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Healthy Matcha Green Tea Cookies (Keto & Sugar Free)

January 16, 2018 by Hannah Healy, Updated April 23, 2021 22 Comments

Five stacked matcha green tea cookies on a white plate with a cup of green tea and green leaves in the background

These healthy matcha green tea cookies are such an easy and simple treat! They are keto and gluten free and taste a bit like almond flour shortbread with a green tea kick.

Total Time: 25 minutes
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These healthy matcha green tea cookies are such an easy and simple treat! They are keto and gluten free and taste a bit like almond flour shortbread with a green tea kick.

Close up of five stacked matcha green tea cookies on a white plate with a mug of green tea and green leaves in the background

Why I Love This Recipe:

  • This matcha green tea cookie recipe has only about six main ingredients that are pretty simple to throw together including almond flour, coconut flour, Vital Proteins Matcha Collagen, cashews and butter (read here why grass fed butter is healthy).
  • Since there are no eggs in these matcha cookies and the butter and gluten free flours take the main stage, the cookies take on a rich, crispy and buttery shortbread flavor and texture along with an earthy flavor from the matcha.
  • These cookies only have 1.6 net carbs per cookie (when using monk fruit sweetener or swerve), making them a great occasional treat for those following a low carb or keto diet.

Five matcha green tea cookies on a white surface with a small mug of green matcha tea on the side

The Incredible Benefits of Collagen

Collagen is a simple and nutritious way to add health-supporting amino acids and protein into recipes. It has many health benefits like…

  • Supports skin
  • Maintains healthy hair and nails
  • Easily digested and absorbed by the body
  • Supports healthy joints
  • Promotes bone strength
  • Maintains digestive system & gut health
  • High in beneficial amino acids
  • Supports good sleep
  • And more!

To learn more about the benefits of collagen and gelatin, check out my post 10 Incredible Health Benefits of Gelatin!

Matcha cookies on a white plate with a tub of match collagen at the side

Health Benefits of Matcha Green Tea

Matcha green tea also boasts a massive array of amazing health benefits…

  • High content of antioxidants
  • Supports the immune system
  • Boosts energy
  • Supports metabolism
  • Aids in detoxification
  • High in chlorophyll

Even though matcha does contain caffeine, many people say that matcha gives them sustained energy without feeling jittery like with coffee.

Close up of finished green cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Healthy Matcha Cookies Recipe Tips:

  • I made this recipe with Vital Proteins Matcha Collagen which is a mixture of collagen protein and matcha, but if you want to make it with regular matcha just substitute the matcha collagen with 3 tsp of matcha powder.
  • Butter is a big part of these matcha cookies and helps to give them their distinct texture. I tested this recipe with coconut oil in place of butter so that there could be a vegan version, but unfortunately it didn’t come out very well, so I would not recommend substituting the butter. However, I have a feeling that palm shortening just possibly might work in place of butter, but I’m not 100% sure. If you decide to test it, please let us know how it turns out in the comments.
  • Make sure to use softened room temperature butter (not melted) and whip the butter with an electric beater to achieve the right texture.
  • Don’t forget to sift the flours before mixing them in. This will improve the texture of the cookies.
  • I added chopped cashews to these matcha cookies to add a crunch and I enjoyed it. You could also omit the added nuts or use blanched chopped almonds or even white chocolate chips (if you don’t mind the added sugar or carbs).
  • Let the cookies cool for about 15 minutes before trying to move them. The need to crisp up and set before being moved otherwise they may crumble.
  • Nutrition facts are available at the bottom of the recipe. The values listed below are using collagen matcha, monk fruit sweetener and cashews. If you use regular matcha or coconut sugar instead of monk fruit sweetener it will change the nutrition facts.

Close up of four green matcha cookies on a white towel on a wood slat mat next to a cup of green tea

How to Make these Healthy Matcha Green Tea Cookies:

Pre-heat the oven to 350°. Put softened (room temperature) butter into a mixing bowl and whip with a hand mixer.

Whipped butter in a white mixing bowl

Add the granulated sweetener to the butter and whip together with the hand mixer.

Mixer beating together sweetener and butter

Sift the almond flour and coconut flour and add to the bowl along with the matcha collagen (or regular matcha green tea powder) and salt.

Flours and green matcha powder in a white mixing bowl

Mix together. The consistency will be a thick cookie dough.

Green matcha cookie dough in a white bowl

Add the optional chopped cashews.

Green matcha cookie dough with cashews mixed in in a white bowl

Form small bits of the cookie dough into cookie shapes and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper until all of the dough is gone.

