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Welcome back for the breakfast portion of this month's Cooking with Astrology "Aries". Our wild and crazy week is coming to an end with these delicious Matcha Pancakes with Pomegranate Acai Syrup. Matcha Powder is ground from Japanese Gyokuru tea leaves, and has 33 times higher amounts of antioxidants as blueberries! They claim that it boosts metabolism, increases focus, and skin health.
I made my pancakes with whole-wheat pastry flour, so they are rather flat. If you would like fluffy pancakes, use un-bleached, all-purpose flour. 🙂
How to make Matcha Pancakes with Pomegranate Acai Syrup:
To make the Syrup:
Pour the juice and maple syrup into a saucepan, and place over medium-high heat. Mix the Tapioca Flour with water to dissolve and form a paste.....
add to the saucepan and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until syrup thickens.....
Taste to check sweetness. Add more maple syrup if needed. Remove from heat, and set aside.
To make the Pancakes:
Beat the eggs in a large bowl until frothy.....
Sift in the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and sugar.....
Stir in the buttermilk.....
Then stir in the butter and matcha powder.....
Mix only until combined and no longer lumpy.....
Heat griddle or skillet over medium-high heat, and grease lightly. Pour 1/3 cup of batter on the griddle and cook until bubbly and batter is set, about 2 minutes.....
Flip over, and cook until golden brown, about 2 additional minutes.....
Keep pancakes warm while you continue to cook additional pancakes. I put them on a wire rack to keep them from sweating and sticking to the plate.....
Serve with syrup.....
The pancakes have a slight tea flavor, but it is not overpowering. This syrup is the perfect compliment to these pancakes, with it's fruity flavor that is not too sweet. Garnish with non-freezer burnt blueberries, or any other berries that may be in season. 😉
(Photo courtesy of ABC)
Why yes, I would love a mocha to go with our breakfast! 😉
Matcha Powder can be found in many Asian markets and on Amazon. {affiliate link}
Happy Birthday to Princess Cassi, Dad {John}, Papa Smurf, Nathan Fillion, Cindy {Little Miss Celebration}, Cheryl, and Paula {CallMePMc}. 🙂
Aries meal recipes:
Rosemary and Panko Crusted Salmon
Vegan Chocolate Walnut Fudge Ice Cream
Enjoy!!
Matcha Pancakes with Pomegranate Acai Syrup
Ingredients
For the Pancakes
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour I used whole-wheat pastry flour, so mine did not rise
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups buttermilk I used coconut milk + 1 Tablespoon of vinegar
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 Tablespoon matcha tea powder
For the Syrup
- 2 cups pomegranate acai juice I used Naked Juice, no-sugar added
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 Tablespoons tapioca flour
- 1 Tablespoon water
Instructions
To make the syrup:
- Pour the juice and maple syrup into a small sauce pan.
- Mix the tapioca flour with the water to dissolve, then add to the saucepan.
- Heat over medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool until ready to use.
To make the pancakes:
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs with a mixer until frothy.
- Sift in the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar.
- Stir in the buttermilk, melted butter and matcha powder just until combined and no lumps remain.
- Heat a griddle or skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly grease the griddle.
- Pour about 1/3 cup of batter on the griddle. Cook until bubbles form on the top, about 2 minutes.
- Flip pancake and cook until golden brown on the other side, about 2 more minutes.
- Remove from heat and keep warm until all pancakes are cooked.
- Serve with syrup.
Cindy Eikenberg says
Lisa, I've never used matcha but it sounds delicious and these pancakes look wonderful! Oh, is this the last Nathan picture? 🙁 I've love the Aries meal!! Pinning!
Lisa Johnson says
I'm sorry, yes it is the last Nathan picture. 🙁 I'm so glad you approve of the meal, that makes me so happy!!
marcie says
I've never had Matcha tea powder, but I'll eat anything smothered in blueberries. 🙂 These pancakes look great, Lisa, and I just bought tapioca flour for some gluten-free baking, so now I know where else to use it!
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you Marcie, the matcha powder is actually my daughter's. She heard about it and had to buy some try it in smoothies. 😉
Gloria // Simply Gloria says
Lisa, I've never heard of matcha powder... that's why we have you! That is very interesting how it is so much healthier than blueberries. I am all about these pancakes... and the matcha powder!
Lisa Johnson says
I feel so smart right now Gloria. 😉 It's actually my daughter's, so I guess she's the smart Aries that knows what to eat!
Emily @ It Bakes Me Happy says
Lisa they look amazing, freezer burnt blueberries and all!
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you Emily, I was desperate to find some sort of berries to put on top. 😉
Rebecca @ Dorm Room Baker says
This is such a cool idea! I've never thought of using matcha in anything other than bubble tea haha. I definitely have to see if I can find some (maybe on Amazon) so I can try out these pancakes :).
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
We are all over pancakes for dinner or breakfast. I've never used matcha powder before but totally gonna give it a try now. LOVE the pomegranate acai berry syrup... amazing! Pinned.. ps your photos just keep getting better and better!
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
I've never heard of matcha powder....definitely something to try! These look and sound incredible, Lisa! Thanks for bringing them to Saturday Night Fever....pinning!
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you so much Cathy. 🙂
SBOBET says
Thank for sharing.
Looks really yummy