Matcha White Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins (Printable Version)
Moist muffins blend matcha, white chocolate, and pumpkin for a satisfying breakfast or cozy treat.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon matcha green tea powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1 cup pumpkin puree
08 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
12 - 1/4 cup milk
13 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
14 - 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, matcha powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until thoroughly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, packed brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and cohesive.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently stir with a spatula until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Stir in white chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Divide batter equally among muffin cups, filling each one approximately three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 20 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin emerges clean.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses pantry-friendly ingredients you probably already have
- Quick and simple to prepare even for beginner bakers
- Unique flavor that feels both comforting and a little adventurous
- Moist texture thanks to the pumpkin puree and a tender crumb that does not dry out
- Bakes in under half an hour and perfect for meal prep or freezing
02 -
- High in vitamin A thanks to pumpkin
- The matcha offers gentle caffeine for a subtle energy lift
- Stays moist for several days and freezes beautifully
03 -
- Always sift your matcha before adding to dry ingredients to avoid clumps
- Room temperature eggs and milk are key to a smooth dissolving batter
- Gently folding in the wet and dry avoids overworking for tender muffins