Chewy, fragrant, and a little sweet, matcha mochi waffles are a playful twist on a classic breakfast. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a special treat when you want something fun and different.
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These matcha mochi waffles combine the earthy flavor of matcha with the chewy texture of mochi-based waffles.
Crisp on the outside and soft inside, they offer a unique twist on traditional waffles.
These tasty matcha mochi waffles blend the earthy essence of matcha, a finely powdered green tea, with the chewy texture of mochi, a sweet rice cake.
The result is a crispy-on-the-outside, soft-and-chewy-on-the-inside treat that is sure to satisfy the taste buds.
The vibrant green hue adds to their visual appeal, making them as pleasing to the eyes as they are to the palate.
Whether served with a drizzle of honey, a dollop of whipped cream, or a sprinkling of powdered sugar, matcha mochi waffles offer a unique and scrumptious breakfast experience.
f you are after more delicious matcha recipes, you might like to try matcha baked mochi donuts, matcha white chocolate brownies, or matcha cookies.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- The earthy essence of matcha combined with the chewy texture of mochi makes a delicious dish perfect to enjoy all year round.
- The vibrant green color of matcha mochi waffles adds to their visual appeal, making them an pleasing to the eye. Great if you are hosting a brunch, or breakfast.
- Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.
- Matcha mochi waffles can be customized with a variety of toppings, such as honey, whipped cream, fresh fruits, or even savory options like avocado and poached eggs, allowing for endless creativity.
- Matcha mochi waffles are gluten free.
- These waffles can be enjoyed as a special treat for breakfast, adding a touch of indulgence to the morning routine.
- These matcha mochi waffles are quick and easy to make.
- Make these mochi waffles with matcha for dessert. They go great when paired with ice cream or chocolate sauce.
- This recipe is budget friendly.
Cost To Make
Estimated cost = $3.25, or $0.41 a waffle
Ingredients
Please note that below is a guide for some of the ingredients we used in the recipe. The printable recipe further down the page has the complete list of ingredients, including quantities and step-by-step instructions.
- Glutinous Rice Flour: Also known as mochiko flour or sweet rice flour. This is what gives these waffles the chewy texture.
- Matcha Powder
- Granulated Sugar
- Baking Powdered
- Salt
- Milk of Choice
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
Instructions
Step One: Preheat your waffle iron. In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the flour, matcha powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Step Two: Next, add the milk and vanilla to the bowl. Whisk together.
Step Three: Whisk in the eggs, one at a time. Make sure there are no lumps in your mixture. Keep whisking until the mixture is all smooth.
Step Four: Pour your batter into the hot waffle iron. Do not over fill your iron or it can spill over. Close the lid and allow to cook for 3 - 4 minutes (if using a Belgian waffle iron). If you are using a small waffle iron, cook your batter for 2-3 minutes.
Step Five: Once cooked, carefully remove waffle from the iron using a fork.
Tips for Success
- If you find your waffle is sticking to your waffle iron, lightly grease it with some vegetable oil or butter. This will also make it easier to remove your waffles from the iron.
- Do not over fill your waffle iron. When putting the batter in the waffle iron, fill to just below the top.
- Preheat the Waffle Iron: Ensure the waffle iron is preheated to the correct temperature before pouring in the batter. This helps achieve a crispy exterior while maintaining a soft interior.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve the matcha mochi waffles with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup for a classic and comforting treat.
- Top your matcha mochi waffles with a dollop of freshly whipped cream infused with matcha powder.
- Serve the waffles with a medley of fresh berries, such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries, for a burst of color and natural sweetness.
- Ice Cream Waffle Sandwich: Place a scoop of green tea or vanilla ice cream between two matcha mochi waffles to create an indulgent ice cream sandwich.
- Drizzle melted chocolate or a rich chocolate sauce over the waffles for a delightful contrast to the matcha flavor.
Storage
These mochi waffles can be stored in an air tight container for up to 3 to 4 days in the fridge. You can reheat them in the oven or on the stovetop over low heat.
These homemade mochi waffles can also be frozen from up to 2 months. To reheat them, allow them to defrost and then heat them in the oven or on the stovetop.
Why Mochi Waffles Have a Chewy Interior
Mochi waffles are made with glutinous rice flour, which creates a chewy interior while allowing the exterior to crisp in a waffle iron. This contrast in texture is what makes them different from traditional waffles.
The matcha adds a slightly bitter, earthy note that balances the sweetness of typical waffle toppings.
FAQ
Place your soft waffles in your waffle iron over low to medium heat and allow to slowly become crisp. Alternatively, you could heat them in the oven to make them crispy.
More Mochi Recipes
Looking for other delicious and easy mochi recipes to enjoy? Then you might like to try chocolate mochi, ube butter mochi, Nutella mochi, dairy free chocolate chip muffins, potato mochi, mochi pancakes, biscoff baked mochi donuts, mochi bread, mochi cookies, or even mango mochi.
Made this recipe? Let us know how it went in the comments below! We'd love to hear how it turned out.
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Recipe
Matcha Mochi Waffles
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups (315 grams, 11.11 ounces) glutinous rice flour (mochiko flour)
- 2 tablespoons (20 grams, 0.71 ounces) matcha powder or to taste
- ½ cup (110 grams, 3.88 ounces) granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoons (10 grams, 0.35 ounces) baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cup (375ml/grams, 13.23 ounces) milk of choice room temperature
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron. In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the flour, matcha powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Next, add the milk and vanilla to the bowl. Whisk together.
- Whisk in the eggs, one at a time. Make sure there are no lumps in your mixture. Keep whisking until the mixture is all smooth.
- Pour your batter into the hot waffle iron. Do not over fill your iron or it can spill over. Close the lid and allow to cook for 3 - 4 minutes (if using a Belgian waffle iron). If you are using a small waffle iron, cook your batter for 2-3 minutes.
- Once cooked, carefully remove waffle from the iron using a fork.
Notes
- If you find your waffle is sticking to your waffle iron, lightly grease it with some vegetable oil or butter. This will also make it easier to remove your waffles from the iron.
- Do not over fill your waffle iron. When putting the batter in the waffle iron, fill to just below the top.
- A scoop of ice cream
- Melted butter and maple syrup
- Fresh fruit
- A fruit compote or coulis like mango compote or chia compote
- Powdered sugar
- Whipped Cream
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