The Best Matcha Muffins
Grain-Free Matcha Muffins
Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Dairy-Free
One bite of these muffins and you'll be saying, "I love these so matcha!" This grain-free, gluten-free recipe is great all by itself or with the addition of dark chocolate chips or tangy blueberries!
Yield: 6 muffins
Ingredients
- 120 grams Otto's Naturals - Cassava Flour (about 1 sifted cup or ¾ cup un-sifted)
- ½ cup (115 grams) sugar or coconut sugar (coconut sugar will make a darker muffin)
- ½ teaspoon Otto's Naturals Grain-Free Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup water
- 1 Tablespoon ceremonial-grade matcha powder
For Banana: add ½ cup mashed ripe banana and 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
For Blueberry or Chocolate Chip: add ½ cup mix-ins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with 6 paper liners.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the cassava flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and matcha powder.
- Add in the egg, oil, vanilla, and water. Mix well to combine.
- If adding in bananas, berries or chocolate chips, fold in at this step.
- Distribute batter evenly between muffin liners.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Muffins with added fruit will need longer time.
- Allow to cool before eating.
- Enjoy!
What is Matcha?
Matcha is made from the finely-ground leaves of a green tea plant, primarily produced in Japan. It has an earthy, grassy tone that pairs well with sweet things, such as mochi... or muffins!
Matcha is typically served as a latte in cafes, or it can be served alone (warm or hot) in a ceremonial style. One teaspoon of matcha contains about 70 mg of caffeine. These muffins are great in the morning or for an afternoon pick-me-up!
What are the Health Benefits and Nutritional Value of Cassava?
Cassava is a root vegetable consumed in many countries around the globe. Individuals with food allergies can benefit from using cassava root in cooking or baking because it’s gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, and paleo-friendly.
A 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of cooked cassava root contains 191 calories. Around 84% of them come from carbs, while the rest come from protein and fat. One serving also provides 2 grams of fiber and key vitamins and minerals
Why is Otto’s Naturals Cassava Flour Best for Baking?
Otto's Cassava Flour is unlike anything your kitchen has ever experienced. It is a wholesome, neutral-tasting, grain-free replacement for wheat flour, often serving as a 1:1 substitute in countless recipes. There are no fillers. Only 100% yuca (cassava) and water are used to create this single-ingredient wonder!