Description
Gluten-Free Matcha Pop Tarts are a delicious and health-conscious twist on a classic breakfast favorite. With a crispy, flaky crust filled with rich matcha goodness, these homemade treats offer the perfect blend of earthy flavor and sweetness. Ideal for breakfast or as an afternoon snack, they bring café-quality indulgence right to your kitchen. These vibrant green pastries are easily customizable, making them perfect for impressing friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ¼ cup refined coconut oil
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp matcha powder
- 1 large egg (or flaxseed mixture for vegan)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour and matcha powder. Mix in melted coconut oil and maple syrup until crumbly.
- Add the egg or flaxseed mixture and mix until a cohesive dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into rectangles or desired shapes.
- Place half of the cut pieces on parchment-lined baking sheets, add filling of choice (like jam or Nutella), then top with remaining pieces.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush tops with egg wash or plant-based milk and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg