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matcha brownies with white chocolate

Matcha Brownies with White Chocolate

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 16 Brownies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: International

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup  all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons  high-quality culinary grade matcha powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon  sea salt
  • 3/4 cup  unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 cup  granulated sugar
  • 2 large  eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon  vanilla extract
  • 1 cup  white chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup  Greek yogurt

Method
 

  1. Sift the all-purpose flour and culinary-grade matcha into a small bowl. This is a critical step to remove clumps and ensure a smooth, professional-grade texture. Whisk in the sea salt to balance the earthy notes of the tea.
  2. Melt the unsalted butter and whisk it together with the granulated sugar in a large bowl. Let the mixture cool slightly so it doesn’t cook the eggs prematurely. This buttery base creates the classic fudgy consistency that separates a brownie from a cake.
  3. Beat the eggs and vanilla extract into the butter mixture for at least two minutes until pale and frothy. Stir in the Greek yogurt. This adds moisture and a high-protein vegetarian boost, ensuring the brownies stay dense and decadent.
  4. Gently fold the sifted dry ingredients into the wet batter using a spatula. Stop mixing as soon as the green color is uniform. Over-mixing at this stage can make the brownies tough, so keep your touch light for a tender crumb.
  5. Melt half of the white chocolate chips and stir them into the green batter. This distributes a creamy, milky sweetness throughout the entire tray. Fold in the remaining whole chips by hand to create delicious pockets of texture.
  6. Pour the batter into a lined 8×8 inch pan and bake at 325°F for 20 to 25 minutes. A lower temperature helps preserve the bright green color. Remove from the oven when the edges are firm but the center still has a very slight jiggle.

Notes

  • Black Sesame: Sprinkle toasted black sesame seeds over the top before baking for a salty, nutty crunch and a beautiful color contrast.
  • Macadamia Nuts: Fold in a handful of chopped macadamia nuts for extra healthy fats and a buttery texture that mimics the white chocolate.
  • Salt Flakes: Add a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each square right after they come out of the oven to make the matcha pop.
  • Matcha Glaze: Whisk a teaspoon of matcha with a half-cup of powdered sugar and a splash of milk to drizzle over the cooled brownies for a professional finish.