Vegan Matcha Brownies Recipe (Super Tasty)

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Let’s admit it, we all know how intensive the sugar triggers are and especially when we are on a diet or trying to stick to a healthy eating plan. You can always satisfy your sugar cravings; without destroying the progress, you had made over the week.

But did you know some foods like Vegan Matcha Brownies still exist that are 100% Gluten-free, tasty, dairy products free, and healthy as well? Yes! You heard that right!! We are about to unveil a wholesome and flavorsome recipe that you will fall in love with at once. So put on those aprons, and let’s start cooking!

How to make Vegan Matcha Brownies

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour [1 ½ flour]

• Wheat or white AP flour [half cup]

• White sugar [1 ½ cup]

• Plain Cocoa Powder [¾ cup]

• Baking powder [1 tsp]

• Salt [1 tsp]

• Matcha Green Tea Powder [ 2 tsp]

• Orange Juice [ half cup]

• Coconut Milk [¾ cup]

• Apple Cider Vinegar [ 1 tsp]

• Vegetable Oil [1cup]

• Vanilla Extract [1 tsp]

• Vegan Chocolate chips [ half cup]

• Matcha powder for topping

Instructions

 

• Turn on your oven and let it heat up until the temperature reaches 350° Fahrenheit

• Prepare a Baking Pan or whatever you choose to use by covering it with baking paper and by spraying it up a little

• Next, Get a medium bowl and add in the Coconut milk and apple cider vinegar and mix them, making them a single mixture and put it away.

• Now Set up a large bowl and toss in flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and matcha powder.

• Unite them up as a single mixture by whisking for a while

• Moving on, it’s time to mix vanilla extract, orange juice, oil, and coconut milk in an average-sized bowl. Lastly, top it off with a handful of chocolate chips

• Next, mix up all the mixtures with the help of a spatula and beat them up thoroughly until you are certain about the texture smoothness

• Transfer it in your baking mold and place it into the oven

• Allow it to bake for half an hour or until the mixture is well cooked. If you want the center to be smooth and soft, then don’t let it sit in the oven for a longer time

• Once that’s done, set them aside to cool them down.

• When they cool down, set them carefully into whatever shape you want, and top it up by dusting matcha powder on top

• Prepare a hot drink with it and enjoy!

Nutritional value

• Energy 3918 kcal

• Protein 25.49 g

• Total lipid (fat)278.76 g

• Carbohydrate 356.1 g

• Water 303.85 g

• Fiber29.4 g

• Sugars, total239.75 g

• Starch1.89 g

Tips for making Vegan Matcha Brownies

• Don’t use a dark color pan to brown the butter because it can affect the color of the butter.

• It is suggested to sift matcha powder before using it in the recipe because it can clump up easily.

• For creating lift in your brownies, beat sugar and eggs until creamy and thick. Just follow this tip, and it will help you to get the desired air into the brownies without adding baking powder or baking soda.

• Smack the brownies on the counter – it is a genius trick as it removes air from the brownies and provides a fudgy texture.

• Moreover, the secret to a fudgy brownie is to use a lot of butter, chocolate, and sugar to the flour and don’t overbake them.

What exactly are matcha brownies?

In clear and simple words, Matcha Brownies are plain brownies with a little touch of matcha in them to give them their verdant shading and flavor.

How to achieve a dark green color in my brownies?

The shade of your brownies will rely significantly upon the nature and quality of the matcha you use. We recommended using ceremonial grade matcha, which is a premium version planned for drinking. It will have a considerably more dynamic green tone than culinary matcha. On the other hand, culinary matcha will have a tarnish color and more quieted shading. Matcha likewise stains as it oxidizes, so assuming you need a radiant green tone, ensure you are utilizing the freshest matcha.

How to decorate?

If you want to decorate your Vegan Matcha Brownies, scatter over freeze-dried strawberries, raspberries, or rose petals. Use your imaginations and come up with more exciting ideas.

How to store or freeze vegan matcha brownies?

You can store your vegan matcha brownies in the fridge for a week. But let them completely cool and after that, keep them in an airtight container.

You can also freeze the brownies by wrapping them in tin foil. Put the foil-wrapped brownies in an airtight container and freeze for 2-3 months.

Are they good for my health?

These brownies have a considerable amount of fat and sugar, so you most likely shouldn’t have any desire to eat 3-4 brownies at a time. Moreover, matcha contains a huge load of amino acids, including simple glutamate called theanine. Many studies have shown these compounds, if used in excessive quantity, can leave negative effects on your brain. But a moderate intake will not leave any harm.

How much caffeine does it have?

Green tea leave for matcha contains more caffeine than green tea because they are grown under shade. Each brownie contains around 43 milligrams of caffeine. In contrast, an 8-ounce cup of green tea contains only 28 milligrams. So it’s up to you how much you desire to intake.

Let’s Sum Up

That tops off our recipe to make awesome Vegan Matcha Brownies that you and your guests are going to love. Remember that you can make slight changes in the recipe depending on your taste buds; however, the ingredients we listed are just perfect if you want to gain a heap of nutritional benefits.

So what are you waiting for? Try this recipe and share your experience in the comment box. We would love to hear from you. If you loved this recipe, then you might want to check out this matcha cheesecake recipe