Description
Delight in these vibrant Matcha Muffins, a perfect blend of earthy matcha green tea and bright lemon flavors. Moist and tender with a subtle sweetness, topped optionally with a zesty lemon glaze, these muffins make a wonderful breakfast treat or afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt (Kosher or similar)
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder
- 1 cup sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of one lemon
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Glaze (Optional)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with paper cups to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and matcha powder until well combined and uniform in color.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Then stir in the melted and cooled butter until fully incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the muffins tough.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Optional Topping: If you like a crunchy topping, sprinkle a little sugar on each muffin before baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely to avoid sogginess.
- Prepare Glaze (Optional): Whisk the powdered sugar and lemon juice together until smooth to create a glaze.
- Glaze Muffins: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins and allow it to set before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
- Fresh lemon juice and zest enhance the bright citrus flavor.
- Matcha powder can vary in strength; adjust to taste if desired.
- For dairy-free, substitute milk and butter with plant-based alternatives.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
