Coconut Banana Matcha Muffins

These Coconut Banana Matcha Muffins are so light and delicious! Amp up the health factor in your morning muffin with matcha powder and banana. The flavors all work so well together and create a delightful taste and texture that will wake you up and start your day off right.

Healthy green tea muffins take less than 30 minutes to make and are a great grab-and-go breakfast option. They freeze well, so make a big bunch and keep them on-hand for any time you want a healthy snack!

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• 👩🏻‍🍳 Why You'll Love This Recipe
• 🥘 Ingredients Needed
• 🔪 Instructions
• 👪 FAQs
• 💭 Expert Tips and Tricks
• 📖 Substitutions and Variations
• 🥫 Storage and Reheating
• ⏲️ Make Ahead Instructions
• 💡 What To Serve With This Dish
• 🥙 More Healthy Recipes You'll Love
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👩🏻‍🍳 Why You'll Love This Recipe

Looking for a way to energize in the mornings with something sweet but healthy? Try these green tea muffins! With the flavors of banana and coconut and the distinct but subtle matcha, these muffins take a boring breakfast to the next level.

These healthy matcha muffins are great to make in large batches and freeze to preserve. Grab one for a nutritious and satisfying breakfast on the go! And better yet, pair it with a Kiwi Banana Matcha Smoothie for some extra energy, or these Orange Muffins for a whole muffin spread!

🥘 Ingredients Needed

• flour - I typically go with all purpose flour for muffins, but you can also use pastry flour if you want a lighter and more delicate muffin.
• matcha powder - gives your muffins their signature green color and bittersweet tea flavor.
• baking powder - ensures that your muffins are fluffy.
• salt - balances out any sweetness.
• bananas - overripe bananas are best for this recipe!
• sugar - for added sweetness.
• coconut oil - provides the coconut flavor.
• vanilla extract - for some extra sweetness.
• egg - helps bind the muffin batter.
• whole milk - you can substitute a milk with less fat, but it may affect the texture.
• coconut flakes - this ingredient is optional but can add some extra coconut flavor and texture to your green tea muffins.

🔪 Instructions

1. Combine flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, mash the bananas.
3. Add sugar, coconut oil, egg, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
4. Pour the milk into the egg mixture and mix well.

5. Fold the flour mixture into the egg mixture.
6. Mix only until just combined.
7. Distribute batter in muffins cups and sprinkle with coconut flakes (if using).
8. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-22 minutes, then remove and cool before serving.

👪 FAQs

These muffins taste amazing when served alongside tsokolate (Filipino hot chocolate) for sipping. It's so simple to make and it's not overly sweet or artificial tasting!

Have some extra bananas? Try these delicious almond flour banana muffins. They are low carb and ready in 30 minutes! Or whip up a loaf of this banana mochi bread, a delicious gluten-free variation of banana bread made using sweet rice flour.

💭 Expert Tips and Tricks

• The best coconut flavor will come from virgin coconut oil.
• Dust with some confectioner's sugar for an elegant and sweet finish.
• Sift your dry ingredients before combining to avoid clumps.

You'll love these healthy matcha muffins as a sweet and energizing breakfast or a snack on the go! Make them in large batches and freeze for later for ultimate convenience.

📖 Substitutions and Variations

• Butter can be substituted for coconut oil, but your muffins won't have the coconut flavor (except from the coconut flakes).
• Other kinds of milk can be used instead of whole milk, though your matcha muffins might be less rich and flavorful.
• Feel free to leave out the coconut flakes if you don't like the texture.
• For an even healthier version, use maple syrup to sweeten instead of sugar.

🥫 Storage and Reheating

Store your muffins in an airtight container. At room temperature, they should be good for at least 5 days. In the fridge, they can last up to a week, but they might go a little stale from the cooler temperature.

Freeze in an airtight container or plastic bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature for several hours or overnight.

⏲️ Make Ahead Instructions

Make large batches of these muffins and let them cool, then pop in the freezer to eat whenever you want one. To thaw, you can let them sit at room temperature for a bit, or if you need it to be snappy, put a couple of frozen muffins in the microwave until they're warm and soft again.

💡 What To Serve With This Dish

You can serve these muffins along with some other breakfast staples for a fun and filling morning meal! Pair with Air Fryer French Toast or Air Fryer Boiled Eggs when you want something quick, enjoy with No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls for variety on the go, or serve with a Baked Egg Frittata with Ham for a special breakfast or brunch.

(Looking for another great recipe for your matcha powder? Try these delicious Matcha Cookies with White Chocolate!)

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