Uncooked matcha cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Bake at 350° for 8-11 minutes until the sides of the cookies start to turn golden brown.

Baked matcha green tea cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Let the cookies cool for about 15 minutes before trying to move them. The need to crisp up and set before being moved otherwise they may crumble.

Five matcha green tea cookies on a white surface with a small mug of green matcha tea on the side

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Five stacked matcha green tea cookies on a white plate with a cup of green tea and green leaves in the background
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Healthy Matcha Green Tea Cookies (Keto & Sugar Free)
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

These healthy matcha green tea cookies are such an easy and simple treat! They are keto and gluten free and taste a bit like almond flour shortbread with a green tea kick.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Asian, Paleo
Keyword: Keto Dessert, Matcha Cookies, Paleo Dessert
Servings: 15 Cookies
Calories: 115 kcal
Author: Hannah Healy
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup almond flour sifted
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour sifted
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2 scoops Vital Proteins Matcha Collagen or 3 tsp matcha green tea powder
  • dash salt
  • 1/2 cup monk fruit sweetener (for sugar free/keto) or other granulated sweetener
  • 1/4 cup cashews chopped (optional)
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat the oven to 350°. Put the softened butter (should be room temperature, not melted) in a bowl and whip with a hand mixer. Add the monk fruit sweetener or other granulated sweetener to the butter and whip together with the hand mixer. 

  2. Sift the almond flour and coconut flour.

  3. Add the almond flour, coconut flour, matcha collagen (or matcha green tea powder) and salt and mix with the hand mixer until fully blended together. 

  4. Chop cashews into pieces and fold them into the dough. Form bits of the dough into small cookies and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 

  5. Bake at 350° for about 15 minutes or until the bottom edges start to turn golden brown. IMPORTANT: Be sure to let the cookies cool on the existing baking sheet after removing them from the oven for at least 15-20 minutes or more before you try to move the cookies. They need to settle after baking to harden and crisp up. If you try to move them directly after baking they will crumble. 

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Recipe Notes
  • So far I've only made this recipe with the Vital Proteins Matcha Collagen mixture of collagen protein and matcha, so I don't know what the right ratios would be or how it would turn out substituted with regular matcha powder. If you experiment, please let us know how it turns out in the comments. 
  • Butter is a big part of these matcha cookies and helps to give them their distinct texture. I tested this recipe with coconut oil in place of butter so that there could be a vegan version, but unfortunately it didn't come out very well, so I would not recommend substituting the butter. However, I have a feeling that palm shortening just possibly might work in place of butter, but I'm not 100% sure. If you decide to test it, please let us know how it turns out in the comments.
  • Make sure to use softened room temperature butter (not melted) and whip the butter with an electric beater to achieve the right texture.
  • Don't forget to sift the flours before mixing them in. This will improve the texture of the cookies.
  • I added chopped cashews to these matcha cookies to add a crunch and I enjoyed it. You could also omit the added nuts or use blanched chopped almonds or even white chocolate chips (if you don't mind the added sugar or carbs).
  • Let the cookies cool for about 15 minutes before trying to move them. The need to crisp up and set before being moved otherwise they may crumble.
  • Nutrition facts are available at the bottom of the recipe. The values listed below are using monk fruit sweetener and cashews. If you use coconut sugar instead of monk fruit sweetener it will raise the carb and sugar level. Any other changes to the recipe will change the nutrition facts.
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Matcha Green Tea Cookies (Keto & Sugar Free)
Amount Per Serving (1 Cookie)
Calories 115 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 4.4g28%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 16mg5%
Sodium 81.9mg4%
Carbohydrates 2.9g1%
Fiber 1.3g5%
Sugar 0.4g0%
Protein 3.2g6%
Vitamin A 266.5IU5%
Calcium 1.3mg0%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. ann says

    November 23, 2022 at 6:50 pm

    2 stars
    Very disappointed with these cookies. They spread out way too much and were very greasy. I came up with my own recipe, which worked out way better. Basically, this recipe has way too much butter and not enough flour. I added more oat flour and less butter and they came out fine.

    Reply
  2. Claudine says

    August 25, 2021 at 12:11 am

    4 stars
    I made them and I love the taste . I used matcha powder instead . However the cookies are soft and chewy. How do I make them more crunchy ?

    Reply
    • Hannah Healy says

      August 25, 2021 at 4:17 pm

      Mine turned out crunchy after I allowed them to completely cool. Did you use all of the exact same ingredients and amounts as the recipe listed (besides the matcha powder)? Were there any additional additives to your matcha powder?

