12 Matcha Green Tea Dessert Recipes
From matcha cupcakes to green tea sugar cookies, these dessert recipes with matcha powder are as delicious as they are colorful.
From cakes to crepes to macaroons, these 12 Matcha Green Tea Dessert Recipes will put a smile on the faces of anyone who tries them. (And shh... they're healthy, too!) If you're a green tea fan, a novice to the ingredient, or a card-carrying matcha master, these desserts are perfect for you. They are a simply divine, and they are as flavorful as they are colorful.
The first thing you'll probably notice about these desserts is the striking green color. That distinct shade of delicious green comes from the matcha green tea powder! The benefits of this simple ingredient are endless, too. It is full of antioxidants, has caffeine to keep you focus and alert, and it can even help boost your metabolism.
While a little bit of matcha powder might not make these desserts completely healthy, they're still a great way to make your typical calorie-packed desserts a little bit lighter and nutritious. Bring these to your next potluck or summer picnic, and they will stand out on the dessert table! This ancient ingredient from Japan has been honed and perfected over the centuries to finally bring you these amazing, unique, and inspiring dessert recipes.
Table of Contents
- Green Tea Sugar Cookies
- Matcha Glazed Brownies
- Matcha Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Matcha Green Tea Mug Cake
- Mother Earth Green Tea Cake Glaze
- Green Tea Brownies
- Matcha Green Tea Macarons
- Pink Lemonade Green Tea Shortbread Cookies
- Green Tea Cake Roll
- Green Tea Crepe Cake
- Matcha Red Bean Ice Cream Hazelnut Tart
- Black and Matcha Cookies
Green Tea Sugar Cookies
This recipe takes your average sugar cookies and makes them even more delicious! Whether you want a green dessert for St. Patrick's Day or just a dessert with a little bit more nutritious value, these cookies are the ones for you.
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Matcha Glazed Brownies
There’s no doubt that fudgy brownies are one of the best treats ever. But when you top them with a sweet matcha glaze they become something spectacular. One bite of these, and you'll never go back to normal brownies again!
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Matcha Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
It's no secret that matcha green tea desserts are the new hot food trend in the world of desserts. If you're someone who makes cupcakes every weekend like we do, you should definitely give these cupcakes a try.
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Matcha Green Tea Mug Cake
Looking for a tasty cake recipe for one? Why not give this recipe for Matcha Green Tea Mug Cake a try. It's a great way to use up that matcha powder and start your day on a nutritious note.
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Mother Earth Green Tea Cake Glaze
This recipe for Mother Earth Green Tea Cake Glaze is a deliciously simple way to take your bland cakes and cupcakes from good to great. One taste of this glaze, and you'll be spreading it on everything from your cakes to your morning toast. It's as delicious as it looks, and your friends and family will be asking you what your secret is.
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Green Tea Brownies
Tired of making the same brownies over and over again? This recipe for green tea brownies will change the way your think about this classic dessert recipe. It's got just enough to matcha to give it that distinctive color, but don't worry -- there's plenty of chocolate, too.
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Matcha Green Tea Macarons
We dare you to try to find a dessert more beautiful than these Matcha Green Tea Macarons. They're great to serve as a dessert appetizer at a summer party or picnic, and they're a great way to sneak some unique flavors into your normal dessert routine.
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Pink Lemonade Green Tea Shortbread Cookies
If you're looking for a romantic dessert to make for that special someone this Valentine's Day, then these green tea and pink lemonade infused cookies are perfect. They're simply divine, and they'll put a smile on the faces of anyone who tries one!
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Green Tea Cake Roll
Green tea fans, rejoice! This is simply the most delicious cake roll recipe ever. This dessert is perfect if you're making something sweet for large groups of people or for a family gathering. Give it a try, and everyone will be asking you for the recipe.
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Green Tea Crepe Cake
It doesn’t get much more French than this, folks. This recipe for a Green Tea Crepe Cake is just how it sounds. If you’ve never had a crepe cake before, this recipe is a great way to ease your way into this amazing dessert.
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Matcha Red Bean Ice Cream Hazelnut Tart
For matcha fans, this recipe for a Matcha Red Bean Ice Cream Hazelnut Tart is like three delicious desserts in one. This recipe is made in the freezer to keep it nice, cool, and simple, but it’s the flavor combinations in this icebox tart recipe that make it really stand out.
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Black and Matcha Cookies
Taking the matcha dessert trend to new heights is this recipe for Black and Matcha Cookies. The cookies themselves are simple but sweet, and it’s the side-by-side green tea flavor and chocolate richness in the icing that makes these cookies absolutely divine.
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What's your favorite matcha dessert recipe?
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