Matcha Treats We Couldn't Stop Drooling Over In 2016

Matcha was quite the trend this year. Photo via Instagram

2016 has been the year of Matcha! Right from Instagram to Pinterest, our social media timelines were taken over by delicious treats made with this Japanese delight. Matcha is essentially powdered Japanese green tea. It is traditionally served hot and is known for its major health benefits.

Check out some of the favourite matcha delights that caught our fancy!

Matcha Ice Cream

The perfect treat for every matcha lover out there. The sweetness of the ice cream and bitterness of matcha make for a great combination.

Pretty close to #perfection ?? ?? #matcha #greentea #matchaicecream #softserve #yum #matchagreentea #love #sweet #icecream #green #everythingmatcha #matchaholic

A photo posted by melbourne | AUS | foodie ? (@melbourne.eat) on Dec 26, 2016 at 9:25pm PST

Matcha Cheesecakes

What better way to end you meal than with a delicious matcha cheesecake! Right?

MATCHA HOKKAIDO CHEESECAKE

A photo posted by Marble Coffee & Co. (@marblecoffee) on Dec 26, 2016 at 8:51pm PST

Matcha Latte

Kick-start your mornings with this delicious latte. Surely leaving the bed isn't a task anymore!

I love you so matcha ? ?? #nailswag #matcha #nails #glitternails #fancynails #nailart

A photo posted by Jazzy J Nailz ? (@jazzyjnailz) on Dec 26, 2016 at 8:24pm PST

Matcha Gingerbread Cookies

Ginger bread cookies are great on their own, but how about adding a little colour and flavour to the little gingerbread men?

So cute these matcha gingerbread. . I love it..? #masalahsembelit#kulitkusam#kulitjerawat#masalahberatbdan#bloated#jomtrymatchatea#detoxbody#matchaworks#masalahberatbadan#beralihkematchatatox#lovematcha#novhemical#noartifical#selamatsebabpureorganic#matcha#greentea#matchagreentea#matchalovers#addictmatcha#matchatea#matchalatte

A photo posted by MatchaGreenTea & VCO (@matchagreenteamy) on Dec 26, 2016 at 10:09pm PST

Matcha Doughnuts

These will be perfect to pair with the matcha latte, don't you think?

Matcha doughnut perfection right there @sugarmix70 . . . . #zenfulmatcha #bemorezen #zen #matcha #抹茶 #tea #teattime #healthyliving #superfood #instafood #foodstagram #foodies #foodphotography #matchatea #matchalatte #matchagreentea #matchalover #matchapowder #matchaicecream #matchaholic #matchalove #matcharecipes #matchaaddict #matchamovement #matchacafe #matchalatteart #matchasweets #greenteamatcha #matchabowl #matchacake

A photo posted by Zenful Matcha (@zenfulmatcha) on Dec 26, 2016 at 8:31pm PST

Matcha Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate chip cookies just got a whole lot better! Yes, that is possible.

I am in love with @naturally.jo #foodphoto ❤ and of course of her tasty #recipes ! This #vegan #cookies looks totally #amazing with this #matcha #greentea #shade ? I will try them with rice malt syrup instead of #coconut #sugar for a #sugarfree version of them ? #iquitsugar #iqs4life #iqs8wp #chocolate #foodie #foodporn #instafood #igers #love #picoftheday #baking ??Ombré Chocolate Chip Cookies?? I used matcha for the green color, these gluten-free cookies are so delicious and so easy to make! Hope you are having a wonderful Monday!?? Ingredients: 2-3 cups all purpose gluten-free flour, 1/4 cup peanut butter, 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted), 1 cup coconut sugar, 1/2 cup aquafaba (water from a can of chickpeas), 1 tsp baking powder, 5 tbsp @we.are.cultured "Pure-Ma-Cha" (matcha) + 2 tbsp water (mixed) Mix coconut oil, sugar, peanut butter and aquafaba until well combined. Add baking powder and mix again until combined. Start adding flour until a dough forms and add the matcha mixture (add it in different quantities for an ombré effect) bake at a preheated oven at 375f(190c) for 8 minutes. Enjoy!??

A photo posted by Italy Quit Sugar (@italyquitsugar) on Dec 26, 2016 at 8:54pm PST

Matcha Croissants

This French favourite just stepped up its game with a matcha twist!

Matcha Croissants, me wantssss ??????? ? @xiaoeats

A photo posted by ?: WE ? #MATCHAAAAA GREEN TEA (@topfoodnews_greentea) on Dec 26, 2016 at 8:05pm PST