Matcha Affogato – das grüne Dessert-Upgrade 🍵🍦

Creamy vegan ice cream meets freshly brewed HEALTHBAR Organic Matcha – this Matcha Affogato is minimalist, quickly prepared and a real treat for green tea fans. A dessert that looks cool and tastes even better!

Affogato is classically known with espresso – but here comes the modern, Japanese-inspired version: with premium HEALTHBAR Ceremonial Matcha! You need just two ingredients and a few minutes. The hot, frothed Matcha slowly melts over the cold vegan ice cream, creating a bittersweet, creamy taste experience. Ideal as a quick dessert or a stylish finish after a meal. 💚

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✨ Ingredients for 1 serving

  • 1–2 scoops of vegan vanilla ice cream
  • 1 tsp HEALTHBAR Organic Matcha – to the product
  • approx. 50 ml hot water for mixing

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🧑‍🍳 Here's how – step by step

1. Add ice cream to a glass
Add one or two scoops of vanilla ice cream to a small glass or dessert bowl.

2. Froth the Matcha
Whisk the HEALTHBAR Matcha with approx. 50 ml hot water (not boiling!) until smooth or frothed – e.g. with a bamboo whisk or milk frother.

3. Pour over
Pour the hot Matcha straight over the ice cream – watch it melt and blend together.

4. Garnish (optional)
Finish with Matcha chocolate shavings, chopped pistachios or a dash of coconut milk.

5. Enjoy immediately!
Warm-cold, sweet-bitter – a little Matcha dessert with a wow factor!

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💡 Tips & Tricks

  • It's especially delicious with creamy coconut or almond milk ice cream.
  • You can also grate Matcha chocolate and use it as a topping.
  • For a dessert variation: serve the affogato in an espresso glass.
Can I prepare the Matcha Affogato in advance?

You should only combine the Matcha and ice cream just before serving – the effect of the warm pour is part of the enjoyment!

Which ice cream works best?

Classic vanilla, but coconut, almond or white chocolate also taste great with Matcha.

Do I have to use Ceremonial Matcha?

Yes, for flavour & colour we recommend HEALTHBAR Organic Ceremonial Matcha – finely ground, not bitter, perfect for drinks & desserts.

Can I also make an ice cream maker version?

Yes – you could, for example, work Matcha into vegan ice cream or combine it with a Matcha granita.

📊 Nutrition per serving (approx.):

Nutrient Amount
Calories 180 kcal
Carbohydrates 20 g
Fat 8 g
Caffeine approx. 35 mg
  • Vegan

  • Gluten free

    when using gluten-free flour

  • Perfect for conscious moments