A refreshing mint matcha green tea ice cream made with 100% natural and pure matcha…
Two days ago I had a friend coming over who happens to be a huge fan of matcha! And knowing that, I have decided to make some Matcha ice cream. Summer is almost here, the sun is finally shining and I’ve been in the mood for summer cocktails, light fruity desserts, and lots of ice cream!
Matcha green tea isn’t exactly a powder version of the green tea that you drink at home. If you take some green tea and grind it, it won’t turn out to be the same thing. Japanese Matcha is made from shade-grown tea leaves that are grown for 3 weeks before harvest, and the stems and veins are removed when processing.
I chose to add Mint matcha to my ice cream as it adds a refreshing flavour, although plain matcha is as wonderful but mint matcha is definitely my favourite! I also love to have a mint matcha hot drink in the morning, for some reason, it helps me wake up and start my day!
Now let me tell you about the benefits of matcha, it’s actually really good for you as it boosts your metabolism, increases your energy levels, and contains a high concentrate of antioxidants. It also fights cancer, helps burn fat, and finally, it calms the mind and relaxes the body. Do you need more reasons to start incorporating matcha in your diet?
Anyway, my friend really enjoyed the ice cream and asked for the recipe, so here I am sharing the simple and easy recipe with my readers for this wonderful treat!
I used powdered sugar to sweeten my recipe, but if you would like to make a healthier version, you can, of course, substitute the sugar with stevia or honey! If you’re feeling a bit adventurous and don’t really care about the calories, add some condensed milk! The taste will be spectacular!
What is your favourite way to have matcha?
Mint Matcha Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 tbsp matcha
- 1/2 tsp fresh mint chopped
- 4 tbsp powdered sugar or honey
- Strawberries
Instructions
- In a bowl whip the cream until fluffy, then add the matcha and the sugar (or honey), and mix well. Alternatively, blend all of the ingredients in a blender until well combined.
- Transfer to a container, and freeze for at least 3 hours.
- Serve with strawberries on the side.
Platter Talk
October 13, 2016 at 17:09Matcha is one of my favorites and I bet it really tastes good in your recipe. Love the color, too!
Kavey
June 13, 2016 at 13:33I adore matcha ice cream, though I’ve never tried a mint matcha version. I’d so love to taste it!
Nadia
June 7, 2016 at 21:38Looks so delicious! And absolutely love the colour 😀
Chris @thinlyspread
June 7, 2016 at 15:12I haven’t tried matcha yet but you’ve inspired me with this recipe and that amazing colour! Wow!
Lisa | Garlic + Zest
June 7, 2016 at 02:02What an incredible green color! My daughter would love this!
Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy
June 7, 2016 at 01:59You had me at matcha! just 4 ingredients and no-churn ice-cream! Yaay!
Diana
June 7, 2016 at 01:49This is what I love about matcha, not only that it’s healthy and tasty. But the colour is always so beautiful!
Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook
June 7, 2016 at 01:30What a fun idea! I’ve still yet to try matcha, but definitely want to. And who can say no to ice cream?!
Diana
June 7, 2016 at 01:44I’ve been eating this everyday non-stop!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate
June 7, 2016 at 00:43I love matcha (and ice cream!), and this is just gorgeous! What a fun way to incorporate both of them in a delicious treat. Gorgeous photos!
Diana
June 7, 2016 at 01:45It is very interesting, as I always have fruity ice creams but trying a matcha ice cream exceeded my expectations!
Sandhya Hariharan
June 7, 2016 at 00:40OMG!! I am loving the Color of the Icecream !! And the recipe sounds really easy tooo.
Diana
June 7, 2016 at 01:45The colour is definitely beautiful! Very vibrant!
Ceri Jones
June 6, 2016 at 22:38I really love matcha, especially in desserts or with a latte, such vibrant amazing green! This looks great Diana and fab match with strawberries!
Diana
June 7, 2016 at 01:46Me too I love baking with matcha! And I think that matcha goes very well with strawberries 🙂
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com
June 6, 2016 at 18:46Love matcha and look at that vibrant color! I live for that 🙂
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy
June 6, 2016 at 14:06What a great way to use matcha! I usually just put it in a smoothie, but I am going to have to try it in ice cream now.
Diana
June 7, 2016 at 01:47I love matcha smoothies, but I also love to bake with matcha, or make ice cream out of it 😀
Cookilicious
June 5, 2016 at 18:18wow..what a post! Loved your pictures..Pinned it to make..thanks.
Diana
June 7, 2016 at 01:47Thank you!
Mica @ Let's Taco Bout It Blog
June 5, 2016 at 19:02I love that the ingredient list is short and simple. Matcha is a favorite of mine and love finding new ways to make dishes with.
Diana
June 7, 2016 at 01:47This is a very easy no churn ice cream recipe, isn’t it wonderful?! 🙂
Just Jo
June 5, 2016 at 14:00Such a beautiful vibrant colour from a natural product. It looks delicious – I’d probably end up eating most of it in the whipped state before freezing it mind you 😉
Diana
June 7, 2016 at 01:48I almost did the same, but some of it made it to the freezer as I needed the pictures to post the recipe 😉
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
June 5, 2016 at 13:20Oh, my oh my. I loooooooove the vibrant colour of your ice cream and it is totally healthy to eat this being that it is made with matcha :D.
Diana
June 7, 2016 at 01:50Thank you Bintu! This recipe is definitely healthy especially if you use honey instead of sugar!