Description
Start your day with these fluffy and flavorful Matcha Cinnamon Roll Pancakes! A delightful fusion of Japanese matcha and classic cinnamon roll swirls, these pancakes are perfect for a special breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Pancake Batter:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon matcha powder
- For the Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- ¼ teaspoon matcha powder
Instructions
- For the Pancake Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon matcha powder.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ¼ cups milk, 1 large egg, and 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- For the Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon matcha powder.
- To Assemble and Cook: Heat a lightly oiled griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Pour about ¼ cup of pancake batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake.
- Immediately sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon swirl mixture over the wet batter.
- Using a skewer or toothpick, gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the pancake batter, creating a marbled effect.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the Glaze: While the pancakes are cooking, whisk together ½ cup powdered sugar, 1-2 tablespoons milk, and ¼ teaspoon matcha powder until smooth and drizzly.
- Serve the pancakes warm, drizzled with the matcha glaze.
Notes
- For an extra burst of flavor, you can add a pinch of cardamom to the cinnamon swirl mixture.
- Ensure your griddle or skillet is not too hot, or the swirl mixture may burn before the pancake cooks.
- Adjust the amount of matcha powder in the glaze to achieve your desired color and flavor intensity.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT15M
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg