Ready to upgrade your pancake stack? These Matcha Pancakes are soft, fluffy, and infused with the earthy elegance of ceremonial-grade green tea. They’re perfect for slow mornings, weekend brunch, or anytime you want a breakfast that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
🍵 What Are Matcha Pancakes?
Matcha Pancakes are a Japanese-inspired twist on the classic American breakfast. By adding premium matcha powder to the batter, you get a naturally green stack with subtle bitterness, a rich aroma, and calm energy—thanks to L-theanine and antioxidants.
Top with whipped cream, honey, or fruit for a café-worthy treat right at home.
🧾 Ingredients (Makes 6–8 pancakes)
- 150g all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp Leafmill ceremonial grade matcha powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 200ml milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tbsp melted butter or oil
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Optional toppings:
- Honey or maple syrup
- Whipped cream
- Fresh fruits (strawberries, banana slices, blueberries)
- A dusting of matcha
👩🍳 How to Make Matcha Pancakes
1. Mix dry ingredients
In a large bowl, sift and combine flour, matcha, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
2. Mix wet ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
3. Combine
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir gently until just combined (don’t overmix).
4. Cook
Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease. Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, then flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden and fluffy.
5. Serve
Stack the pancakes, add toppings of your choice, and enjoy warm!
💡 Pro Tips
- Use Leafmill ceremonial matcha for bright color and smooth, non-bitter flavor.
- Don’t overmix the batter—lumps are okay! Overmixing makes pancakes dense.
- Chill the batter for 5–10 minutes before cooking for an even fluffier texture.
🌱 Why Choose LEAFMILL Matcha?
Our matcha is stone-ground from shade-grown, first-harvest tea leaves grown in China’s top high-mountain regions: Zhejiang, Fujian, and Hubei. Packed with antioxidants and L-theanine, it’s the perfect way to start your day with calm energy and beautiful color.
Browse more matcha creations on our Recipes Page or explore our sourcing story on the Tea Garden Page
