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Pixelated Pancakes with Matcha and White Chocolate

Welcome to the ultimate breakfast treat - Pixelated Pancakes with Matcha and White Chocolate. This recipe takes the humble pancake and elevates it to a gourmet level, combining the health benefits and unique flavour of matcha with the irresistible sweetness of white chocolate. Get ready to start your day with a stack of these fluffy, matcha-infused pancakes, topped with a sprinkle of white chocolate chips and a generous drizzle of maple syrup.

  • SERVES
    4 people
  • PREP TIME
    15 minutes
  • Cook TIME
    20 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon matcha powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • Maple syrup for serving
Directions
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. The batter will be lumpy.
  4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and ladle a 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
  5. Sprinkle a handful of white chocolate chips onto each pancake before flipping.
  6. Cook until the edges are set and bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
  7. Serve the pancakes warm, topped with more white chocolate chips and a generous drizzle of maple syrup.

These Pixelated Pancakes with Matcha and White Chocolate are a twist on the classic breakfast favourite. Instead of regular pancakes, we've added matcha powder to the batter for a unique flavour and a vibrant green colour. The white chocolate chips add a sweet contrast to the earthy matcha, while the maple syrup ties everything together with its rich, amber sweetness.

"The inspiration for this recipe came from a desire to experiment with different flavours and textures in a familiar format. We wanted to create a dish that was both visually striking and deliciously indulgent, and these Pixelated Pancakes are the result."

What makes this recipe different from common versions is the addition of matcha. Not only does it provide a beautiful green colour to the pancakes, but it also gives a slight earthy flavour that pairs wonderfully with the sweet, creamy white chocolate. The contrast in flavours and colours is truly a delight to the senses.

These pancakes are not just delicious, but also really fun to make. The process of mixing the matcha into the batter, watching the pancakes turn a vibrant green as they cook, and finally sprinkling them with white chocolate chips and drizzling with maple syrup - it's all part of the joy of making these Pixelated Pancakes.

So next time you're looking for a breakfast treat that's out of the ordinary, give these Pixelated Pancakes with Matcha and White Chocolate a try. They're sure to become a new favourite.

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