This gluten free matcha green tea mochi is a delicious Japanese dessert that is so easy to make. It has a soft, chewy texture with a slightly sweet and earthy flavor from the matcha. If you are looking for a fun new dessert to try, give this easy matcha mochi recipe a try!
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Have you ever tried matcha green tea? It has become very popular at many coffee shops, and you can enjoy matcha lattes anywhere. You can find matcha in both culinary and ceremonial blends. You can also bake with it!
Matcha is delicious in baked goods like this matcha green tea mochi recipe. If you have tried Japanese mochi or Hawaiian Butter Mochi in the past, this flavorful match twist will be worth trying.
If you love dessert as much as we do, check out all of my delicious gluten free dessert recipes.
If you love matcha, give this Matcha Green Tea Mini Bundt Cakes recipe a try, too!
Why this matcha mochi is so good:
- This matcha mochi recipe is easy to make, with just a few ingredients.
- You can make this mochi regular or vegan.
- You control how sweet the mochi turns out by how much sugar you add.
- It has a fun, chewy texture.
If there are any other curious vegans checking out this recipe, I just wanted to report that I used vegan butter (Miyoko’s in this case) and it worked perfectly. Delicious recipe! Leftovers are great warmed up in the microwave too.”
Kenny
Allergen Information:
This homemade matcha mochi is gluten-free, egg-free, nut-free, oat-free, and soy-free.
Is Matcha Gluten Free?
In most cases, matcha powder should be gluten free. Matcha is a type of green tea that is ground to powder. The problem comes when manufacturers add flavoring and other ingredients to matcha powder.
Some matcha blends are not gluten free. It is important to read the ingredients carefully when buying any matcha green tea powder.
Matcha Mochi Ingredients:
Note that matcha green tea powder does have some caffeine, so if you are making this for kids, you may want to consider lowering the amount of matcha. I wouldn’t serve this to kids at night.
- Matcha – I used culinary-grade matcha. There is no need to buy the more expensive ceremonial matcha for this recipe. Matcha is not considered a really sweet dessert, so if you like a sweeter dessert, you will want to increase the amount of sugar.
- Sweet Rice Flour – You will find the Mochiko brand at most grocery stores. You can find other brands in most Asian markets.
- Baking Powder – Matcha already has a slightly bitter taste, so it is very important to use aluminum-free baking powder.
- Coconut Milk – Use canned coconut milk.
- Butter – I recommend using unsalted butter. If you are dairy-free, you can use plant-based butter.
- Sugar – Use white cane sugar. I do not recommend coconut sugar, or it will turn your mochi brown.
🔑 Sandi says: Do not buy regular white rice flour. It will not work to make mochi!
Step-By-Step Photos and Directions:
Step 1: It is so easy to make matcha mochi. Add the dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl and whisk to blend. Add the matcha with the dry ingredients.
Step 2: In a smaller bowl, melt the butter with the coconut milk and whisk to blend them. Add the rest of the wet ingredients and whisk.
Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and blend them with your whisk. The batter will be thinner than in most of my other recipes. This is normal.
NOTE: You can also use an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer to make mochi batter.
Step 4: Grease an 8×8 pan and pour the matcha mochi batter into the pan.
Step 5: Bake the green tea mochi at 325º F for 20 minutes. For best results, allow the mochi to cool before you slice it fully.
☘️ Fun Idea: This matcha mochi recipe would be a fun treat for St. Patrick’s Day since green food is so popular on this holiday. It has a great vibrant green color! Try this Gluten Free Matcha Banana Bread for more fun with green food.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Matcha has an earthy taste. It tastes a bit like greens but with sweetness, too.
Matcha mochi is a traditional Japanese sweet made from glutinous sweet rice flour and green tea powder (matcha). It is usually shaped into small rounds or squares.
You can find them plain or filled with sweet red bean paste or other fillings such as strawberries or mochi ice cream. Matcha mochi is often enjoyed as a snack or dessert in Japan and is becoming increasingly popular in the U.S. and other parts of the world due to its unique taste and texture.
This mochi will keep fresh for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator or up to 4 months in the freezer.
Matcha powder should keep fresh for up to a year. It is best to store it in an airtight container in your pantry.
If you love the flavor of matcha, I have several delicious gluten free recipes with matcha to try! This Matcha Chia Pudding makes a great healthy breakfast.
Reader Adaptations:
Everyone at work loves this recipe! Also delicious with powdered purple yam”
Follow Your Bliss, Pinterest user
More Mochi Recipes:
- Black Sesame Mochi Muffins – These muffins are a treat in Japan and they have a chewy texture like mochi.
- Mochi Waffles with Nutella – If you love a sweet breakfast, nothing is better than these fluffy mochi waffles.
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Matcha Green Tea Mochi
Ingredients
- 1 cup Glutinous Sweet White Rice Flour Mochiko brand
- 1 cup coconut milk other types of milk also work
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder * see notes
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder aluminum-free
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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. You can also use an electric mixer or stand mixer with a whisk attachment.
- Put into a prepared baking dish. I used an 8×8 pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until done in the middle. The baking time may vary depending on the size and depth of your pan.
Notes
- I recommend using culinary-grade matcha green tea powder. Ceremonial matcha powder is more expensive and it isn’t necessary for this recipe.
- Many matcha powdered have added sweeteners and other ingredients. If you are gluten free, please be sure to read the ingredients label to make sure the matcha is gluten free.
- Matcha can be bitter so I recommend adding additional sugar if you like your mochi sweeter.
- Make this recipe vegan by using plant-based butter.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep fresh for up to 4 days.
SPECIAL NOTE
Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn’t test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.
Nutrition
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Nutritional information is an estimate provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the actual nutritional information with the products and brands you are using with your preferred nutritional calculator.
This post was updated from an older August 2017 post with more detailed recipe instructions.
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.
I am so glad you enjoyed them, Gemma. I love how the green is different shades too!
Look great! How long do they last ?
Hi Sara, I would say they will keep up to 4 days in the refrigerator in an air-tight container.
Can a different type of milk be used? I’m allergic to coconut.
Hi Adrianna, you can use any milk you like. Thank you.