Matcha (aka Green Tea) Steamed Cake (Low-Carb, Gluten-Free)

This is a quick, easy, and delicious cake recipe you can make even when you're on the go. It's a knockoff of Japanese green tea steamed cakes often sold in convenience stores. The total time spent on prep and cooking comes out to 10 minutes, and if you cook it in a coffee filter or even wax paper, you can take it anywhere with you. I've seen variations of the steamed cake sold with different toppings, such as red beans in this case. I didn't have red beans, so instead I ate mine this morning with a spread of peanut butter and sugar-free strawberry preserves. I could also see the cake paring well with cream cheese and walnuts.

One serving comes to 3 grams of carbs.


Ingredients (1 serving)

• 1/2 tbsp coconut oil, olive oil, or melted butter
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp milled flax
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp matcha powder
• 1 packet of Splenda or equivalent sweetener 
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

1. Mix together all the ingredients in a small bowl, until well combined. (If you're in a rush you can transfer the batter to a bowl covered with a coffee filter to make the cake portable. It turns out looking like a huge muffin.)
2. Microwave for 1 minute. 

Nutritional Info (for the entire recipe)

Calories: 222 calories

Total fat: 18 grams

Total carbs: 10 grams

Dietary fiber: 7 grams

Net carbs (entire recipe): 3 grams 

Protein: 11 grams