15 Vegan Matcha Recipes, From Waffles to Cookies

When it comes to cooking, we’re always on the lookout for ingredients to add to our culinary repertoire. Matcha is one of those ingredients. Its versatility allows for a variety of uses whether it is used for making drinks, cooking or even baking. Before you don your apron, let’s jump into some matcha basics first.

What is matcha?

A staple of the Japanese tea ceremony, matcha is made from leaves grown in the shade Camellia sinensis Plant that has been finely ground into a powder. Traditionally, it is whisked in hot water using a special brush that has many stiff bamboo bristles. However, it is also served in lattes, over ice or as an ingredient in desserts, soba (buckwheat noodles) and more.

Benefits of Matcha

Matcha can be a part of a healthy, plant-based lifestyle. Additionally, the science behind matcha’s benefits is promising. A type of green tea, matcha is rich in antioxidants, which help protect our bodies from free radicals, compounds that can cause damaged cells and even chronic disease.

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Studies show that matcha can help boost brain function, improve heart health, and protect the liver. Research has also shown that matcha may help prevent cancer due to its high amount of epigallocatechin-3-gallate, a compound known for its anti-cancer properties.

Vegan matcha recipe

Want to learn how to use matcha in vegetarian recipes? We have just the recipe for you.

Alison Maras

1 Dairy-Free Matcha Latte

Frothy, earthy, and creamy, this simple vegan matcha latte recipe teaches you the basics for a wonderful morning or afternoon pick-me-up. You can pair it with any dairy-free milk you like, however, we recommend using oat, soy or cashew for a decadent froth.
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2 Two-Step Vegan Matcha Chocolate Energy Bar

With a chewy crust made of roasted hazelnuts and raisins, a velvety cheesecake-like filling made with matcha and raw cashews, and a generous drizzle of vegan chocolate, this raw-Ish The vegan dessert is a winner in our book.
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3 Vegan Matcha Pancakes with Caramelized Banana

Served for breakfast—or lunch, or dinner, or your midnight snack…these vegan matcha pancakes are good for any time of day. They’re fluffy, thanks to using dairy-free buttermilk (just combine apple cider vinegar and plant-based milk), plus matcha powder brings an earthiness that helps balance the sweetness of the maple syrup and caramelized banana topping.
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Namiko knows

4 Vegan Matcha Panna Cotta

This gelatin-free matcha panna cotta uses soy milk instead of dairy side Powder in place of gelatin. Kanten is a clear, tasteless, gelatinous substance obtained from edible red algae called Gelidiales. It is commonly used Wagashi (traditional Japanese dessert), but it serves as the perfect gelatin substitute in this vegan Japanese-Italian fusion dessert.
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Breelyn Ferguson

5 Creamy Coconut Cashew Matcha Ice Cream

Reminiscent of the dairy-based version of matcha ice cream found in Japanese restaurants, this frozen treat is decadently made using raw cashews and full-fat coconut milk. It has a texture similar to soft-serve ice cream, so it’s perfect for scooping into a cone.
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Lisa Kitahara

6 Vegan Matcha Mochi Donuts

Inspired by the “pon de ring” donut, the signature snack of Japanese chain Mr. Donut, these mochi donuts have a soft, chewy texture. Thanks for using it all mochiko, a flour made from glutinous small grain sweet rice. These donuts are baked, so there’s no need to fuss over a pot of bubbling oil.
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7 Energizing Matcha Chia Pudding

Prepare this matcha chia pudding in a mason jar in the evening so you can grab it and go in the morning for an easy vegan breakfast. It’s a little earthy, a little sweet, and has a gorgeous mint-green color—after all, you eat with your eyes first. Get the recipe

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8 Matcha Mint Chip Smoothie

Matcha was made for green smoothies. This minty, creamy drink can replace your morning coffee, thanks to the use of matcha, while kale, banana and almond milk provide a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals. Add a scoop of protein powder for a post-workout snack.
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Chef Ja Cooks

9 Easy Vegan Matcha Cookies

When it comes to baked goods, “easy” is one of our favorite descriptors. These matcha-infused cookies have a crunchy, crunchy texture thanks to the almond dough, which melts in your mouth. Add it to your favorite plant-based milk for dipping.
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Hannah Che

10 Vegan Matcha Waffles

Subtly sweet with crispy golden edges and a soft, green interior, these vegan waffles only require one bowl to make. Combine them with strawberries, a dollop of coconut cream and maple syrup.
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Victoria is loud

11 Vegan Matcha Pound Cake

As far as cakes go, the pound cake is one of the easiest forms to master. Made with seven ingredients that you combine in one bowl (kudos for requiring less dishwashing), this matcha-infused dessert is sweet, earthy, and enhanced by a simple glaze.
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Christy Turner

12 Vegan Matcha Butter Cups

Bittersweet dark chocolate and earthy matcha are a match made in heaven in this simple buttercup. Make a batch to gift to friends and family as stocking stuffers this holiday season.
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Dana Schulz

13 Mango Green Tea Pops

Tropical flavors meet ceremonial tea in these dairy-free popsicles, which use coconut cream for a creamsicle-like texture. Be sure to double the batch, because we guarantee they’ll disappear from the freezer in no time
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14 Vegan Matcha Black Sesame Sticky Buns

These sweet sticky buns are perfect for making your own dough. Black sesame has a nutty flavor that blends with the naturally grassy flavor of matcha in this breakfast or dessert that’s not overly sweet.
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Camilla Hearst

15 Vegan Matcha Macarons

When it comes to desserts, macarons are on a level of their own. Instead of traditional egg whites, the vegan version uses brine from a can of chickpeas, called aquafaba. And, they’re filled with a dairy-free matcha-flavored buttercream that melts in your mouth.
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