Description
Fresh Matcha Muffins bring a delightful green tea twist to classic morning treats. Packed with earthy flavor and tender crumb, these beauties come together faster than brewing a cup of tea.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons (10 grams) matcha powder
- ½ cup (100 grams) white chocolate chips
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) vegetable oil
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) plain yogurt
Binding and Leavening Agents:
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare your oven workspace by heating to 350°F (175°C). Grab a 12-cup muffin tin and line it with paper liners or lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Grab a medium mixing bowl and whisk together 1½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons matcha powder until completely combined.
- In a separate bowl, crack 1 large egg and whisk it with ¾ cup milk, ½ cup plain yogurt, ⅓ cup vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the mixture looks smooth and integrated.
- Pour your wet ingredients into the dry ingredient mixture. Gently fold together using a spatula, being careful not to overmix. Toss in ½ cup white chocolate chips and stir just until ingredients are barely incorporated.
- Distribute the batter evenly across muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. This typically means using roughly ¼ cup batter per muffin.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated 350°F (175°C) oven and bake for 18-22 minutes. Your muffins are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the muffins rest for 5 minutes. Transfer them to a wire cooling rack and allow them to cool completely before enjoying.
Notes
- Choose high-quality matcha powder for the best flavor and vibrant green color in your muffins.
- Don’t overmix the batter, as this can make the muffins tough and dense – stir just until ingredients are combined.
- For a dairy-free version, swap milk and yogurt with almond or oat milk alternatives and use coconut oil instead of regular oil.
- White chocolate chips add sweetness, but you can substitute with dark chocolate or nuts for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 183 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 145 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg