18 Delicious Ways To Gain All The Benefits Of Matcha Powder

Matcha is a fine powder from specific green tea leaves (they're shade-grown and specially processed during harvest to preserve only the best parts). It's traditionally used in Chinese and Japanese kitchens and has been around for ages (like, since the Tang Dynasty).

Matcha has recently become much more popular and is considered a trendy health food—and for good reason. It's loaded with antioxidants and like its cousin green tea, matcha helps to calm the mind, burn calories, detox the body, increase cognitive skills and strengthen the immune system.

So, try some (or all) of these divine recipes for a scrumptious way to incorporate this super powder into your diet. 

A twist on the traditional preparation of matcha green tea, this iced latte adds a hint of creamy sweetness. 

You don't even have to bake these cuties. 

These truffles pack all the punch of matcha in a creamy dream of a bite.

This simple two-ingredient ice cream should be a staple in your freezer all summer year long. 

Cookies are always delicious, even when they're green. 

This sweet treat is all bark, in one big bite. 

This healthier take on fudge will still pack a sweet punch, thanks to light maple syrup. 

Three layers of matcha are better than one. 

For a protein-packed afternoon snack, reach for one of these green bars. 

Obviously pairs well with brewed matcha green tea. 

Superfood donuts? Yes, please! 

These 5-ingredient cups are also vegan-friendly and are a perfectly poppable dessert. 

I can't help but think that this tea could easily become a boozy margarita. 

If these didn't look pretty enough to convince you, they're also unbelievably rich. 

Sure, brownies are great on their own—but the matcha adds a great texture for brownies that are crispy on the top and smooth in the middle, just how a brownie should be. 

Smoothie bowls are all the rage, so add some matcha and you're sure to have the trendiest breakfast around. 

When it comes to bread, three varieties are definitely better than one. 

I have a hunch these fluffy pancakes would pair well with Dr. Seuss's green eggs and ham.