I find that there is always a need for sweets that can be whipped up in just a matter of minutes. Especially with the holidays around the corner, quick, yet fabulous desserts are most welcome. That is why a dessert that requires no baking at all is number one in my books and it’s even better if it incorporates tea, too.
I don’t have to tell you that this year has been all about that powdered green tea, matcha. But, in case you aren’t tired of hearing about it just yet, here’s one more matcha infused recipe to create. As you may know from my previous posts on the powdered green tea, the highest quality of matcha is used for ceremonial purposes and prepared traditionally and this reflects its name. Other grades of matcha are available such as culinary or cooking, which is a lower quality and more affordable. It is not a grade you would want to prepare traditionally though – as the name states, using it as an ingredient for cooking and baking is its main purpose. In this recipe, I used an organic culinary matcha so you do not need the more expensive ceremonial grade.
This recipe has two parts. But, don’t let that intimidate you. While I have seen matcha macaroons before, I just had to recreate my own and drizzle mine with another favourite sweet – chocolate! Of course, we’re making that from scratch with coconut oil, cacao powder and a sweetener. Both parts, the macaroons and the chocolate, are quite simple (the hardest part is waiting for the drizzled chocolate to harden) and deliciously rewarding. Any chocolate you have left over can be used to make my Raw Chocolate Bark recipe.
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WOW! These look amazing. I love macaroons. Love love love ’em. I love the power punch of nutrients here. Great recipe!
Thanks! Matcha and chocolate pair so nice together. I would love to hear your thoughts if you give them a try.
This is such a treat, and full of healthy ingredients too.
These look so good.. Never thought of using tea like this before. I wonder if I could substitute the honey for agave and make it vegan though…
Hi Flavia,
I haven’t tried agave in this recipe but I think that would be a great substitution to make it vegan as I have tried it before for just the raw chocolate. I’d be curious to hear how it goes if you try it that way though 🙂
Great post! Such an unusual and pretty recipe!
Wow looks so yummmm 🙂
This look really good, cant wait to try these out for myself
These look delicious! I’ve never seen or heard of anything like it, but will definitely add the recipe to my collection!
Enjoy them, Angela!
These look so yummy – matcha and chocolate go VERY well together!
You are so right about needing something quick to whip up during the Holiday season. These look and sound amazing. I pinned them so I can try them soon. Thanks for sharing.
So happy to hear that, Lisa. I do hope you enjoy them when you get around to making them 🙂
Definitely will be making them so I am pinning them. Thanks for healthy snacks.
Thanks for pinning, Karen! I hope you enjoy them as much as I do when you get around to making them 🙂
These look SO tasty! And I have all the ingredients at home already… definitely going to try making these tonight! Thanks for sharing 🙂
I would love to know your thoughts on them after you tried them yourself.
I love macaroons, and this healthy version looks so scrumptious!
Looks great! But what could I use as a substitute for the cocunut flakes?
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Suzanne
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These look amazing! I’m beyond thrilled they are GF as well! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Liz! Enjoy 🙂
LOVE that you’ve taken one of my favourite treats and turned it into something healthy! I’m definitely trying this out!
These sound so good! I have some matcha powder in my cupboard that needs to be put to good use! I love all the tea inspired recipes. I have a tea loving family so I will be sharing your site with them!
Hi Joce,
Thanks so much for sharing. So happy to hear you come from a tea loving family. Happy steeping and sipping 🙂
They look wonderful, and the match chocolate combination sounds delicious!
Matcha and chocolate were made for each other, that’s for sure!
Foodie here! One of my new favorite food blogs!
So sweet. Thank you 🙂
Love no bake healthy snacks and these look great. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe.
This looks looks so good! I wouldn’t mind that it takes essentially two parts…it seems delicious!!
That’s the spirit! Two very quick and fun parts 🙂
These look absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to whip them up in my kitchen. Thanks!
Yes, please! This just got pinned and I’m looking forward to making it. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
I love that I can have macaroons without the guilt lol. these look super yummy!