Description
Matcha banana coconut muffins blend Japanese green tea elegance with tropical sweetness. Moist crumb and delicate flavors invite you to savor each wholesome bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 ml) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) matcha powder
- 2 tsps (10 ml) baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 egg
- 1 cup (237 ml) reduced-fat milk
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- ¼ cup (59 ml) coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (30 g) sweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners, creating a perfect baking environment.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Whisk flour, baking powder, matcha powder, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl until perfectly blended and uniform.
- Wet Ingredient Transformation: Mash bananas until smooth, then vigorously blend with coconut oil, vanilla extract, egg, and milk into a silky liquid mixture.
- Batter Integration: Create a well in the center of dry ingredients and pour liquid components, gently folding with minimal strokes to maintain a rustic, slightly textured consistency.
- Muffin Filling and Topping: Fill muffin liners three-quarters full, then liberally scatter sweetened coconut flakes across the surface of each unbaked muffin for a delightful crunch.
- Baking Process: Slide muffin pan into the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and using a toothpick to verify complete cooking.
- Cooling and Finishing: Remove muffins from pan and transfer to a wire rack, allowing them to cool completely and develop their full flavor profile and optimal texture.
Notes
- Banana Ripeness Matters: Use overripe bananas with dark brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture, enhancing the muffins’ natural flavor profile.
- Minimal Mixing Technique: Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough, dense muffins; stop stirring when ingredients are just combined, keeping the texture light and tender.
- Coconut Flake Pro Tip: Toast coconut flakes before sprinkling for an extra layer of depth and nutty complexity in the final muffin texture.
- Storage Secret: Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer preservation without compromising taste or quality.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg