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Green matcha french toast dusted with powdered sugar and topped with fresh strawberries on a pastel café plate.
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🍵 Matcha French Toast

This Matcha French Toast is soft, custardy, and gently infused with earthy matcha green tea. It’s a dreamy breakfast or brunch dish that feels café-worthy yet easy to make at home. Perfect with a drizzle of maple syrup, whipped cream, or fresh berries.
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine Café-Style, Fusion, Japanese-Inspired
Keyword brunch recipes, café-style breakfast, green tea french toast, japanese-inspired french toast, matcha breakfast, matcha brunch, matcha french toast, matcha recipes, sugar cloud baking, sweet matcha dishes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 slices
Calories 210kcal
Cost $5 per batch

Equipment

  • Non-stick skillet
  • shallow bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 4 slices brioche or thick white bread
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk whole or oat milk works beautifully
  • 1 tsp culinary-grade matcha powder
  • 1½ tbsp sugar or honey or maple syrup
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ÂĽ tsp salt
  • Butter or neutral oil for cooking

Optional toppings:

  • Powdered sugar, whipped cream, sweetened condensed milk, strawberries, red bean paste, maple syrup

Instructions

  • In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, matcha powder, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth and fully dissolved.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add butter.
  • Dip each slice of bread into the matcha custard, letting it soak for about 10–15 seconds per side.
  • Place soaked bread onto the skillet and cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and lightly crisp.
  • Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Use culinary-grade matcha: Ceremonial matcha can be bitter when cooked, while culinary matcha holds flavor and color better for French toast.
  • Sift the matcha first: Always sift or whisk matcha with a small amount of liquid to prevent clumps in the custard.
  • Bread matters: Brioche or challah gives the softest, most custardy interior. Day-old bread absorbs best without falling apart.
  • Soak gently: Avoid oversoaking or the bread may tear; 10–15 seconds per side is perfect.
  • Low to medium heat: Matcha can scorch at high heat, so cook slowly for even browning and a vibrant green color.
  • Sweetness is flexible: Matcha is naturally earthy—adjust sugar depending on toppings like condensed milk or syrup.
  • Dairy swaps work well: Oat milk, almond milk, or soy milk all pair beautifully with matcha flavor.
  • Serving tip: Finish with powdered sugar, whipped cream, strawberries, or a drizzle of sweetened condensed milk for a cafĂ©-style presentation.