5 from 27 votes
Matcha Waffles
These Matcha Waffles combine the distinctive grassy flavor of ceremonial matcha powder into a classic waffle batter including buttermilk, egg, and vanilla for a tender, lightly crisp waffle with a delicate green hue. The texture is slightly crisp on the outside and soft inside, with a subtle sweetness balanced by the earthiness of matcha. The recipe yields about two round Belgian waffles, ideal for a unique breakfast or snack.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
93 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine:
Asian, Japanese, American
Ingredients
- 1 egg large
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil neutral
- 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 C buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon matcha sifted, ceremonial
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ salt sea salt
- 1 C all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp potato starch
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, oil, sugar, buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- Sift in the matcha powder, baking soda, baking powder and sea salt.
- Add in the all-purpose flour and potato starch and fold until just combined. (Be careful not to overmix).
- Preheat a waffle iron to medium heat.
- Ladle in about 1 C of batter into the waffle iron, close it and cook for about 4-5 minutes, until lightly golden and crisp.
- Remove the waffle and let cool on a cooling rack.
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Notes
- This recipe yields about two large round Belgian waffles.
Nutrition Information
Calories
93kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
259mg
(11%)
Potassium
103mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
354IU
(7%)
Calcium
139mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 93
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 93kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 259mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 103mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 354IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.