At first I didn’t know what to say about this Honey Matcha Rice Pudding recipe. If you like matcha, you’ll love this, that much is for sure! But then I realized I haven’t used matcha here on the blog before, and so I haven’t gotten to share how amazing it is!
Matcha is a green tea powder with high concentrations of phytochemicals that are known to help boost mood and have cognitive benefits. Matcha contains caffeine and L-theanine, which together have beneficial effects on attention, memory, and suppression of distraction, as well a reducing anxiety. Plus, the L-theanine in matcha has been found to promote relaxation by reducing caffeine’s stimulant effects. Theanine is also a powerful antioxidant.
Because of the caffeine content, I would avoid having this rice pudding as a dessert too late at night. But as a breakfast or brunch sweet, or an afternoon pick-me-up, it would be the perfect mood booster! Top it with fresh fruit (or dried fruit, like the dried goji berries pictured below) for extra antioxidants and added nutrients.
Original publication date: April 1, 2021
Whether a breakfast or brunch sweet or an afternoon pick-me-up, Honey Matcha Rice Pudding is the perfect mood booster!
1 Tbsp. coconut oil
1 cup short-grain rice, such as arborio or loto
~4 cups coconut milk, beverage-style
1/3 - 1/2 cup honey (depending on your matcha and your tastes)
1 Tbsp. matcha powder
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. sea salt
Optional: Toasted coconut, fresh fruit, and/or berries, for topping and serving
I invite you to try my seasonally-inspired,
plant-based recipes to create your own
joyful plateful!
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