Matcha Pumpkin Muffin Butter (Printer-friendly)

Moist muffin bites with earthy matcha, pumpkin, and buttery richness for fusion snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 2 teaspoons matcha powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
08 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
10 - 1 large egg
11 - 3/4 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with oil.
02 - Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, matcha powder, and cinnamon in a medium bowl until evenly blended.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Incorporate egg, pumpkin purée, and vanilla extract, whisking until fully combined.
04 - Add dry mixture to wet mixture. Stir gently with a spatula just until the batter forms, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Spoon batter evenly into mini muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
06 - Transfer tin to oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center emerges clean.
07 - Let bites sit in tin for 5 minutes, then move to a wire rack and allow to cool fully before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare for any occasion
  • Combines unique matcha and pumpkin flavors for a colorful, moist bite
02 -
  • Contains allergens: wheat, egg, dairy (butter).
  • Use gluten-free flour, vegan butter, or egg replacer for dietary needs.
03 -
  • Fold in mini chocolate chips or roasted pumpkin seeds for texture.
  • Substitute coconut oil for butter to make it dairy-free.
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