Matcha is a green tea powder. It's made with finely ground green tea leaves, it's packed with antioxidants, and it has lots of health benefits. There are a few variations of matcha powder. There's culinary matcha, ceremonial matcha, and matcha blends with sugar, spices, milk, or other ingredients. You can make matcha tea by mixing matcha powder and water and matcha latte by adding milk.

What kind of matcha is best to use?

In general, any recipe that calls for matcha powder calls for 100% matcha without any sugar or anything else added. I use ceremonial-grade matcha as that's the one I always have on hand but culinary-grade matcha works perfectly well for these waffles.

Do matcha waffles have caffeine?

Yes. Matcha is green tea and contains caffeine. It has less caffeine than coffee per cup but it may give you longer, more stable, energy than coffee.

Fluffy Matcha Waffles

Description

These Matcha Waffles are extra fluffy, easy to make, and freezer-friendly. Skip the coffee and try these energy-boosting waffles instead!

Ingredients

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2 cups flour (I used Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 gluten-free flour)
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)
1 tbsp matcha powder, sifted
2 large eggs
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp melted butter
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
2 cups buttermilk
Butter or oil for cooking (I use avocado oil in a spray bottle)
For serving: maple syrup, berries, yogurt, nut butter, or your favorite toppings

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and matcha powder. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, melted butter, and sea salt until well mixed.
Whisk in buttermilk.
Add the dry ingredients and whisk until just mixed. Don’t overmix the batter.
Preheat your waffle iron. I like to spray or brush a little bit of oil or butter on the waffle iron before adding the batter to make sure it doesn’t stick.
Pour the batter into the waffle iron (the amount will depend on the size of the waffle iron) and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions. I set mine to medium heat and cook for 3-5 minutes until golden.
Repeat with the rest of the batter and serve with toppings of choice.

Equipment

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Notes

Keep waffles warm: Preheat your oven to 200F (90C) and keep your finished waffles in a single layer on a baking sheet in the oven while you cook the rest of the batter.
Storing: Store the waffles in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can store them in a freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to 3-4 months.
Reheating: The easiest way to reheat these waffles is in a toaster. You can also reheat them in the oven at 300F for 5-10 minutes.
Vegan buttermilk: Measure 2 cups of almond milk, remove 2 tbsp of the milk, and add 2 tbsp of lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, or white vinegar. Gently stir and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. It's ready when it curdles and thickens slightly.
Nutritional facts are only an estimate and measured with BRM 1:1 GF flour.

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 590
Sugar: 12.4 g
Sodium: 619.2 mg
Fat: 18.1 g
Saturated Fat: 8.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 75.6 g
Fiber: 2.2 g
Protein: 14.2 g