5 Tasty Matcha Recipes to Enjoy this Summer
In 2024, it seems like everyone has a matcha addiction. It's almost like vanilla (another flavor we all love). It works well by itself, but it can also elevate every other flavor. Because of its versatility, it's also one of the most fun ingredients to switch up throughout the season, and with summer comes exciting, new fruit combinations and refreshing, cooling desserts.
To make the most of matcha for the next few months, continue reading to discover our favorite food and drink recipes.
Baked Matcha Cheesecake by Catherine Desserts
We love nothing more in the summer than a cold dessert. Combine it with one of our flavors, matcha, and we've created a dream come true. With Catherine Desserts' simple recipe, it's quick and easy to bring to life in less than two hours. Usually, cheesecakes are some of the more challenging recipes to follow, but she even adds a few tips and tricks for beginners to achieve the highest quality.
(via Catherine Desserts)
Dragonfruit Matcha Smoothie Bowl by The All Natural Vegan
Smoothie bowls are already extra refreshing on a summer morning. We might as well blend some matcha into it to make it even better.
Consider The All Natural Vegan's recipe—it's got the perfect blend of ingredients for the season, including dragonfruit, kiwi and bananas. Matcha always pairs well with fruity flavors, so you know it will be delicious.
(via The All Natural Vegan)
Also read about: The 5 Best Flavors to Add to Your Matcha
Iced Mango Matcha Latte by Laura Live Well
We don't care what season it is—we'll be drinking an iced matcha latte. However, we'll be spicing it up further by adding fruit flavors for summer. We've recruited Laura Live Will to help us appreciate one of our favorite combos: mango and matcha. It takes less than five minutes to make—the only difference is the mango puree at the bottom of your drink.
(via Laura Live Well)
Matcha Lemonade by Nom Nom Paleo
Matcha lemonade is underrated. Starbucks introduced us to this yummy drink, but you can DIY it using Nom Nom Paleo's healthier edition. This recipe features no refined sugar, and its use of fresh ingredients, like lemon juice and honey, will make you feel even better after you drink it.
(via Nom Nom Paleo)
Matcha-Poppy Seed Panna Cotta by Food Network
Panna cotta is the dessert we never knew we needed. If you, like us, haven't heard of it, it's similar to a thicker version of a creme brulee. When you think about it, matcha is a spectacular flavor for the dish because it complements warm, creamy flavors.
This recipe definitely isn't for the faint of heart. You have to be meticulous about it, but when you get it right, it'll be oh-so-satisfying for a summer treat.
(via Food Network)
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