Description
Chewy, fudgy Matcha Mochi Brownies combining the unique texture of Japanese mochi with rich, green tea-flavored brownies, topped with a smooth matcha ganache for a decadent treat.
Ingredients
1 cup sweet rice flour (mochiko)
3/4 cup coconut milk (canned, full-fat)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup almond butter or peanut butter
2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp matcha powder
1/2 tsp baking powder
For the Matcha Ganache:
1/3 cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
2 tbsp coconut cream
1 tsp matcha powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mochiko, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the coconut milk, sugar, almond butter, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until fully combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set but slightly springy to the touch.
- While the brownies cool, prepare the ganache by melting the white chocolate and coconut cream together in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Remove from heat, sift in the matcha powder, and stir until fully incorporated.
- Let the ganache cool for 5 minutes, then spread it evenly over the cooled brownies.
- Refrigerate the brownies for 30 minutes to allow the ganache to set before slicing into squares.
Notes
You can swap almond butter for peanut butter for a different nutty flavor.
For a dairy-free version, use full-fat coconut milk and coconut cream with dairy-free white chocolate alternatives.
To intensify the matcha flavor, add an extra ½ teaspoon matcha powder to the batter or ganache.
Optional: Fold in chopped nuts or white chocolate chips into the batter before baking for added texture.
Store brownies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
Reheat individual pieces briefly in the microwave to soften ganache without melting it completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion (Japanese-Western)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approx.)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
