Matcha Muffins Green Banana

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These moist matcha muffins blend vibrant Japanese green tea powder with ripe bananas for natural sweetness and color. Dairy-free yogurt and applesauce make them tender, while gluten-free flour keeps them light and suitable for many diets. Delicate bites of white chocolate add a creamy contrast to the earthy matcha flavor. Simple to prepare and baked in just thirty minutes, these treats are perfect for breakfast or an energizing snack. Best enjoyed fresh, but easily stored or frozen for later, they offer a nourishing twist on your favorite baked goods.

Barbara Chef
Updated on Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:52:43 GMT
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These matcha muffins blend the earthy flavors of high quality green tea with the cozy texture of a bakery treat. They are a naturally green, gluten free, and vegan breakfast that comes together in thirty minutes. The result is soft, moist muffins perfect for a light morning bite or a nourishing snack any day of the week.

One morning, I whipped these up on a whim before work. To my surprise, my whole family was raving about the subtle sweetness and fun color before I even had my first cup of coffee. Now they are my go to snack when I need a grab and go treat that feels like a little luxury.

Ingredients

  • Gluten free flour: ensures a light and tender crumb. Choose a finely ground blend for best results
  • Baking soda and baking powder: help the muffins rise evenly and create a fluffy texture
  • Salt: brings out the green tea flavor and balances sweetness
  • Vital Proteins Matcha Collagen or high quality matcha powder: delivers the signature bright color and gently earthy flavor. Opt for ceremonial grade or trusted brands for smoothness
  • Truvia Baking Blend: keeps these low sugar while naturally sweetening. If preferred, use coconut sugar or regular granulated sugar
  • Coconut oil: adds healthy fats for moist, flavorful muffins. Go for unrefined coconut oil for extra fragrance
  • Ripe bananas: create natural sweetness and are easiest to mash when heavily speckled brown
  • Dairy free Greek yogurt: brings moisture and subtle tang. Look for unsweetened to control the sweetness
  • Applesauce: helps bind and tenderize the muffins without eggs. Unsweetened is best here
  • Vanilla extract: warms and lifts the earthy flavors. Pure extract makes a difference
  • White chocolate chips: fold extra melty pockets of creamy sweetness into every bite. Bake Believe brand is vegan and high quality

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the Muffin Tin:
Line a standard muffin tin with baking liners and lightly mist them with coconut oil spray to prevent sticking. Preheat your oven to four hundred twenty five degrees Fahrenheit for a tall, bakery style rise
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, vigorously whisk together the gluten free flour, baking soda, baking powder, matcha collagen or matcha powder, and salt until evenly blended. This eliminates lumps and distributes the matcha perfectly
Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas extremely well until smooth. Add in the softened coconut oil, Truvia Baking Blend, dairy free Greek yogurt, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Stir together thoroughly so everything looks uniform and glossy
Bring Dry and Wet Together:
Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon. Mix just until combined so the muffins stay tender and fluffy. Be careful not to overmix or you’ll toughen the crumb
Add Chocolate Chips:
Sprinkle in the white chocolate chips and fold a few more times to distribute them evenly throughout the batter. The batter will be thick and spoonable
Fill the Liners:
Use an ice cream scoop or large spoon to portion the batter evenly into all twelve muffin cups. Fill each liner about three quarters full for perfectly domed muffins
Bake:
Place the muffin pan in the hot oven and bake for five minutes at four hundred twenty five degrees Fahrenheit. Immediately lower the oven temperature to three hundred fifty degrees and continue baking for fifteen to twenty minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean
Cool:
Let the muffins cool in the pan placed on a wire rack until cool enough to handle. This set time keeps them extra soft and prevents sticking when you remove them from the liners
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My favorite part is folding in those creamy white chocolate chips right at the end. The burst of sweetness and melty texture with the gentle matcha earthiness genuinely feels like a small celebration in every bite. I first made these with my son on a rainy afternoon and he could not get enough of their fun color and unique flavor.

