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
- 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Matcha Powder
- 2 TB Unsweetened Applesauce
- 1/3 Cup Fresh Brewed Green Tea
- Liquid Stevia (to taste)
- Dash of Cinnamon
- Chocolate Matcha Sauce:
- + 2 TB Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1/4 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 1/2 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 says
August 2, 2016 at 11:56 amRebecca, 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 says
August 2, 2016 at 12:22 pmAh, you must! And the buckwheat flour is a must! That’s my all-time favorite!
Christine Tatum says
July 29, 2016 at 6:34 amI love Matcha tea – I must try these! I can’t pick a favorite tea – I love them all equally! Thanks!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 29, 2016 at 7:11 amWell these are the pancakes for you, my friend!
Jenn says
July 28, 2016 at 1:31 amI’ll be sharing this with me tea groups. Yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 28, 2016 at 6:58 amFun!
Julie Syl Pit Stop Crew says
July 25, 2016 at 1:37 pmI 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 says
July 25, 2016 at 1:55 pmI have every recipe she’ll need!
Manju | Cooking Curries says
July 25, 2016 at 2:22 amI 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 says
July 25, 2016 at 7:29 amWell I have you covered there too!
Cathy Lawdanski says
July 24, 2016 at 11:07 pmThese looks absolutely delicious! The chocolage and matcha powder is such an interesting combination.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 25, 2016 at 7:28 amIt works wonderfully!
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table says
July 24, 2016 at 9:10 pmI’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 says
July 25, 2016 at 7:28 amAlways good 😉
Julie Briggs says
July 24, 2016 at 5:09 amYou can’t go wrong with chocolate pancakes.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 24, 2016 at 6:53 amNo you can’t!
Angela says
July 23, 2016 at 1:15 pmThese look wonderful, very Creative!! Pinned 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 23, 2016 at 1:59 pmThanks!
Ashley Tukiainen says
July 23, 2016 at 10:44 amI have yet to try matcha but this sounds really interesting.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 23, 2016 at 1:57 pmGive it a try!
Kristen Hewitt says
July 23, 2016 at 8:14 amThese sound AMAZING! Yum! Can’t wait to try and pinned!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 23, 2016 at 8:36 amO thank you so much! I hope you get to enjoy them!
Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy says
July 23, 2016 at 1:16 amwhat a great flavor combination! would’ve never thought to do this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 23, 2016 at 6:52 amIt totally works!
Gina says
July 22, 2016 at 8:18 pmYou 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 says
July 23, 2016 at 6:49 amOooo! Let me know when you make them!!! It is such a randomly delicious combo!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says
July 22, 2016 at 2:26 pmthese look delicious! Totally trying these Sunday!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 22, 2016 at 4:46 pmFantastic!
Lisa Sharp says
July 22, 2016 at 10:40 amThis sounds delicious! I’m always looking for healthier sweets.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 22, 2016 at 1:41 pmHealthier breakfasts 😉
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
July 22, 2016 at 9:10 amWhat a great idea! I’ve never cooked with Matcha before, but you’ve inspired me!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 22, 2016 at 1:39 pmIt is beautiful to cook and bake with!
Carly @ FitLiving Eats says
July 22, 2016 at 7:45 amNow these are some superfood pancakes! Love it!! I would kill for a plate of these right now 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 22, 2016 at 1:38 pmAnd they make you feel SUPER 😉
Farrah says
July 21, 2016 at 9:31 pmYou know I’m all about matcha and pancakes! 😛 These look delicious!! <3
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 22, 2016 at 5:55 amI have SO much matcha….and it never gets used!
Susan says
July 21, 2016 at 7:53 pmWho 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 says
July 22, 2016 at 5:53 amI hope you make some then!
Valerie says
July 21, 2016 at 6:52 pmI love Pancakes! These look so delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 21, 2016 at 6:58 pmThank you!
alisha says
July 21, 2016 at 4:48 pmwow these look amazing! I wanna try out this recipe 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 21, 2016 at 5:37 pmI hope you do!
Linda @ Veganosity says
July 21, 2016 at 3:46 pmAll moms need to pin this recipe for the first day of school. What a fantastic way to start the day!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 21, 2016 at 4:38 pmHaha, not sure this pancakes recipe is that kid-friendly!
Nicole Dawson says
July 21, 2016 at 3:45 pmI 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 says
July 21, 2016 at 4:37 pmI always forget about my matcha too 😛
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says
July 21, 2016 at 1:17 pmTalk 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 says
July 21, 2016 at 2:50 pmPOWER PANCAKES 😉 xo
Mel |avirtualvegan.com says
July 21, 2016 at 11:05 amWow you’ve stuffed a lot of good stuff into these pancakes and I love the chocolate matcha combo!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 21, 2016 at 2:48 pmIt is a great combo!
