🌿 Fluffy Gluten-Free Matcha Pancakes — A Gentle Recipe for Calm Mornings

🌿 Fluffy Gluten-Free Matcha Pancakes — A Gentle Recipe for Calm Mornings

Midori Matcha Journal

At Midori Matcha, we believe in celebrating simple, nourishing moments — and there is something quietly joyful about a warm stack of pancakes, especially when brightened by a touch of vibrant matcha.

Inspired by a trusted recipe from BBC Good Food, we’ve added our own green flourish: a spoonful of matcha, bringing not only colour and character but a gentle energy rooted in centuries of Japanese tradition.

These pancakes are light, gluten-free, and perfect for peaceful weekends or slow mornings — a small ritual of wellbeing, crafted with care.

🥞 Ingredients:

  • 125g gluten-free plain flour
  • 1 tsp gluten-free baking powder
  • 1 tbsp golden caster sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 250ml milk (or plant-based milk alternative)
  • 1 tbsp sunflower oil, plus extra for cooking
  • 1 tsp Midori Matcha Everyday Matcha (sifted for smoothness)

🌿 Method:

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and sifted matcha.
  2. In a separate jug, beat the egg with the milk and oil.
  3. Gradually whisk the wet ingredients into the dry until the batter is smooth.
  4. Heat a little oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
  5. Pour small ladles of batter into the pan. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, then flip gently and cook until golden underneath.
  6. Serve warm with your favourite toppings — fresh fruit, maple syrup, or even a light dusting of matcha. 

Tip: Sift the matcha carefully for a vivid, even green colour.

📖 Why Add Matcha?

Matcha brings not only a fresh, slightly grassy taste but a calm, sustained energy — thanks to its rare balance of caffeine and L-theanine. Adding matcha to familiar recipes creates a bridge between everyday pleasures and the deeper rituals of wellbeing cherished in Japan.

It’s a simple way to nourish both body and mind — one peaceful morning at a time.

At Midori Matcha, our teas are grown on small family-run farms in Japan, with deep respect for tradition, nature, and community. We are proud to offer matcha that is vibrant, authentic, and a quiet companion for everyday wellness.

📖 Discover more gentle recipes and matcha rituals on our blog at midorimatcha.co.uk

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