40 DELICIOUS and HEALTHY MATCHA GREEN TEA RECIPES
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40 DELICIOUS and HEALTHY MATCHA GREEN TEA RECIPES Iced Matcha Green Tea Latte Blend a chilled matcha green tea latte using a classic martini shaker. Things you need: • 2tsp matcha powder • Fresh filtered water • Milk (cow, almond, soy or rice – we recommend almond) • Kitchen accessory for frothing milk • Ice cubes • Add flavors with chai spice, cinnamon, vanilla or coconut (Optional) Instructions: 1. Fill martini shaker with 1 cup ice 2. Sift 2 tsp matcha powder into a martini shaker 3. Add half cup fresh filtered water 4. Shake well, and pour into a tall glass with fresh ice 5. Finish with 3oz frothed chilled milk – cow, almond, soy or rice 6. Add flavors with chai spice, cinnamon, vanilla or coconut Source: Matcha Source Copyright 2016 © by www.lovethyself.com.au Untruffles Delicious and nutritious matcha superfood truffles “UN” is for gluten-free, dairy-free, (almost) vegan, chocolaty bonbons. Use this bullet list to inspire your own creations. Ingredients • ½ cup roasted almonds • ¼ cup honey (agave can be substituted for vegans) • 8 dates, soaked pits removed • 2T cocoa powder • 2T matcha powder • pinch of salt • dash of vanilla • toppings chia, hemp seeds, coco nibs or coconut flakes Copyright 2016 © by www.lovethyself.com.au Instructions: 1. Soak dates in hot water for about 20 minutes. Pit them and puree in a blender. Set aside. Blend almonds until smooth (note: you make use already made almond butter instead). Combine date mixture, almond butter and the rest of the ingredients until the texture is smooth and holds well when pressed. 2. Refrigerate until firm. 3. Scoop truffle mixture into bite size balls. Coat with toppings of your choice. Coconut flakes, almond slivers or coco nibs add a contrasting texture. Orange zest adds color and flavor. Note: These should last for at least two weeks in your fridge. Remember to experiment with your own creations. Try other flavors like goji berry, cinnamon, or cayenne. Source: Matcha Source Copyright 2016 © by www.lovethyself.com.au Berry Wonderful Bowl An antioxidant powerhouse Ingredients: • ½ cup greek yogurt • 2T matcha powder • ¼ cup organic blueberries • a sprinkle of flax and chia seeds • a drizzle of local honey Instructions: 1. Sift matcha powder over yogurt and blend well. Then add berries and seeds and drizzle honey over the top. I always recommend organic berries when possible. This is a simple breakfast rich in antioxidants and nutrients. Source: Matcha Source Copyright 2016 © by www.lovethyself.com.au Matcha Chai Latte Blend your own spice profile Ingredients: • 1t chai spices: cinnamon, clove, allspice, ginger, cardamom • 1t matcha powder • 1 cup almond milk Instructions: 1. Warm milk in a sauce pan over low heat. 2. Add chai spices and stir occasionally until flavors express. 3. Prepare matcha as a tea with water. 4. Strain milk into a cup and combine with matcha. You may add your choice of sweetener at any point. Another option is to add matcha powder directly to the milk. Source: Matcha Source Copyright 2016 © by www.lovethyself.com.au Matcha Crêpes with Chocolate Ganache + Toasted Hazelnuts Gluten-Free and Packed with Fiber Part 1 Crepes Ingredients: • 1 cup wholemeal buckwheat flour • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, at room temperature • 1/2 cup warm water • 4 eggs, at room temperature- if vegan, use 4 flax eggs (1 tbsp ground flax : 3 tbsps water, let sit for 5 minutes) • 1/4 cup coconut sugar • 4 tablespoons melted coconut oil or melted unsalted butter • 2 tablespoons matcha powder • a pinch of salt • coconut oil, for cooking Copyright 2016 © by www.lovethyself.com.au Instructions: 1. Sift the buckwheat flour, matcha powder, salt, and coconut sugar into a large bowl. 2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, blend the almond milk, water, eggs, and oil. You can also do this in a blender. 3. Add half of the flour mixture. Once incorporated, add the rest of the flour mixture. 4. Melt some coconut oil in a skillet over medium low heat. 5. Spoon 3 tablespoons of the crêpe batter into the skillet, tilting and rotating the pan to form a large, circular and even crêpe. 6. Cook until the bottom of the crêpe is golden brown. Gently lift the bottom of the crêpe to check, and flip to cook the other side for another thirty seconds to a minute. 7. Remove from the heat and set aside. Repeat with the rest of the batter. Part 2 Chocolate Ganache Ingredients: • 2 cups full fat coconut milk • 1 cup or 175g dark chocolate • hazelnuts, for garnish Instructions: 1. Heat up the coconut milk in the top of a double boiler over medium heat. 2. Once the coconut milk begins to warm, add the chocolate and whisk until fully incorporated. 