These gluten free matcha green tea Madeleines are a fun way to enjoy these French cakes.
I am on a Madeleine kick lately…and these dairy free matcha green tea Madeleines are no exception. Not only do these tiny French cakes have a wonderful flavor, but they pack a tiny caffeine kick as well :-).
So far I have experimented with pumpkin, kumquat, and butterscotch in Madeleine recipes and it is hard to pick a favorite.
For this Madeleine recipe I decided to make it dairy free by using coconut oil and coconut cream instead of butter. These Madeleines are delicate and cake-like so the experiment went well 🙂
(*Note, not all matcha green tea powders are gluten free. Check ingredients!! Trader Joe’s matcha powder is NOT gluten free!)
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Things You Need To Make This Recipe:
- A non-stick madeleine pan.
- My favorite gluten free flour blend
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
- 3/4 cup gluten free flour blend (*Note, my flour blend has xanthan gum included. If yours doesn't, add 1 teaspoon.)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut oil melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup coconut cream
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray coconut oil on Madeleine pan to prevent sticking.
- In a large bowl, add dry ingredients and whisk to blend.
- In a small bowl, add wet ingredients and mix well.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix.
- Put a spoonful of dough into each Madeleine pan cake mold.
- Bake for 10 minutes until done.
- Optional, drizzle icing on top.
Round out the meal with these menu ideas:
Gluten Free Healthy Green Chicken Soup
Gluten Free Butterscotch Madeleines
I keep trying to like matcha green tea and while I haven’t really been successful yet, I’m betting cookie form would be the winner!
Matcha really blends well with coconut in desserts. That may be a good introductory way to use it.
Dear Sandi, these Madeleines sound delightful and they looks so pretty too. I would love one with a cup of tea after dinner. xo, Catherine
Thank you so much Catherine 🙂
Wow! This looks awesome- I love madeleines, never thought to use matcha powder. These are going on my must make list!
Thank you Alex 🙂
I always bake with green tea but have never used it for madeleines! Hubby and I will totally love these gluten-free cookies! Yum!
I would love to hear about some of your green tea recipes 🙂
This recipe looks wonderful! I have never made madeleine with matcha green tea. Thank you for sharing!
These look great! I love the idea of adding green tea to a Madeline. So much fun!
These are not only stunning to look at, but sound delicious too.
Thank you Janette 🙂
Bet the flavor is fabulous! I’d love to have these little treats at my table! Loved how you were able to make them dairy free, too! Yum!
Thank you Patricia 🙂
These are so lovely and chic!
I just bought a Madeleine pan so this will be perfect for the first try… Love the use of matcha green tea in them too.
I hope you have fun with your new pan 🙂
Perfect for tea time. Pun intended! 🙂
These are absolutely stunning Sandi!
Thank you Linda 🙂
I have a tonne of matcha, after writing an ingredient focus piece for a magazine article, so this would be a good one for me to try!
I love how they puff out!
Love your delicate little Madeleines with the pretty stripy frosting, I really need to get myself a Madeleine tin!
Thank you Camilla 🙂
They look absolutely perfect!
Such pretty madeleines! Gorgeous color! Nettie
These are just beautiful! I can’t wait to try them.
Thank you Jessica 🙂
I keep seeing dessert recipes using green tea, but I have yet to try it. These look really good though.
I love the addition of green tea in these cute and yummy treats!! I bet these would be amazing for a baby or bridal shower 🙂
I’ve never made Madelines or used matcha tea. But I DO use coconut oil in baking and love it. This recipe is so lovely I am tempted to go gt the ingredients I need to bake it today! Pinned!
Thank you Diane 🙂
I love madeleines. And yours look so pretty and delicate. I love that you make them gluten free and add a hint of matcha tea!
I love matcha and madeleines, such a great combo! Pinning and sharing!
Thank you so much Sara 🙂
I love drinking matcha and have been looking for healthy recipes using matcha in baking. I have some culinary matcha in my freezer waiting for a good recipe. and these madelines are just perfect! For the 1/2 cup sugar, can I substitute maple syrup? If so, how much would I use? Or maybe coconut sugar? I’m trying to use healthier, alternative sweeteners in my baking. Also what’s the best way to store these, and how long will they last? Thanks!
Hi Joanne, you can definitely use coconut sugar, but I am not sure about maple syrup. If you do try that, feel free to write back and let us know 🙂