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Simple Matcha Green Tea Mochi

Published: Aug 16, 2017 · Modified: Jul 27, 2021 by Sandi Gaertner · 63 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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This gluten free matcha green tea mochi is a delicious Japanese dessert that is so easy to make. If you love dessert as much as we do, check out all of my delicious gluten free dessert recipes.

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Have you ever tried matcha green tea?

Matcha is delicious in many baked goods like this matcha green tea mochi recipe. Most mochi is shaped like balls, but I made my mochi in a sheet pan to make it easy. If you have tried a Japanese mochi rice cake recipe in the past, this flavorful twist will be worth trying.

Maybe these benefits are why I love green tea lattes from Starbucks :-). These are definitely my guilty pleasure when I don't want a lot of caffeine. I love that Tazo made the matcha powder for Starbucks because it means this tea is gluten free.

If you love matcha, give this Matcha Green Tea Mini Bundt Cakes recipe a try too!

Is matcha gluten free?

Many matcha blends are not gluten free. NOTE DO NOT BUY TRADER JOE's new matcha powder in the canister!! It is full of gluten. It is important to read the ingredients carefully when buying matcha green tea powder.

When I first started to write this post, I didn't realize how it was very hard to locate and purchase the Tazo Matcha tea powder! My mother-in-law had given me a big bag that she was able to purchase at her local Starbucks store.

One place you can find a pre-sweetened matcha blend from different companies is via Amazon. They carry quite a few brands.

Sweeten that matcha!

If you prefer to make your own sweetened matcha, it is very easy to make. Just take unsweetened matcha powder and add an extra teaspoon of sugar to your baking. (3 teaspoons matcha to 1 teaspoon sugar is my favorite ratio. You can mix up a bigger batch and keep it sealed in a container to use as needed.)

When Skool's Executive Chef shared her Auntie's Hawaiian Bata Mochi recipe with us, it was wildly popular. When I go to our Japanese grocery, Mitsuwa, I always see mochi in many different colors and flavors. I was sure I could do this with the matcha powder.

I am usually able to find the sweet mochi rice flour while I am at this grocery, but when I can't, Amazon carries several brands that work really well with this mochi recipe.

How to make matcha mochi:

matcha batter whisked in a bowl

Step 1: Add the dry ingredients to a bowl and whisk to blend. Add the matcha in with the dry ingredients.

Step 2: In a smaller bowl, add the wet ingredients and whisk to blend.

Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and use your whisk to blend them.

This is the green color I was striving for! Pour it into a baking dish and bake the mochi.

Step 4: Grease an 8x8 pan and pour the matcha mochi batter into the pan.

Step 5: Bake at 325º F for 20 minutes. Allow cooling before you cut it.

Check out this fun matcha mochi web story too!

Tips and Recipe FAQ:

How do you eat matcha mochi?

You can eat matcha mochi-like you would eat a cookie :-).

Is green tea mochi gluten free?

Most green tea mochi should be gluten free, but always check the ingredients of your green tea! Some companies add a little flour to their matcha powder!

What does matcha taste like?

Matcha has an earthy taste. It tastes a bit like greens, but with sweetness too.

How long will this mochi keep fresh?

This mochi will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container, or up to 4 months in the freezer.

If you love the flavor of matcha, I have several delicious gluten free recipes with matcha to try!

Reader adaptations:

Pinterest user Follow Your Bliss sent a photo of her finished mochi on a plate
Pinterest user Follow Your Bliss sent a photo of her finished mochi.

Everyone at work loves this recipe! Also delicious with powdered purple yam"

Follow Your Bliss, Pinterest user

Tools:

  1. This baking pan is the perfect size to make this mochi in.
  2. This electric mixer makes the batter really smooth.

Give these deliciously chewy black sesame mochi muffins a try too!

Recipe

Matcha Green Tea Mochi

Sandi Gaertner
Easy gluten free matcha green tea mochi.
4.66 from 123 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Gluten Free Dessert Recipes
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 142 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Glutinous Sweet White Rice Flour
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons matcha powder
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Spray baking dish with non-stick spray. (I use coconut oil spray.)
  • Mix all dry ingredients including sugar.
  • Whisk to blend.
  • Add melted butter and coconut milk.
  • Stir well.
  • Put into a baking dish. I used an 8x8 pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until done in the middle.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 59mgSugar: 8g
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  1. Gemma

    December 23, 2021 at 8:37 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you Sandi. This recipe is very good. I love it. Mine turn out dark green inside and the outside light green. This is the second time I made.

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      December 24, 2021 at 9:37 am

      I am so glad you enjoyed them, Gemma. I love how the green is different shades too!

      Reply
  2. Sara

    March 04, 2021 at 8:09 am

    Look great! How long do they last ?

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      March 04, 2021 at 11:23 am

      Hi Sara, I would say they will keep up to 4 days in the refrigerator in an air-tight container.

      Reply
  3. Adrianna Negreros

    December 03, 2020 at 7:34 pm

    Can a different type of milk be used? I'm allergic to coconut.

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      December 04, 2020 at 9:28 pm

      Hi Adrianna, you can use any milk you like. Thank you.

      Reply
  4. Cups of Butter

    August 22, 2020 at 4:47 am

    325 what? You need to include units! I'm assuming degrees F as this seems to be American units.

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      August 23, 2020 at 1:52 pm

      Yes, I added that in to make it more clear. Thank you!

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