3. In a separate pan, toast the hazelnuts over low heat. Stir occasionally to prevent them from burning. Once fragrant and golden brown, put the hazelnuts on a clean kitchen towel. Rub the hazelnuts with the towel, and the skins should slip right off. 4. Drizzle the crêpes with the chocolate ganache and garnish with the hazelnuts. Source: Gratitude and Greens Copyright 2016 © by www.lovethyself.com.au Coconut Matcha Latte A creamy and slightly earthy beverage Ingredients: • ½ - 1 teaspoon Aiya Cooking Grade Matcha • (or 1 tablespoon Aiya Matcha Zen Café Blend which is lightly sweetened) • ¼ cup hot water • ¼ cup warmed coconut milk • Optional – sweetener of your choice to taste Instructions: 1. Sift your matcha so it is lump-free (optional - I skip this step when I'm too lazy ) 2. Spoon the matcha into a large mug. Add the hot water and coconut milk and whisk briskly, in an up and down motion, until frothy - about 30 seconds or so. (You can also use a small kitchen whisk if you don't have a matcha whisk). 3. Taste and add additional water, coconut milk, and/or sweetener to your liking. (I added just a bit of honey). Source: Love and Lemons Copyright 2016 © by www.lovethyself.com.au Healthy Matcha Green Tea Coconut Fudge Gluten-Free and Low Carb Fudge Ingredients: • 880g (4 cups) Low Fat Organic Cottage Cheese, room temp • 1 tsp vanilla paste • 68g (2 ¼ cups) Stevia in the Raw • 16g (2 tbs) Organic matcha powder • 85g (1/3 cup) Raw coconut butter, melted • ¼ cup homemade Metamucil • ¾ reduced fat unsweetened shredded coconut Instructions: 1. Line an 8” brownie pan with parchment paper both ways. 2. In a powerful blender or food processor, add the cottage cheese, vanilla paste, Stevia in the Raw and matcha powder. Puree until completely smooth. 3. While blending, pour in the melted coconut butter. 4. While blending, sprinkle in the homemade Metamucil. Scoop the mixture into the prepared brownie pan and spread out the surface to flatten. Place the pan in the freezer for 2 hours. Copyright 2016 © by www.lovethyself.com.au 5. Place the shredded coconut in a large bowl. 6. Slice the fudge into 36 pieces. Coat the fudge squares with shredded coconut, then place on a large serving plate. 7. Once all the fudge is coated with the coconut, refrigerate uncovered overnight and serve the next day. Source: Desserts with Benefits Copyright 2016 © by www.lovethyself.com.au Matcha Granola with Blueberries Perfect for breakfast or a quick snack. Ingredients: • 3 cups rolled oats • about 2 cups nuts and/or seeds (I recommend almonds and walnuts and I added in some whole flaxseeds and chia seeds) • ¼ cup brown sugar • 2 tablespoons oil (melted coconut oil would work very well here!) • ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon real maple syrup • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • big pinch salt • 1 cup dried blueberries • 2½ teaspoons matcha powder Copyright 2016 © by www.lovethyself.com.au Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 250º F. 2. In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, and brown sugar. 3. In a separate bowl, combine oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Pour over oat mixture and toss to coat. Spread mixture out onto two baking sheets and bake 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. 4. Remove from oven and scrape mixture into large bowl. Let cool for a few minutes then sprinkle matcha over and toss to combine. Add in dried blueberries and toss to combine. 5. Keeps in an airtight container for several weeks. Source: 40aprons Copyright 2016 © by www.lovethyself.com.au Matcha Mochi Yogurt Pops A match made in heaven. Ingredients: • 2 c plain yogurt • 2 tb honey, or more to taste • 2 tsp matcha powder • a pinch of kosher salt • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract • 1/4 tsp almond extract • 1 c mochi bits Instructions: 1. Whisk together all ingredients except for the mochi. 2. Taste and add more honey, if desired. 3. Fold in the mochi. 4. Spoon into popsicle molds, insert popsicle sticks, and freeze for a few hours. Source: My Name is Yeh Copyright 2016 © by www.lovethyself.com.au Vanilla Matcha Protein Smoothie A good detoxifier and provides a mellow, more sustained caffeine boost. Ingredients: • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk • 2 scoops (39.8 grams) DailyBurn Fuel-6 Protein in vanilla • 1/2 cup ice • 1 banana • 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder • 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup • Fresh vanilla bean, scraped from 1 inch of a pod Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. Source: Daily Burn Copyright 2016 © by www.lovethyself.com.au Dark Chocolate Matcha Date Bars Dark chocolate matcha bars perfect for green tea lovers. Ingredients: • 9 oz pitted dates (about 1 2/3 C) • 1/3 Cup cocoa powder • 4 oz Almonds (about 2/3 C) • 2 Tbsp matcha powder • 2 Tbsp coconut butter • 1/3 C coconut flakes • 2 Tbsp maple Instructions: 1.