All the magic of a bakery almond croissant — flaky, buttery, filled with sweet almond cream — with a matcha twist and an easy shortcut. This version starts with store-bought croissants, so there's no laminating dough from scratch. The almond cream gets its green color and smooth flavor from NeuroMatcha, our mushroom matcha drink mix formulated to support calm, focused energy. It comes together in about 30 minutes.
Why this recipe works
Bakeries traditionally make almond croissants to use up day-old croissants — a soak of simple syrup revives them, and a rich almond cream (frangipane) makes them taste freshly baked. NeuroMatcha stirs right into the almond cream for a soft green color and its focus-supporting blend, so a decadent pastry gets a little functional upgrade.
Ingredients (makes 6)
- 6 croissants (day-old works best)
Matcha almond cream
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon NeuroMatcha
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
Simple syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
To finish
- Sliced almonds
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Heat and prep. Heat the oven to 350°F. Make the simple syrup: warm the water and sugar until the sugar dissolves, then let cool.
- Make the matcha almond cream. Beat the butter and sugar, then mix in the almond flour, egg, NeuroMatcha, and almond extract until smooth and green.
- Soak. Slice each croissant in half horizontally and brush the cut sides with simple syrup.
- Fill. Spread almond cream on the bottom halves, close them, and spread a thin layer over the tops.
- Top. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Bake. Bake 18–22 minutes, until golden. Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar.
Tips & variations
- Use day-old croissants: They soak up the syrup best and won't turn soggy.
- Don't skip the syrup: It keeps the pastry moist and tender.
- Make ahead: Assemble the night before, refrigerate, and bake in the morning.
- Extra almond: A few drops more almond extract deepens the bakery flavor.
The OurJrney difference
NeuroMatcha is built for people who want to stay sharp and calm at the same time. Working it into a treat like almond croissants is an indulgent way to enjoy it — you get the smooth matcha flavor and its focus-supporting blend, in a pastry that tastes like it came from a café.
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