Matcha Muffins

These Matcha Muffins are a delightful blend of earthy matcha flavor and a moist, fluffy texture, perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack. Made gluten-free, they offer a unique twist on traditional muffins while delivering a boost of antioxidants.

Matcha Muffins
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Japanese
210 kcal

Ingredients

  • almond flour - 100 grams
  • coconut flour - 30 grams
  • matcha powder - 10 grams
  • baking powder - 5 grams
  • salt - 1 gram
  • eggs - 2 large
  • honey - 30 grams
  • coconut oil - 30 grams, melted
  • vanilla extract - 5 milliliters
  • milk (dairy or non-dairy) - 60 milliliters

Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt, and whisk until well blended.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs, and then add honey, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and milk, mixing until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 210
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Carbs: 18 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Cholesterol: 186 mg
  • Total Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Water: 0.06 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in antioxidants from matcha, which can help reduce oxidative stress.
  • Contains healthy fats from almond and coconut flour, promoting satiety.

Tags

JapaneseGluten-FreeBaked Dish