These Fluffy Matcha Pancakes are soft, airy, and infused with earthy green tea flavor, served with sweet strawberries and whipped cream for a refreshing and elegant breakfast or brunch treat.
Author:Emma Harper
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:4 servings (8 pancakes) 1x
Category:Breakfast
Method:Pan-Fry
Cuisine:Japanese-Inspired
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon matcha green tea powder
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for cooking)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
1 cup whipped cream
Maple syrup or sweetened condensed milk (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, matcha powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2–3 minutes.
Flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter.
Stack pancakes on a plate, top with sliced strawberries and a generous dollop of whipped cream.
Drizzle with maple syrup or sweetened condensed milk if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use culinary-grade matcha for best flavor and color.
Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy.
For extra height, separate the egg and whip the egg white before folding it into the batter.