Keto Matcha Lemon Breakfast Jars

Matcha and lemon is a match made in heaven. These healthy parfaits make the perfect low-carb breakfast or dessert. So what's the hype about matcha?

Green tea is well known for its myriad health benefits. Matcha is a type of green tea that is particularly high in antioxidants called catechins, and mind-calming amino acid called L-theanine. Green tea is beneficial for heart health, metabolic health and has shown to lower insulin levels in menopausal women. Thanks to the high content of catechins, it is beneficial for people suffering from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

I made these jars without sweeteners but you can use some powdered Erythritol or stevia drops. You can also add a few tablespoons of grass-fed collagen or MCT oil. While collagen will provide a healthy source of protein that will help you stay full for longer, MCT oil will provide a quick boost of energy.

Step-by-step

1. Prepare the matcha chia layer. In a bowl whisk the almond milk with the matcha powder. Add 1-2 tablespoons of powdered Erythritol or a few drops of stevia (or skip the sweetener if desired).

2. Add the chia seeds and let them bloom in the matcha milk for 20-30 minutes (or overnight in the fridge). Stir once or twice to combine.

   

3. Optionally, you can stir in some grass-fed collagen powder and/or MCT oil.

   

4. Use a spoon and divide the chia mixture between 2 jars (if serving for breakfast), or up to 4 jars (if serving them as a dessert).

5. Scoop the coconut cream into a bowl (only the thick, creamy part).

   

6. Add freshly grated lemon zest, almond milk and lemon juice. Add 1-2 tablespoons of powdered Erythritol or a few drops of stevia (or skip the sweetener if desired). Mix to combine.

   

7. Scoop the creamy lemon-coconut layer on top of the matcha-chia layer. Optionally, dust with more matcha powder.

   Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

   

Recipe

Keto Matcha Lemon Breakfast Jars

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Matcha and lemon is a match made in heaven. These healthy parfaits make the perfect low-carb breakfast meal!

Hands on

10m

Overall

40m

Servings

2

6.5 g

Net carbs

7.4 g

Protein

38 g

Fat

404

kcal

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Ingredients makes 2 servings

• Matcha layer:
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or cashew milk (240 ml/ 8 fl oz)
• 1 tsp matcha powder
• 4 tbsp whole chia seeds (32 g/ 1.1 oz)
• 1-2 tbsp powdered Erythritol or Swerve or 5-10 drops liquid stevia
• Optional: 1-2 tbsp grass-fed collagen powder and 1-2 tbsp MCT oil
• Lemon layer:
• ³/₄ cup coconut cream (180 g/ 6.4 oz) - you can make your own
• 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk or cashew milk (30 ml)
• 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (15 ml)
• 1-2 tbsp powdered Erythritol or Swerve or 5-10 drops liquid stevia
• Optional: more matcha powder for dusting

• Note

  Low-carb sweetener in this recipe can be omitted or used to taste. Instead of coconut cream you can use mascarpone cheese or whipped cream.

Instructions

1. Prepare the matcha chia layer. In a bowl whisk the almond milk with the matcha powder. Add 1-2 tablespoons of powdered Erythritol or a few drops of stevia (or skip the sweetener if desired).

2. Add the chia seeds and let them bloom in the matcha milk for 20-30 minutes (or overnight in the fridge). Stir once or twice to combine.

3. Optionally, you can stir in some grass-fed collagen powder and/or MCT oil.

4. Use a spoon and divide the chia mixture between 2 jars (if serving for breakfast), or up to 4 jars (if serving them as a dessert).

5. Scoop the coconut cream into a bowl (only the thick, creamy part).

6. Add freshly grated lemon zest, almond milk and lemon juice. Add 1-2 tablespoons of powdered Erythritol or a few drops of stevia (or skip the sweetener if desired). Mix to combine.

7. Scoop the creamy lemon-coconut layer on top of the matcha-chia layer. Optionally, dust with more matcha powder.

   Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition per serving

Carbs 7%Protein 7%Fat 86% of calories

Net carbs

6.5 g

Total carbs

24.4 g

Fiber

8.3 g

Sugars

0.8 g

Protein

7.4 g

Fat

38 g

Saturated fat

28.3 g

Calories

404 kcal

Sodium

75 mg · 3.25% RDA

Magnesium

43 mg · 10.7% RDA

Potassium

552 mg · 27.6% EMR

Nutrition by ingredient

Per serving	Net carbs	Protein	Fat	kcal
Almond milk natural (unsweetened)	0.5 g	0.6 g	1.4 g	17
Matcha (green tea powder), organic	0.2 g	0.2 g	0 g	2
Chia seeds	0.8 g	3.2 g	5.1 g	82
Erythritol (natural low-carb sweetener)	0.3 g	0 g	0 g	1
Coconut cream, creamed coconut milk (organic, unsweetened)	4 g	3.3 g	31.2 g	297
Almond milk natural (unsweetened)	0.1 g	0.1 g	0.2 g	2
Lemon zest (peel), fresh	0.1 g	0 g	0 g	0
Lemon juice, fresh	0.4 g	0 g	0 g	1
Erythritol (natural low-carb sweetener)	0.3 g	0 g	0 g	1
Total	6.5 g	7.4 g	38 g	404

• Gluten free
• Dairy free
• Egg free
• Nightshade free
• Pork free
• Avocado free
• Fish free
• Shellfish free
• Beef free
• Pescatarian
• Vegetarian
• Vegan