Description
Matcha brownies are a delightful twist on the classic brownie, combining rich, fudgy texture with the unique flavor of matcha green tea, offering health benefits and a stunning visual appeal.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup (120g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (115g), melted
- Eggs: 2 large
- Milk: 1/4 cup (60ml)
- Matcha green tea powder: 2 tablespoons
- Baking powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Chocolate chips: 1/2 cup (optional)
- Nuts: chopped (optional)
- Peanut butter: (optional)
- Mint extract: (optional)
- Powdered sugar: (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Sift together the all-purpose flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar, whisking until blended. Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let the brownies cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Choose culinary-grade matcha for the best flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- For vegan brownies, substitute eggs with flaxseed meal or applesauce and use plant-based milk.
- For gluten-free brownies, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: matcha brownies, healthy dessert, fudgy brownies, green tea dessert