Storage Tips

Keep your cooled matcha muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. If you want to store them longer, pop them in the refrigerator for up to five days. For the freshest flavor after a few days, warm slightly in the microwave before enjoying. If you want to freeze, make sure the muffins are fully cooled, then stash them in a freezer safe bag or container for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature and rewarm for the just baked feel

Ingredient Substitutions

If you do not have Truvia Baking Blend, you can use coconut sugar or any granulated sugar. No coconut oil on hand Swap in melted vegan butter or neutral avocado oil. For the yogurt, choose any thick unsweetened plant based option or even regular Greek yogurt if not strictly vegan. The matcha collagen can be swapped for plain matcha powder at a ratio of one tablespoon matcha powder for each quarter cup collagen

Serving Suggestions

Serve these fresh in the morning with a mug of herbal tea or coffee for a zippy breakfast. Pack them as an energizing snack for hiking or school lunches. Dress up a brunch table with their vibrant green color. For a quick dessert, warm a muffin and top with a dollop of dairy free whipped cream or a scoop of banana ice cream

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Matcha Muffins in Context

Matcha is finely powdered green tea from Japan, known for delivering L theanine and an earthy caffeine lift. Japanese tea ceremonies prize matcha for its taste, tradition, and calming energy. These American style muffins bring matcha’s goodness to a familiar format, making green tea accessible even to kids and tea novices. I love sharing a taste of Japanese culture through a treat that feels both new and homey

Frequently Asked Questions

→ What gives these muffins their green color?

The addition of matcha powder or matcha collagen imparts a vibrant natural green hue and subtle tea flavor to the muffins.

→ Can I use regular all-purpose flour?

Yes, all-purpose flour can be used if a gluten-free option is not required. The texture will remain moist and fluffy.

→ Are there substitutes for dairy-free yogurt?

Unsweetened applesauce or mashed extra banana can be used in place of dairy-free yogurt, but may slightly alter texture.

→ How should I store the muffins?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

→ Can these muffins be made without white chocolate chips?

Absolutely! Omit the chips for a less sweet treat or substitute with nuts or dark chocolate as desired.

→ Why start baking at a high oven temperature?

Beginning at 425F helps the muffins rise quickly for a beautifully domed top, then lowering the temperature ensures even baking inside.

Matcha Muffins Green Banana

Moist muffins with matcha, banana, and white chocolate. Vegan, gluten-free, under 200 calories each.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
20 Minutes
Total Time
30 Minutes
By: Barbara

Category: Tasty Snacks

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American, Japanese

Yield: 12 Servings (12 muffins)

Dietary: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Ingredients

→ Dry Ingredients

01 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
02 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
03 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
04 0.5 teaspoon fine salt
05 0.25 cup Vital Proteins Matcha Collagen or 1 tablespoon matcha powder

→ Wet Ingredients

06 0.5 cup Truvia Baking Blend
07 0.25 cup coconut oil, softened
08 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
09 0.33 cup dairy-free Greek yogurt
10 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
11 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Other Ingredients

12 0.25 cup vegan white chocolate chips

Instructions

Step 01

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with baking cups and lightly spray with coconut oil or cooking spray.

Step 02

In a medium bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and matcha collagen or matcha powder. Set aside.

Step 03

In a large bowl, blend Truvia Baking Blend, softened coconut oil, mashed bananas, dairy-free Greek yogurt, applesauce, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

Step 04

Add dry mixture to the wet ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 05

Fold white chocolate chips into the batter, ensuring even distribution.

Step 06

Evenly scoop the batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

Step 07

Bake muffins at 425°F for 5 minutes to promote domed tops.

Step 08

Lower oven temperature to 350°F and continue baking for an additional 15–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 09

Allow muffins to cool in the pan placed on a wire rack before serving or storing.

Notes

  1. For a fully vegan version, use only matcha powder in place of matcha collagen.
  2. Filling muffin liners three-quarters full yields evenly sized muffins and ensures proper rise.
  3. Paper or silicone muffin liners help reduce sticking and ease cleanup.
  4. Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, refrigerated for 5 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.

Tools You'll Need

  • Standard 12-cup muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Ice cream scoop or large spoon
  • Wire cooling rack

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains coconut

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 193
  • Total Fat: 6.2 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 36.6 g
  • Protein: 3.4 g