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4.50 from 10 votes

Single-serving Matcha Pancakes

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Keyword: brunch, easy recipes, gluten-free, low sugar, matcha, matcha pancakes, pancakes, plant-based, single-serving, vegan
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 203kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup flour (40 g) gf all purpose if desired
  • 1/2 tsp matcha powder (you could use a whole tsp for stronger flavor)
  • 2 tsp sugar (8 g)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/3 cup (nut) milk (80 g)
  • 1 tsp (optional) apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (this makes a vegan buttermilk substitute, you can skip it)
  • drop of vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a mug, stir together milk, vanilla. If making buttermilk, add vinegar/lemon juice and let it sit 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl whisk together flour, matcha, sugar, baking powder, salt.
  • Gradually add the liquid while whisking the batter. Thin your batter to your desired thickness, you may not need all of the liquid.
  • Drop 2-3 tbsp worth batter on a heated nonstick pan⁣. Cook until bubbles form. Flip and cook 20-30 more seconds.⁣
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • If using self-rising flour omit the baking powder.
  • If not using a non-stick pan, make sure to grease your pan generously!
  • Optional hint: Add 1 tsp oil to your batter to make the pancakes even fluffier.
  • If you would like to make "matcha almond butter" like the one here, try mixing:
    • 2 tsp almond butter
    • 1 tsp maple syrup
    • pinch of matcha
    • pinch of salt
    • thin with milk to desired thickness

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 533mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 342mg | Iron: 3mg