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    Home » Breakfast » Matcha Pancakes with Pomegranate Acai Syrup

    Published: Mar 22, 2014 · Modified: Jun 9, 2021 by Lisa Johnson

    Matcha Pancakes with Pomegranate Acai Syrup

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    Matcha Pancakes with Pomegranate Acai Syrup served on a white plate sitting on a turquoise and white check napkin with orange juice and syrup in the background and title graphic across the top.

    This fun and healthy Matcha Pancakes with Pomegranate Acai Syrup recipe is the perfect way to start your day! They are easy to make with simple ingredients for a delicious morning treat.

    Matcha Pancakes with Pomegranate Acai Syrup served on a white plate sitting on a turquoise and white check napkin with orange juice and syrup in the background.

    What is Matcha?

    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.

    Matcha Powder can be found in many Asian markets and on Amazon. {affiliate link}

    You can see the rest of my favorite kitchen tools and gadgets here in my Amazon Affiliate Page. I earn a small commission when you purchase through my links, at no cost to you, so I can keep bringing you more delicious recipes!

    How to make Pomegranate Acai Syrup:

    A bottle of fruit juice, maple syrup and small can of matcha green tea powder on the counter.

    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.

    Tapioca Flour mixed with water in a small glass bowl.

    add to the saucepan and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until syrup thickens.

    Pomegranate Acai Syrup simmering in a saucepan.

    Taste to check sweetness. Add more maple syrup if needed. Remove from heat, and set aside.

    How to make Matcha Pancakes:

    Beat the eggs in a large bowl until frothy.

    Beaten eggs in a large glass bowl.

    Sift in the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and sugar.

    Flour being sifted into a large glass bowl.

    Stir in the buttermilk.

    Flour and milk whisked together in a large glass bowl.

    Then stir in the butter and matcha powder.

    Milk, matcha powder, and butter in a large glass bowl.

    Mix only until combined and no longer lumpy.

    Pancake batter in a large glass bowl.

    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.

    Pancake batter on a cast iron skillet.

    Flip over, and cook until golden brown, about 2 additional minutes.

    A pancake on a cast iron skillet.

    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.

    A stack of pancakes on a wire cooling rack.

    Serve with syrup.

    Matcha Pancakes with Pomegranate Acai Syrup on a white plate sitting on a turquoise and white checkered napkin with a glass of orange juice and bottle of syrup in the background

    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 blueberries, or any other berries that may be in season.

    Recipe Notes:

    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.

    Aries meal recipes:

    • Spinach Artichoke Dip.
    • Rosemary and Panko Crusted Salmon
    • Vegan Chocolate Walnut Fudge Ice Cream

    More healthy breakfast recipes:

    • Turmeric Poached Eggs
    • Instant Pot Egg Bites
    • Blueberry Breakfast Cookies
    • Whole30 Breakfast Burrito - gluten-free and dairy-free
    • Papaya Mango Parfait

    If you love this recipe, please rate it five stars and help me share on facebook and to help other readers in our community!

    Enjoy!!

    Matcha Pancakes with Pomegranate Acai Syrup served on a white plate sitting on a turquoise and white check napkin with orange juice and syrup in the background

    Matcha Pancakes with Pomegranate Acai Syrup

    These fun and healthy Matcha Pancakes with Pomegranate Acai Syrup are the perfect way to start your day!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: healthy pancakes
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 693kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    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
    • 2.5 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
    • 0.5 cup pure maple syrup
    • 2 tablespoons tapioca flour
    • 1 tablespoon water
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    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.

    Notes

    If you would like fluffy pancakes, use un-bleached, all-purpose flour.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 693kcal | Carbohydrates: 107g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 1066mg | Potassium: 640mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 1095IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 363mg | Iron: 4.7mg
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    Comments

    1. Cindy Eikenberg says

      March 23, 2014 at 5:34 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        March 23, 2014 at 5:32 pm

        I'm sorry, yes it is the last Nathan picture. 🙁 I'm so glad you approve of the meal, that makes me so happy!!

        Reply
    2. marcie says

      March 23, 2014 at 9:20 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        March 25, 2014 at 12:05 am

        Thank you Marcie, the matcha powder is actually my daughter's. She heard about it and had to buy some try it in smoothies. 😉

        Reply
    3. Gloria // Simply Gloria says

      March 24, 2014 at 12:19 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        March 25, 2014 at 12:07 am

        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!

        Reply
    4. Emily @ It Bakes Me Happy says

      March 25, 2014 at 8:40 am

      Lisa they look amazing, freezer burnt blueberries and all!

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        March 25, 2014 at 4:44 pm

        Thank you Emily, I was desperate to find some sort of berries to put on top. 😉

        Reply
    5. Rebecca @ Dorm Room Baker says

      April 06, 2014 at 2:57 pm

      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 :).

      Reply
    6. Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says

      April 08, 2014 at 8:17 pm

      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!

      Reply
    7. Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says

      April 12, 2014 at 7:47 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        April 12, 2014 at 8:14 pm

        Thank you so much Cathy. 🙂

        Reply
    8. SBOBET says

      April 08, 2015 at 5:45 am

      Thank for sharing.
      Looks really yummy

      Reply

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