Description
Matcha banana coconut muffins bring Japanese-inspired green tea magic to classic banana bread. Rich earthy notes blend seamlessly with sweet banana and tropical coconut, creating a delightful morning treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) matcha powder
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) baking powder
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1 cup (237 ml) reduced-fat milk
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- ¼ cup (59 ml) coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Topping:
- ¼ cup (30 g) sweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by warming the oven to 375°F and arranging cupcake liners in a muffin pan.
- Combine all dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, matcha powder, salt, and sugar – in a large mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- In a separate vessel, thoroughly mash ripe bananas and blend with melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, egg, and milk until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Create a central cavity in the dry ingredient mixture and gently pour the liquid components into the depression.
- Fold the wet and dry ingredients together using minimal strokes, maintaining a slightly lumpy texture to prevent overworking the batter.
- Distribute the batter evenly across the muffin liners, filling each approximately three-quarters full for optimal rising.
- Generously sprinkle sweetened coconut flakes across the surface of each unbaked muffin, ensuring complete coverage.
- Transfer the muffin pan to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, monitoring for a golden exterior and checking doneness with a toothpick test.
- Once baked, allow muffins to rest briefly in the pan before transferring to a wire cooling rack, permitting them to reach room temperature for optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Gentle mixing prevents tough muffins, ensuring a light and fluffy texture every time.
- Overripe bananas create natural sweetness and moisture, making these muffins extra delectable.
- Matcha powder adds a unique green tea flavor and provides antioxidant benefits to your breakfast treat.
- Coconut flakes on top create a delightful crunch and tropical twist that elevates the entire muffin experience.
- Store these muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer preservation.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, helping to create a more consistent and tender muffin batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg