Lavender Matcha Macarons

Delicate, floral, and elegant — these French macarons pair the smooth green flavor of NeuroMatcha, our mushroom matcha drink mix formulated to support calm, focused energy, with a gentle lavender buttercream. Macarons take patience and precision (this is an advanced bake), but the payoff is a beautiful, bakery-worthy treat with a functional twist.

Why this recipe works

Macaron shells rely on a well-made meringue and careful folding to get that signature smooth top and ruffled "foot." NeuroMatcha blends evenly into the dry mix for a soft green shell and its focus-supporting blend, while a lightly floral lavender buttercream balances the matcha. Weighing your ingredients and resting the shells are the keys to success.

Ingredients (makes about 24 sandwiched macarons)

Shells

• 1 cup (100g) almond flour
• 1 3/4 cups (175g) powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon NeuroMatcha
• 3 large egg whites, room temperature
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp cream of tartar

Lavender buttercream

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp culinary (food-grade) lavender, finely ground — or 1/4 tsp lavender extract
• 1 tbsp milk or cream

Instructions

1. Sift. Sift the almond flour, powdered sugar, and NeuroMatcha together twice.
2. Make the meringue. Whip the egg whites with cream of tartar to soft peaks, then add the granulated sugar gradually, whipping to stiff, glossy peaks.
3. Macaronage. Fold the dry mix into the meringue just until the batter falls in a slow ribbon — stop before it gets runny.
4. Pipe. Pipe 1.5-inch rounds onto parchment or a silicone mat, then rap the tray firmly on the counter to release air bubbles.
5. Rest. Let the shells sit 30–60 minutes, until a dry skin forms and the tops aren't tacky.
6. Bake. Bake at 300°F for 15–18 minutes. Cool completely before lifting.
7. Fill. Beat the butter, then add the powdered sugar, ground lavender, and milk; whip until fluffy. Pipe onto half the shells and sandwich with the rest.
8. Mature. Refrigerate 24 hours for the best chewy-tender texture, then bring to room temperature to serve.

Tips & variations

• Weigh everything: Macarons need precision — use a kitchen scale.
• Go easy on the lavender: Too much reads soapy; a little is plenty.
• Aged whites: Room-temperature egg whites whip up more stable.
• Humidity matters: On damp days, allow extra resting time before baking.

The OurJrney difference

NeuroMatcha is built for people who want to stay sharp and calm at the same time. Folding it into a special-occasion bake like macarons is a lovely way to enjoy it — you get the smooth matcha flavor and its focus-supporting blend, in an elegant, giftable treat.

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