Jacqueline Meldrum says
July 21, 2016 at 9:53 amI’m always happy to indulge in pancakes and these look lush!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 21, 2016 at 10:18 amNever have to be an indulgence when they’re healthy 😉
Charlotte says
July 21, 2016 at 8:44 amI love pancakes. Never had chocolate one before though
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 21, 2016 at 9:50 amThat’s rather hard to believe!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
July 20, 2016 at 8:53 pmI love matcha! I definitely need to try these pancakes.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 21, 2016 at 6:23 amYes you do!
Jenn says
July 20, 2016 at 6:58 pmI love matcha. Never had it paired with chocolate, but it sounds great! That sauce!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 20, 2016 at 6:59 pmEverything is better paired with chocolate!
the frenchie mummy says
July 20, 2016 at 5:06 pmI have never seen actual chocolate pancakes! But it looks so yummy
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
July 20, 2016 at 5:14 pmYou must change that!!
Felecia Efriann says
July 12, 2014 at 3:51 pmI 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 says
July 12, 2014 at 4:34 pmDefinitely go for it! Plus you can never go wrong with chocolate!
Sophie at Franglaise Cooking says
May 30, 2014 at 8:22 amI’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 says
May 30, 2014 at 10:29 amReally!? Well I actually always hated tea too until a fee years ago! No I can never get enough!
Stephanie says
May 27, 2014 at 2:47 amThank 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 says
May 27, 2014 at 3:34 amThank you Stephanie!
organic4greenlivings says
May 26, 2014 at 9:45 amChocolate pancakes – sounds wonderful! Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays Blog Hop!
Strength and Sunshine says
May 26, 2014 at 9:48 amThanks Marla!
Diane (@SimpleLivingEat) says
May 25, 2014 at 8:27 pmMy 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 says
May 25, 2014 at 8:29 pmo, that is awesome! This is the perfect way to try it out 🙂
Cat Ami says
May 25, 2014 at 7:31 pmI love Macha in cake … but I can’t wait to try it this way!
Strength and Sunshine says
May 25, 2014 at 7:33 pmBasically the same thing, just add “pan” in front of cake 😉 Haha!
Cat Ami says
May 25, 2014 at 7:46 pmand maple syrup!! 🙂
Jo-Lynne Shane {Musings of a Housewife} says
May 25, 2014 at 6:56 amYou had me at chocolate. YUM!
Strength and Sunshine says
May 25, 2014 at 7:01 amHaha, I can never make pancakes without it 😉
Paige says
May 25, 2014 at 2:18 ammmm these look delicious!
Strength and Sunshine says
May 25, 2014 at 2:30 amThanks Paige! 🙂
Meg @ meg in training says
May 24, 2014 at 8:56 amThis 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 says
May 24, 2014 at 8:58 amThank you so much Meg! Get that pancakes cooking on 😉
Kierston says
May 24, 2014 at 8:28 amI’ve only ever tried Matcha in Green Tea…this looks so yummy!
Strength and Sunshine says
May 24, 2014 at 8:29 amThanks Kierston! I need to try it as an actual tea now!
sprint2thetable says
May 23, 2014 at 2:10 pmI love this! Not a big tea person, but I’ll eat anything with chocolate.
Strength and Sunshine says
May 23, 2014 at 2:39 pmHaha, chocolate can make anything better, right? 😉
Danielle Omar says
May 23, 2014 at 9:55 amSo fun! Great way to health up pancakes!
Strength and Sunshine says
May 23, 2014 at 10:16 amHealthy pancakes are the only way to go!
catfoodisgoodforyou says
May 23, 2014 at 6:20 amAmazing! 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 says
May 23, 2014 at 6:43 amWell then, this is the perfect use for that Matcha!
Laura @ the gluten-free treadmill says
May 22, 2014 at 8:31 amThis is such a great recipe and new use of matcha powder!
Strength and Sunshine says
May 22, 2014 at 10:08 amThanks Laura! 🙂
Astrid says
May 22, 2014 at 7:58 amI love green tea, but never thought of cooking or baking wiht it. Let alone pancakes! WOW, great idea!
Strength and Sunshine says
May 22, 2014 at 10:05 amWell you’ll love these then! Their so fun 🙂
cottercrunch says
May 22, 2014 at 7:16 ambrilliant! i used matcha everyday, now i must make the pancakes!
Strength and Sunshine says
May 22, 2014 at 7:17 amYes you must! I haven’t tried it in anything else but psncskes yet, haha!
jessielovestorun says
May 22, 2014 at 5:19 amI’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 says
May 22, 2014 at 5:23 amYou’ve got to add chocolate to EVERYTHING 😉