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Matcha is Japanese green tea leaves that have been finely ground into a powder. By consuming the entire leaf, matcha is more potent than other tea varieties.

HEALTH ENRICHING BENEFITS OF MATCHA

• Matcha's vivid green color comes from chlorophyll, a powerful detoxifier.

• Sipping matcha delivers a mega dose of antioxidants — 137x more than regular brewed green tea.

• One unique antioxidant, EGCg provides potent cancer-fighting properties.

• The amino acid L-theanine + caffeine = a state of relaxed alertness & an uncanny ability to focus.

Great matcha is sweet and mouth-watery, with no traces of bitterness. 

Ingredients

6 ounces whole-wheat pastry flour (about 1¾ cups)

½ cup granulated sugar

2¼ teaspoons matcha powder, divided

¾ teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup fat-free buttermilk

¼ cup + 4 teaspoons water, divided

¼ cup butter, melted

½ teaspoon grated lemon rind

1 large egg

Cooking spray

1¼ cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons large unsweetened coconut flakes, toasted

2 tablespoons chopped goji berries

How to Make It

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, granulated sugar, 1½ teaspoons matcha powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Combine buttermilk, ¼ cup water, butter, lemon rind, and egg, stirring with a whisk. Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture, stirring until combined.

3. Coat 2 donut pans (6-cavity) with cooking spray. Spoon batter evenly into 12 cavities. Bake at 350^oF for 12 minutes or until donuts spring back when lightly pressed. Cool in pan for 2 minutes. Run a thin knife around outside edge of each cavity; invert donuts onto a wire rack. Cool completely.

4. Combine powdered sugar, remaining 4 teaspoons water, remaining ¾ teaspoon matcha powder, and lemon juice, stirring until smooth (add more water, ½ teaspoon at a time, if glaze is too thick). Spread glaze over tops of donuts; sprinkle 6 donuts evenly with coconut and 6 with goji berries. Let stand until glaze is set. 

Recipe courtesy of Cooking Light.

Matcha is Japanese green tea leaves that have been finely ground into a powder. By consuming the entire leaf, matcha is more potent than other tea varieties.

HEALTH ENRICHING BENEFITS OF MATCHA

• Matcha's vivid green color comes from chlorophyll, a powerful detoxifier.

• Sipping matcha delivers a mega dose of antioxidants — 137x more than regular brewed green tea.

• One unique antioxidant, EGCg provides potent cancer-fighting properties.

• The amino acid L-theanine + caffeine = a state of relaxed alertness & an uncanny ability to focus.

Great matcha is sweet and mouth-watery, with no traces of bitterness. 

Ingredients

6 ounces whole-wheat pastry flour (about 1¾ cups)

½ cup granulated sugar

2¼ teaspoons matcha powder, divided

¾ teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup fat-free buttermilk

¼ cup + 4 teaspoons water, divided

¼ cup butter, melted

½ teaspoon grated lemon rind

1 large egg

Cooking spray

1¼ cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons large unsweetened coconut flakes, toasted

2 tablespoons chopped goji berries

How to Make It

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, granulated sugar, 1½ teaspoons matcha powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Combine buttermilk, ¼ cup water, butter, lemon rind, and egg, stirring with a whisk. Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture, stirring until combined.

3. Coat 2 donut pans (6-cavity) with cooking spray. Spoon batter evenly into 12 cavities. Bake at 350^oF for 12 minutes or until donuts spring back when lightly pressed. Cool in pan for 2 minutes. Run a thin knife around outside edge of each cavity; invert donuts onto a wire rack. Cool completely.

4. Combine powdered sugar, remaining 4 teaspoons water, remaining ¾ teaspoon matcha powder, and lemon juice, stirring until smooth (add more water, ½ teaspoon at a time, if glaze is too thick). Spread glaze over tops of donuts; sprinkle 6 donuts evenly with coconut and 6 with goji berries. Let stand until glaze is set. 

Recipe courtesy of Cooking Light.

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner! This means green shamrocks, green leprechauns, green hats AND, why not...green Matcha!?

MATCHA HEALTH BENEFITS

Matcha is Japanese green tea leaves that have been finely ground into a powder. Its vivid green color comes from chlorophyll, a powerful detoxifier.

Sipping matcha delivers a mega dose of antioxidants — 137x more than regular brewed green tea. One unique antioxidant, EGCg provides potent cancer-fighting properties.

The amino acid L-theanine + caffeine will leave you in a state of relaxed alertness without the jitters. You’ll have an uncanny ability to focus and be productive.

Apart from hot matcha tea, use these bright ideas to create your own matcha moment.

Matcha Ice Cubes

Sprinkle 1 teaspoon matcha into ¼ cup c ool water and whisk vigorously for about 2 minutes to remove clumps, then add another ¼ cup water. When fully combined, pour into an ice cube tray and allow any foam to subside before freezing.

Green Tea Rice

In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon matcha powder with a pinch of kosher salt. Add ½ cup hot water, whisking until dissolved, about 1 minute. In another bowl, stir 1 sliced scallion and 2 teaspoons black sesame seeds into ½ cup cooked white rice and mound in the center. To serve, pour matcha around rice.

Matcha Vinaigrette

In a lidded jar, combine 1 teaspoon matcha powder and 1 teaspoon water and shake for 30 seconds. Add 1 tablespoon each fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil, 1 minced clove garlic, 1 teaspoon each minced shallot, tahini, and honey, and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and shake until well combined.

Matcha Chia Breakfast Pudding

Combine 1 cup vanilla or chocolate almond milk, ¼ cup chia seeds, and 1 teaspoon matcha in a pint jar. Cover with a lid, shake for 30 to 60 seconds, and refrigerate overnight. The next morning, top with 1 tablespoon toasted coconut flakes and enjoy.

Blackened Matcha Spice Rub

In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon matcha powder, ½ teaspoon each ground black pepper and garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon each kosher salt, ground ginger, and ground thyme, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Health and Happiness,

Kelly Harrington, MS, RDN

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for Healthy Goods