Matcha is incredibly healthy, packed full of antioxidants and vitamins! So drinking a cup every day is no luxury... But did you know there are many more ways to get your healthy dose of Matcha? We've made a list of the tastiest and most surprising snacks, smoothies and other delicious Matcha variations. Yum!

1. Matcha ice cream

Is it a hot summer's day and are you ready to cool down? Say no more, we've got you covered! With this recipe, you'll soon have delicious and refreshing Matcha ice creams!

Mix 1 tablespoon of Matcha powder with 250 ml of coconut milk. Add a dash of lime juice and 50 ml of maple syrup and mix everything together in a blender. Pour the mixture into a few ice lolly moulds and insert a stick into each one. Place them in the freezer for a few hours. Then melt a bar of chocolate in a pan. Remove the Matcha ice creams from the moulds and dip them briefly in the warm chocolate sauce. Done! Delicious on a hot day or as a dessert after dinner, because how cute do they look?!

2. Matcha bowl

A smoothie bowl, but with Matcha! Delicious. Not only does this bowl look beautiful, it's also super healthy! With this recipe, you can make it in no time.

Put a teaspoon of Matcha together with 100 millilitres of coconut milk, a quarter of an avocado, a chopped frozen banana, a handful of fresh spinach, a dash of lime juice and a tablespoon of maple syrup in a blender. Blend everything into a creamy mixture. Pour it into a bowl and add your favourite toppings, such as blueberries, kiwi, pumpkin seeds or granola. A feast for the eyes and full of superfoods!

3. Matcha balls

A delicious matcha snack for in between meals, wherever you are. With this recipe, you have the perfect healthy and tasty snack. What more could you want?

You will need: 

  • 10 pitted dates
  • 5 tablespoons grated coconut
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 75 grams cashew nuts
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla powder
  • a pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons matcha powder (+ 1 extra tablespoon for topping)

Put all the ingredients in a blender and mix until it forms a crumbly dough. Use your hands to roll the dough into balls about the size of a small meatball. Finally, roll the balls in the last tablespoon of Matcha powder to give them their beautiful green colour. You can serve them immediately or store them in a sealed container in the fridge. Then it's time to enjoy!

4. Matcha popcorn

A delicious matcha popcorn recipe as a snack for your binge-watching sessions! Popcorn with a matcha twist. Curious? You can make it yourself with this recipe!

Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a sturdy (frying) pan and add a handful of popcorn kernels. Shake briefly and don't forget to put the lid on the pan. Meanwhile, chop a bar of dark chocolate into small pieces and mix the flakes with two teaspoons of matcha powder and a tablespoon of coconut blossom sugar. Once the popcorn is ready, transfer it to a bowl (with a lid) and immediately sprinkle the chocolate flakes with the matcha and sugar over it. Give it a good shake and enjoy!

5. Matcha biscuits

Old but gold! You've probably seen the matcha biscuits recipe before, and rightly so! These biscuits are delicious!

Put 100 grams of flour, 30 grams of almond flour, 70 grams of sugar and a tablespoon of matcha powder in a large bowl. Add a pinch of salt. Then add 100 grams of cubed butter and knead everything into a crumbly dough. Add 1 egg and a teaspoon of vanilla extract. Continue kneading until the dough is smooth and creamy. Divide the dough into two portions. Sprinkle a handful of flour on your work surface and roll the dough into two thick bars. Sprinkle some sesame seeds and rock sugar over the bars for extra flavour. Cut the dough sticks into slices about 1.5 centimetres thick and place them on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Bake the biscuits at 150 degrees for 11 to 13 minutes. Allow them to cool, and then it's time to enjoy! Mmm…

Matcha is so much more than tea!