      Reply
  3. Tracy says

    August 22, 2020 at 5:13 pm

    4 stars
    I made this recipe but had a few modifications. I used honey about 1/8 cup instead of the sugar listed since that was all I had and regular matcha powder of 3/4 teaspoons. I added 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 1/4 cup of white chocolate chip (keto friendly). I wasn’t aiming for completely paleo or keto but more so gluten free which was why I made this recipe. I was a bit disappointed with the consistency though however, it might have had something to do with me using the chips since they melted really fast, so it was very gooey and soft even after cooling. I will try with the nuts next time; I was in the mood for a white chocolate chip cookie that’s why! lol Overall the taste was fine with what I had and the batter with the almond and coconut tasted great. The cookie almost tasted like a coconut macaroon! I will put the cookies in the fridge to see if they set better. I would try again and experiment with it more though!

    Reply
  4. Analida's Ethnic Spoon says

    December 3, 2018 at 7:30 pm

    5 stars
    Do I need to add an egg if I’m subbing the vital proteins powder for pure matcha powder? Also, can I do just almond flour?

    Reply
    • Hannah Healy says

      December 4, 2018 at 9:53 am

      I haven’t tried those substitutions so I’m not sure if it will turn out with those changes. Let me know how it turns out if you do experiment!

      Reply
  5. Sharon says

    November 26, 2018 at 11:48 am

    I just discovered your site. This recipe is something I have been looking for, a matcha dessert that is paleo! Would it work to use a different bone broth protein powder or plain plant based protein powder and add matcha powder? If so, do I just substitute protein powder by weight or volume? How much matcha powder would I use? I already have these. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Hannah Healy says

      November 26, 2018 at 4:50 pm

      I’m not sure. I’ve only made it with vital proteins matcha, so your guess is as good as mine! Let me know how it turns out if you do experiment!

      Reply
  6. Ikko says

    March 2, 2018 at 12:30 pm

    I tried this recipe today and I liked the taste. However, it could not stay together and crumble a lot, almost Powderly. I followed the direction. What else could I do to make it more harder?

    Reply
    • Hannah Healy says

      March 2, 2018 at 12:52 pm

      Did you use the exact same ingredients, including the vital proteins brand of matcha collagen? If you just used matcha in place of that it would not hold together well. The collagen adds bulk to keep it together.

      Reply
  7. Lana says

    January 17, 2018 at 5:10 am

    These cookies look so tasty! I’ve not tried any products from Vital Proteins before and might have to give them a go. Such a healthy snack with the benefits of matcha green tea. I definitely need to try out this recipe.

    Reply
  8. Laura says

    January 17, 2018 at 4:57 am

    Oooh I have never had Matcha cookies before but I really want to try them and this recipe looks pretty straight forward as well, looks so yummy

    Laura x

    Reply
  9. Ginny says

    January 16, 2018 at 10:19 pm

    This is an exciting recipe. Love the keto paleo everything and the great use of matcha. Very interesting products.

    Reply
  10. Cleo @ Journey to the Garden says

    January 16, 2018 at 9:31 pm

    Woo hoo! So glad to find a healthy recipe! And I’ve been wanting to try using monk fruit so now there’s no excuse not to. I really love matcha and try to have it as much as possible. Great recipe!

    Reply
    • Hannah Healy says

      January 16, 2018 at 10:32 pm

      Thanks! Yea, I’m new to monk fruit sweetener, but am loving it!

      Reply
  11. Sandi says

    January 16, 2018 at 9:19 pm

    I love Vital Proteins…I didn’t realize they made a matcha flavor. I bet it is great in this cookie recipe.

    Reply
  12. Bonnie says

    January 16, 2018 at 5:55 pm

    I have matcha tea, and I have Vital Proteins Collagen. Any ideas on how to combine them to get the same flavors as the Matcha-Collagen protein for this recipe?

    Reply
    • Hannah Healy says

      January 16, 2018 at 7:07 pm

      Hmm, I’m not totally sure, but maybe combine half and half? 2 scoops of VP matcha collagen is about 3 tbsp.

      Reply
  13. Luci says

    January 16, 2018 at 4:56 pm

    These look so delicious. I’ve never has matcha cookies before, I’ll have to try them out.

    Reply
    • Hannah Healy says

      January 16, 2018 at 7:08 pm

      They are such a fun treat!

      Reply
  14. Amanda Finks says

    January 16, 2018 at 4:45 pm

    Love all the healthy benefits in these yummy cookies!

    Reply
    • Hannah Healy says

      January 16, 2018 at 4:48 pm

      Me too! So nice to have a dessert with nutrients in them as well.

      Reply

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