Matcha Banana Coconut Muffins (Printable)
Moist matcha banana coconut muffins with shredded coconut and optional nuts—easy breakfast or snack in 35 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon matcha green tea powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 2 ripe bananas, mashed
07 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
10 - 1/2 cup coconut milk
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
12 - 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
13 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, matcha powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine the mashed bananas, granulated sugar, eggs, melted coconut oil, coconut milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
05 - Gently fold in the shredded coconut and chopped nuts, if using, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
06 - Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
08 - Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The matcha flavor is subtle enough for skeptics but distinct enough to keep every bite interesting.
- Banana keeps these muffins impossibly moist for days, which means they are perfect for making ahead.
- They come together in one bowl sequence with zero fancy equipment, so cleanup is almost nonexistent.
02 -
- Matcha color fades if you bake these too long, so pull them from the oven the second the toothpick comes out clean.
- Coconut oil solidifies when it hits cold ingredients, so make sure your bananas and coconut milk are at room temperature before mixing.
- Gentle folding is the single biggest factor between a tender muffin and a dense one.
03 -
- Measure the matcha with a light hand because even a small extra amount can swing the flavor from pleasant to bitter very quickly.
- For bakery-style domed tops, let the filled muffin tin rest for 10 minutes on the counter before it goes into the oven.