These matcha coconut yogurt tarts are so green, healthy and easy to make! The matcha green tea gives them that amazing colour and fills them with goodness. They’re also delicious and quick.
Matcha Yogurt Tarts
These pretty little tarts are so green! That’s down to them being made with matcha green tea.
I’ve recently got right into drinking matcha. I’ve loved sitting down to warm cups of matcha latte, but I wanted to create something healthy and special – so I’ve come up with these matcha coconut and yogurt tarts.
What does Matcha taste like?
Matcha has a complex flavour that runs from grassy to sweet, making it perfect for adding to desserts. It pairs well with coconut, so I’ve blitzed it up with desiccated coconut, coconut oil, ground almonds and dates to make these adorable green cups that I’ve filled with yogurt (choose non-dairy yogurt for a vegan treat) and topped them with blueberries.
This is a superfood-packed, sugar-free, healthy but decadent dessert. Even my kids absolutely loved them. You might also enjoy my matcha coconut energy balls – in the shape of tennis balls, or my lovely creamy drink: matcha horchata.
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Matcha Coconut and Yogurt Tarts
Ingredients
For the matcha coconut tart cases:
- 40 g oats
- 75 g flaked coconut
- 21 g ground almonds
- 6 dates pitted and softened in warm water for a few minutes
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 tsp matcha green tea powder
To serve:
- Greek yogurt or vegan alternative
- Blueberries
Instructions
- Blitz the oats in a food processor or blender (I use a Froothie) until it is a bit finer. Add the remaining ingredients (but not the yogurt or blueberries) and whiz until well combined.
- Press the matcha coconut mixture into the cups of a muffin or tart tray and refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight.
- Carefully remove the tarts from the cups, fill with yogurt and top with blueberries. Serve immediately or store in the fridge in the muffin tray.
Nutrition Information
I made this with my Froothie Optimum 9400 high-speed blender. It’s more powerful than a Vitamix, Ninja or Blendtec and could even blend stones (should you be mad enough to do it). I’m an ambassador for the brand and any purchases through the above link won’t cost you more but I will make a small commission.
About Matcha Green Tea
Pure Chimp say that their Matcha Super Tea has 137 times more antioxidants than green tea, boosts metabolism, can improve your skin from within and even help with weight loss. Sounds rather fantastic!
I like that you get an energy boost, without that shaky ‘too much coffee’ feeling. Matcha gives me a long alertness without any annoying buzz. The flavour is really lovely – a bit grassy but in a pleasant way. I’ve been using my matcha not only in lattes, but also bliss balls, sprinkled into smoothies and mixed into juice.
It was nice to see that Pure Chimp also have a range of natural beauty products, such as face creams and shampoo bars. I’ve been using natural, edible beauty products for years, such as aduki bean or coffee scrubs and I’ve only washed my face in olive oil for the last 15 years. I like that Pure Chimp believe in nourishing yourself inside and out and they also give 5% of profits to charity.
Check out Pure Chimp’s website.
Disclosure: Pure Chimp sent me a jar of matcha tea and commissioned this recipe. All opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. Thanks for supporting the brands that make it possible for me to be a UK Food Blogger and write Veggie Desserts.
Bieke
The matcha tarts were delicious! Had some troubles making the cups, next time I’ll use medjoul dates. I’m going to share the recipe with a link to your site ( if you don’t mind)
Kate Hackworthy
I’m so pleased that you like them! Please don’t reproduce my recipe on another site though – just link to me for readers to get it here. Thanks so much! 🙂
Elizabeth
This is a genius recipe! I absolutely love the sound of it! Thanks for sharing with the #nowastefoodchallenge 🙂
Kate Hackworthy
Thanks Elizabeth. They were delicious and so pretty with the gorgeous matcha!
Urvashi Roe (@BotanicalBaker)
I live the idea of these but could I use good old fashioned butter in place of the coconut oil?
Kate Hackworthy
I haven’t tried, but butter should work – the coconut oil is just there to stick it all together and butter does that. Let me know if you try it and how you get on!
Colleen Marie
Hi, I just made these this morning, and they’re delicious!
Charlie @ The Kitchen Shed
These look fab! My little ones would love them just by looking at them. I have never tried matcha though… Must give it a try!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy
I am new to matcha, but I am discovering so many different things to do with it. I am going to have to try this next.
Sarah Trivuncic, Maison Cupcake
These look fab! I love the Kermit colour!
Anca
They look so pretty, I will definitely get some matcha, especially with Halloween approaching.
karen278
Green is a very ghoulish colour and that makes these wee tarts just perfect for Tea Time Treats this month thanks Kate!
Nayna Kanabar (@SIMPLYF00D)
What an amazing colour , I love your tart idea.They look droolworthy.
recipesfromapantry
I lterayll want to drop everything and make these tarts now. Except I don’t have any pure chimp Matcha at the moment.
efwalt
These are stunning! I love the vivid green matcha gives everything. What a great way of using the green stuff 🙂
Kavey
Love the look of those cases and have a lot of matcha in my cupboard, excellent!
Lukeosaurus And Me
Oh, I’ve never used matcha before but it looks so, so pretty and delicate. Lovely! Ray xx
Kate Hackworthy
Thanks! They are really nice and not too sweet.
susjdavy
I love matcha so much! Never thought to use them in a base though, these little tarts look delicious. Thanks for link my cheesecake recipe.
Katherine Hackworthy
I love how versatile matcha is. Good for you and great in so many things. Your matcha lime cheesecake sounds great!
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche
I’ve never used matcha like this but it’s SO pretty! Can’t believe how vibrant that colour is!
Kate Hackworthy
I know, so amazingly greeeen! My favourite colour 🙂
nadiashealthykitchen
They look so delicate and yummy! I’m still trying to get used to the taste of matcha, I find it quite strong but I love using it in small quantities in desserts for that vibrant green colour and a good hit of antioxidants 😀
Kate Hackworthy
It can be strong, but this one is really nice. I’ve had a lot of lattes!