Matcha is special, so my first matcha recipe on Broken Oven Baking had to be excellent. These White Chocolate Chip Matcha Muffins highlight matcha’s unique flavor without overpowering the palate, balanced by sweet, creamy white chocolate. They’re easy to make, light and fluffy, and have a beautiful green hue.
I usually start the day with espresso, but I enjoy a matcha latte now and then. These matcha green tea muffins are my baked interpretation of that drink. If you love matcha but are unsure how to bake with it, these muffins with white chocolate chips are a great introduction.
This recipe is sponsored by Lifeway Kefir. Their organic whole milk kefir adds protein, calcium, and probiotics, and it’s often tolerated by those with mild lactose sensitivity. It helps make these muffins extra moist and flavorful.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Make matcha white chocolate muffins in four simple steps.
- A fresh, bakery-style twist on a classic muffin.
- No special equipment required and ready in under 30 minutes.
- Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up.
Ingredients
- The matcha flavor comes from culinary-grade matcha powder and matcha kefir. Culinary matcha gives great color and flavor and is widely available online and at Asian markets.
- Lifeway’s Ceremonial Matcha Whole Milk Kefir enhances the matcha flavor and adds a subtle tang that helps create a tender, fluffy crumb.
- Vegetable oil keeps the muffins moist and light.
- High-quality white chocolate chips make a big difference; choose a brand you enjoy.
See the recipe card below for exact measurements.
Substitutions & Variations
- Turn the batter into baked donuts by piping into a greased nonstick donut pan and baking at 350°F for about 15 minutes.
- Swap white chocolate chips for dark, milk, or a mix of chocolates to taste.
- Top the muffins with white or black sesame seeds before baking for an added crunch and visual contrast.
- If you can’t find Lifeway Ceremonial Matcha Kefir, plain whole milk kefir works as well.
How To Make Matcha Muffins
Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, matcha powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, then add the matcha kefir, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until combined.
Step 3: Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until only a few streaks of flour remain. Gently fold in the white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Step 4: Divide the batter evenly into a jumbo muffin pan lined with parchment. Bake at 425°F for 6 minutes, then reduce the oven to 375°F and continue baking until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
Expert Baking Tips
- Matcha can clump—whisk it thoroughly with the dry ingredients to avoid pockets of powder in the batter.
- Use paper liners for easy removal from the pan; you can also make or buy jumbo liners if needed.
- Sprinkling mini white chocolate chips on top before baking creates caramelized pockets on the muffin tops for extra flavor.
Recipe FAQs
Culinary-grade matcha is recommended for baking because it provides strong color and flavor. You can also use ceremonial grade if you prefer.
No. Matcha is a finely ground powder made from whole tea leaves and cannot be replaced by regular loose-leaf green tea in baking.
Lifeway products are commonly sold in the dairy section of many grocery stores and are available through the brand’s retailers.
Storage
Room Temperature
Keep muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Freezing Instructions
Once fully cooled, wrap muffins individually in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm briefly before serving.
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📖 Recipe
White Chocolate Chip Matcha Muffins
Kayla Burton
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Equipment
- Jumbo muffin pan with parchment liners
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring spoons and cups or a scale
- Whisk
- Spatula
Weigh dry ingredients in grams with a food scale for best results.
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups (281 g) all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled or weighed)
- 2 teaspoons (4 g) culinary-grade matcha powder
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (12 g) baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (237 ml) Lifeway Ceremonial Matcha Whole Milk Kefir
- ½ cup (118 ml) vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup (120 g) white chocolate chips
- ½ cup mini white chocolate chips (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a jumbo muffin pan with parchment liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, matcha powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, then add the kefir, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract and combine.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until a few flour streaks remain. Fold in the white chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin liners and top with mini white chocolate chips if using.
- Bake on the middle rack at 425°F for 6 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 375°F and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean—about 15–19 more minutes (21–25 minutes total for jumbo muffins).
- Allow muffins to cool in the pan about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Kefir: This recipe is sponsored by Lifeway. Use their organic ceremonial matcha or plain whole milk kefir for the best texture and flavor.
Regular Muffins: Divide batter among 12–14 regular muffin liners and bake at 375°F for 15–20 minutes.
Mini Muffins: Bake 24–28 mini muffins at 350°F for 10–15 minutes.
Storage: Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition: Nutrition information is an estimate and not guaranteed for accuracy.
Carbohydrates: 75 g
Protein: 10 g
Fat: 28 g
Sugar: 39 g
The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
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