here that I have been wanting to try, first off Matcha, and second Buckwheat flour. I have been dragging my feet on both, I don't know why. A creature of habit I guess. I saw some Matcha tea at the store the other day, and I didn't purchase it. Now I see that I should have scooped it up! I will be going back to get some and this recipe is on my "must make" list! Thanks!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ah, you must! And the buckwheat flour is a must! That's my all-time favorite!
Christine Tatum
I love Matcha tea - I must try these! I can't pick a favorite tea - I love them all equally! Thanks!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well these are the pancakes for you, my friend!
Jenn
I'll be sharing this with me tea groups. Yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Fun!
Julie Syl Pit Stop Crew
I have a friend who is a Celiac and must eat gluten free food. I ama share this blog with her. Delicious looking Pancakes too yummm!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I have every recipe she'll need!
Manju | Cooking Curries
I ahvent really tried matcha but I have some powder with me. Have been meaning to try ice creams with this. This sounds like a great idea too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well I have you covered there too!
Cathy Lawdanski
These looks absolutely delicious! The chocolage and matcha powder is such an interesting combination.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It works wonderfully!
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table
I'm all about some chocolate for breakfast! Especially with a healthy twist like these gorgeous pancakes! I'll be ready to face the day for sure 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Always good 😉
Julie Briggs
You can't go wrong with chocolate pancakes.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
No you can't!
Angela
These look wonderful, very Creative!! Pinned 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Ashley Tukiainen
I have yet to try matcha but this sounds really interesting.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Give it a try!
Kristen Hewitt
These sound AMAZING! Yum! Can't wait to try and pinned!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O thank you so much! I hope you get to enjoy them!
Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy
what a great flavor combination! would've never thought to do this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It totally works!
Gina
You have no idea how excited I am to try these! I love matcha and chocolate. So, this is the best of both worlds! Once I get my hands on some matcha powder, it's go time!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Oooo! Let me know when you make them!!! It is such a randomly delicious combo!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition
these look delicious! Totally trying these Sunday!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Fantastic!
Lisa Sharp
This sounds delicious! I'm always looking for healthier sweets.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Healthier breakfasts 😉
Julie @ Running in a Skirt
What a great idea! I've never cooked with Matcha before, but you've inspired me!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is beautiful to cook and bake with!
Carly @ FitLiving Eats
Now these are some superfood pancakes! Love it!! I would kill for a plate of these right now 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
And they make you feel SUPER 😉
Farrah
You know I'm all about matcha and pancakes! 😛 These look delicious!! <3
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I have SO much matcha....and it never gets used!
Susan
Who wouldn't love to wake up to your scrumptious Chocolate Matcha pancakes this Saturday morning! Love the addition of green tea and applesauce!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope you make some then!
Valerie
I love Pancakes! These look so delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
alisha
wow these look amazing! I wanna try out this recipe 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope you do!
Linda @ Veganosity
All moms need to pin this recipe for the first day of school. What a fantastic way to start the day!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, not sure this pancakes recipe is that kid-friendly!
Nicole Dawson
I do like matcha tea, I just seem to forget about adding it to other recipes so I loved seeing this post and I can't wait to try to icing !
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I always forget about my matcha too 😛
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite
Talk about starting your day with a bang!!! All that power and yumminess all in one pancake is what makes the term Power Breakfast! Nice one lady!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
POWER PANCAKES 😉 xo
Mel |avirtualvegan.com
Wow you've stuffed a lot of good stuff into these pancakes and I love the chocolate matcha combo!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It is a great combo!
Jacqueline Meldrum
I'm always happy to indulge in pancakes and these look lush!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Never have to be an indulgence when they're healthy 😉
Charlotte
I love pancakes. Never had chocolate one before though
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That's rather hard to believe!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day
I love matcha! I definitely need to try these pancakes.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes you do!
Jenn
I love matcha. Never had it paired with chocolate, but it sounds great! That sauce!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Everything is better paired with chocolate!
the frenchie mummy
I have never seen actual chocolate pancakes! But it looks so yummy
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You must change that!!
Felecia Efriann
I like the fact this is chocolate on chocolate recipe! I have had matcha tea once and this looking like a recipe I want to try with what I have left.
Strength and Sunshine
Definitely go for it! Plus you can never go wrong with chocolate!
Sophie at Franglaise Cooking
I'm afraid I have to say that this is one I won't be trying - despite being British, and having tried over and over again I just don't like the taste of tea! But I'm sure for tea-lovers this is a great one to try out.
Thanks for linking up to #TastyTuesdays, I've pinned this to the Tasty Tuesdays Pinterest board too.
Strength and Sunshine
Really!? Well I actually always hated tea too until a fee years ago! No I can never get enough!
Stephanie
Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
Strength and Sunshine
Thank you Stephanie!
organic4greenlivings
Chocolate pancakes – sounds wonderful! Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays Blog Hop!
Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Marla!
Diane (@SimpleLivingEat)
My daughter was just reading about matcha and can't wait to make your pancakes. Thanks for sharing them with us on foodie friday.
Strength and Sunshine
o, that is awesome! This is the perfect way to try it out 🙂
Cat Ami
I love Macha in cake ... but I can't wait to try it this way!
Strength and Sunshine
Basically the same thing, just add "pan" in front of cake 😉 Haha!
Cat Ami
and maple syrup!! 🙂
Jo-Lynne Shane {Musings of a Housewife}
You had me at chocolate. YUM!
Strength and Sunshine
Haha, I can never make pancakes without it 😉
Paige
mmm these look delicious!
Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Paige! 🙂
Meg @ meg in training
This looks delicious!!! I love pancakes and I am always looking for a more nutritious recipe. Thanks for linking up for Good Food Fridays!
Strength and Sunshine
Thank you so much Meg! Get that pancakes cooking on 😉
Kierston
I've only ever tried Matcha in Green Tea...this looks so yummy!
Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Kierston! I need to try it as an actual tea now!
sprint2thetable
I love this! Not a big tea person, but I'll eat anything with chocolate.
Strength and Sunshine
Haha, chocolate can make anything better, right? 😉
Danielle Omar
So fun! Great way to health up pancakes!
Strength and Sunshine
Healthy pancakes are the only way to go!
catfoodisgoodforyou
Amazing! I always need recipes for egg-free pancakes (I love my eggs too much to lose their taste in pancakes...) plus I LOVE matcha - I have 3 boxes of the stuff and I've been neglecting them! These are happnin fo sho 😉
Strength and Sunshine
Well then, this is the perfect use for that Matcha!
Laura @ the gluten-free treadmill
This is such a great recipe and new use of matcha powder!
Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Laura! 🙂
Astrid
I love green tea, but never thought of cooking or baking wiht it. Let alone pancakes! WOW, great idea!
Strength and Sunshine
Well you'll love these then! Their so fun 🙂
cottercrunch
brilliant! i used matcha everyday, now i must make the pancakes!
Strength and Sunshine
Yes you must! I haven't tried it in anything else but psncskes yet, haha!
jessielovestorun
I'm super impressed you came up with this recipe. I mean I've made matcha pancakes, but never thought to include chocolate. Not sure why, because after seeing yours it only seems like the smart thing to do 🙂
Strength and Sunshine
You've got to add chocolate to EVERYTHING 😉