Name: Matcha Pancakes with Pomegranate Acai Syrup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 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; 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

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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:

Spinach Artichoke Dip.

Rosemary and Panko Crusted Salmon

Vegan Chocolate Walnut Fudge Ice Cream

Enjoy!!