Name: Quick homemade Matcha muffins | 30-minute recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 180 g flour (e.g. wheat); 1 tbsp Matcha; 1 tsp baking powder; 100 g sugar; 1 tbsp vanilla sugar; 1 egg; 120 ml milk; 3 tbsp yoghurt (plain); 60 ml oil (e.g. rapeseed oil); 100 g white chocolate chunks

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Are you ready for a sweet treat that not only looks stunning but is also a feast for the senses? Then I warmly invite you to dive into the world of matcha muffins – a combination of the refreshing taste of Matcha and the creamy sweetness of white chocolate. In just 30 minutes, you can bring a slice of Japanese baking artistry into your kitchen!

What is Matcha?

Before we start with the recipe, let’s take a look at the heart of our muffins – the Matcha. This fine, green powder, made from ground tencha leaves, is a central component of Japanese tea culture.

Known for its vibrant green colour and unique aroma, Matcha not only enriches traditional Japanese tea ceremonies but also has a wide range of uses in modern cuisine.

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Make your own Matcha muffins:

The beauty of this recipe is its simplicity. You don’t need any special kitchen equipment, and the ingredients are easy to source.

In a bowl, mix the flour, Matcha and baking powder. In a second bowl, whisk the sugar, vanilla sugar, egg, milk, yoghurt and oil until smooth. Then add the dry ingredients and stir everything together to form a smooth batter.

Finally, add the chocolate chunks, which give the muffins a sweet, chocolatey flavour.

Now let’s get to the heart of the matter: the recipe:

Preheat your oven to 180°C and line a muffin tin with paper cases.
In a bowl, mix the flour, Matcha and baking powder.
In a second bowl, whisk together the sugar, vanilla sugar, egg, milk, yoghurt and oil until smooth.
Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture and stir everything together to form a smooth batter.
Add the chocolate chunks and divide the batter evenly between the muffin cases.
Bake the muffins for about 20 minutes, until they have risen and are lightly golden brown.

What makes these muffins so special?

It is the combination of the bitter taste of Matcha and the sweetness of white chocolate. The green colour of Matcha not only gives the muffins an attractive appearance, but also a unique flavour that is perfectly complemented by the creamy sweetness of the chocolate chunks.

These matcha muffins are the ideal accompaniment for a cosy coffee break, a tasty snack between meals or as a highlight at brunch. They are easy to make and go down well with guests of all ages.

Whether as a sweet snack for the children or as an elegant treat for adults – these muffins impress with their unique flavour and appealing appearance.

When baking these muffins, we embark on a little culinary journey. We not only experience the joy of baking, but also discover the versatility of Matcha. This recipe is a wonderful way to get to know and enjoy this special ingredient of Japanese cuisine.

The Matcha muffins are a delicious fusion of traditional Japanese flavours and modern baking creations. They are not only a treat for the palate, but also a delight for the eyes. Try out this recipe and bring a little bit of Japan into your kitchen!

We hope you have lots of fun baking and enjoying these delicious Matcha muffins. Please feel free to share your experiences and creations with us. We can’t wait to see your masterpieces!

If you have any questions or would like to share your own experiences, please feel free to leave a comment below the recipe. I hope you have great fun making and enjoying them!

Matcha Muffins

Makes 12 | 30 minutes | 261 kcal

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Ingredients (12 pieces)

180 g flour (e.g. wheat)
1 tbsp Matcha (im Shop ansehen)
1 tsp baking powder
100 g </ strong>sugar
1 tbsp vanilla sugar
1 egg
120 ml milk
3 tbsp yoghurt (plain)
60 ml oil (e.g. rapeseed oil)
100 g chocolate chunks (white)

Useful tools:
Fine-mesh sieve (im Shop ansehen)

Preparation (30 minutes)

Step 1

Gather the ingredients for the delicious Matcha muffins and preheat the oven (top and bottom heat) to 180°C.

Matcha Muffins passaggio 2: mescolare l'uovo, lo zucchero e il vanillino

Step 2

First, mix the egg, sugar and vanilla sugar together in a bowl using a hand mixer until you have a creamy mixture.

Matcha Muffins passaggio 3: aggiungere la farina, Matcha e il lievito

Step 3

Then sift in the flour, Matcha and baking powder.

Step 4

Then add the milk, yoghurt and the oil and mix everything thoroughly with a mixer until you have a smooth batter with no lumps.

Step 5

Finally, add the white chocolate chunks to the mixture and stir them in well with a spoon so they are evenly distributed in the batter.

Matcha Muffins passaggio 6: Füllen der Formen mit Teig

Step 6

Now line a muffin tin with 12 paper muffin cases. Then, one by one, fill each muffin case two-thirds full with batter.

Step 7

Place the muffins in the hot oven and bake on the middle shelf for 20 minutes.
Once the baking time is up, take the cupcakes out, leave them to cool and remove them from the cases. Either serve straight away (my favourite way 😉 ) or pack them up to take with you. Done – Itadakimasu!