Fluffy Matcha Pancakes with Strawberries & Cream
These Fluffy Matcha Pancakes are soft, airy, and infused with earthy green tea flavor, served with sweet strawberries and whipped cream for a refreshing and elegant breakfast or brunch treat.
- Author: Mariem
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (8 pancakes) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon matcha green tea powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for cooking)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Maple syrup or sweetened condensed milk (optional, for serving)
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, matcha powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2–3 minutes.
- Flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Stack pancakes on a plate, top with sliced strawberries and a generous dollop of whipped cream.
- Drizzle with maple syrup or sweetened condensed milk if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use culinary-grade matcha for best flavor and color.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy.
- For extra height, separate the egg and whip the egg white before folding it into the batter.
- Chill the whipped cream for easier assembly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: matcha pancakes, fluffy pancakes, Japanese pancakes, strawberries and cream, green tea pancakes, breakfast