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    The Yummy Bowl » Recipes » Desserts

    Banana Matcha Easter Cupcakes (Gluten-free)

    Feb 25, 2021 · Modified: Mar 26, 2021 by Julia | The Yummy Bowl · This post contains affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    Banana Matcha Easter Cupcakes

    These Banana Matcha Easter Cupcakes are gluten-free, moist and delectable, soft, and healthy. A great recipe to bake for this Easter Holiday Season and also whenever you want to prepare something healthy and quick to satisfy your sugar cravings.

    Banana Matcha Easter Cupcakes

    Easter cupcakes are the best cutest dessert for this spring holiday. Is there any better way to celebrate than with delicious holiday baking? 

    When it's Easter at our house, I like to keep things simple and bake a bunch of muffins or cupcakes. Just because they’re generally quicker and easier, and it’s always fun to decorate the cupcakes with your kids!

    These muffins are simple, delicious, and need just 8 ingredients to make. They are light, fluffy, and moist in the middle. Yum!

    Do bananas need to be overripe to make banana cupcakes?

    Yes, for this recipe is best to use fully ripe bananas. Use bananas that are ripe enough that they're starting to get brown spots on the peel but definitely NOT rotten.

    There are few reasons for that. Let me explain:

    WHY DO YOU NEED TO USE RIPE BANANAS FOR MUFFINS/CUPCAKES?

    • They are more aromatic
    • They are sweeter and you won’t need to add extra sugar to the recipe. 
    • Easier to mash (so that they incorporate more smoothly into the batter).

    These Banana Matcha Easter Cupcakes are:

    • Moist and dense inside with a hint of cinnamon
    • Topped with sweet cream cheese Matcha frosting
    • Super easy and quick to prepare
    • Healthy
    • Gluten-free
    • Omit the frosting and you'll a delicious banana cupcakes for breakfast!

    Ingredients for Banana Matcha Easter Cupcakes

    We love our almond flour desserts! Not only almond flour is gluten-free and healthy, but you can also make so many delicious desserts with it like Almond Cranberry Tart and Healthy Pancake Cereal.

    Banana Matcha Easter Cupcakes

    It is becoming more popular and can be found in most grocery stores. Well, or actually online, like most of us are shopping at the moment!

    The list of ingredients:

    • Almond flour - don’t change the flour! Almond flour is what gives these cupcakes the right texture and flavor. It is also healthy! 

    ALMOND FLOUR

    Naturally Gluten free

    The low glycemic index (Consuming low GI foods + calculating carbohydrate intake = the most stable blood sugar levels)

    Packed with protein

    Full of minerals and vitamins (magnesium, Vitamin E, potassium, and etc)

    Great source of dietary fiber 

    Rich in monounsaturated fat, which can help keep cholesterol under control. which means more healthy fats!

    • Baking powder - gives the muffins some rise and fluffiness. 
    • Salt - brings out the natural sweetness of the muffins. 
    • Baking soda - in addition to leavening, the baking soda helps brown the exterior. 
    • Cinnamon - for the extra flavor! For true cinnamon lovers, double the quantity for this recipe, you’ll not regret this! Other than that it is optional!
    • Eggs - add moisture and bind everything together. Same with apple sauce! I always recommend using room temperature eggs, not refrigerated ones as it helps to bind all the ingredients better which results in a perfect batter. 
    • Matcha - adds a little bit of color but nothing crazy, you might want to use some food coloring for deeper green color. Even though it’s a little amount of matcha here (which is enough anyway for this frosting), matcha has a wide range of health benefits including boosting brain function, helps to maintain your heart healthy, high in antioxidants, and many more.
    • Bananas - the riper the better! They give the flavor and make your muffins (or any baking) moist and delicious!
    Banana Matcha Easter Cupcakes

    If you like this Banana Matcha Cupcake recipe you might also like

    • Nutella Banana Cheesecake Chimichangas
    • Easy Healthy Banana Bread Cake(Gluten-free)
    • Almond Cranberry Tart (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Dairy-Free)
    • Cranberry Orange Mini Loaves Breads (Gluten-Free)
    • Healthy Pancake Cereal (Gluten-Free)

    Tips for making the best Easter Cupcakes

    • Measure the ingredients using a food scale or for the flour use a ‘’spoon and level method’’ 
    • Baking powder - baking powder does not last forever. It is sensitive to moisture, humidity, and how it is handled, and if kept properly in an airtight container and so on. It should always be kept in a dry and cool place in your kitchen/pantry. 
    • Ripe bananas - always, read above the reasons for this 🙂 BUT if not available, use 1-2 tablespoon of granulated sugar or brown sugar in the batter if not topping up with the Matcha cupcake frosting.
    • Vanilla paste - I found this gem recently, and it is my preferred vanilla for all baking recipes! It has more depth vanilla flavor rather than vanilla extract. If you don’t have it on hand, vanilla extract is good too but you’ll require it more than the paste = use 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
    • Eggs - room temp. For better batter, most of the ingredients should be used at room temperature.
    • Almond flour - Use a very good quality blanched almond flour. The smoother the better, but some brands of almond flour can be a little gritty which is not the best but still okay. If you make this recipe please let me know which one you used in the comments!
    • You can also make your own almond flour at home: Blanche the almonds, allow them to dry and then blend for 10-20 seconds into a smooth powder. 

    How to make Banana Matcha Easter Cupcakes

    Preheat the oven to 350 F and prepare a muffin tin with individual muffin/cupcake liners. Set aside.

    In a large bowl or stand mixer, mix mashed banana, cinnamon, eggs, vanilla, soda, and baking powder. Beat/mix until smooth consistency and stir in the almond flour. 

    Banana Matcha Easter Cupcakes

    Scoop the mixture into muffin liners (it should cover about ¾ of the muffin tin (don't overload!), use a medium to large ice cream scoop for this), smooth out the edges with a wet spoon but don’t flatten the top.

    Bake for 30 minutes and then transfer to cooling rack for 20-30 minutes before adding the frosting. 

    Matcha Cupcake Frosting

    Cream butter with a hand mixer, the paddle attachment of a stand mixer, or a wooden spoon until smooth and fluffy.

    Banana Matcha Easter Cupcakes

    Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until fully incorporated. Beat in vanilla paste/extract.

    Add cream cheese and mix until all ingredients combined.

    Banana Matcha Easter Cupcakes

    Lastly, add matcha and green food coloring (if using), and beat for thirty seconds until smooth or until the desired color is reached.

    Place the frosting in the piping bag and refrigerate for one hour. Add the frosting onto cooled muffins and decorate with chocolate sprinkles and eggs.

    How to store these Banana Matcha Easter cupcakes and recipe notes

    • Keep them refrigerated for up to a week. 
    • Make Ahead Instructions: For longer storage, freeze muffins for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then bring to room temperature or warm up in the microwave if desired.
    • Frozen Bananas: You can also use thawed frozen bananas in this muffin recipe. But make sure to dry them slightly to remove excess water.
    Banana Matcha Easter Cupcakes

    How to customize these Easter Cupcakes 

    • Nuts - add ¼ cup of crushed pecans or walnuts to the batter, it will taste amazing!
    • Chocolate chips - white or dark chocolate chips for the muffin batter! Fold through ¼ cup of chocolate chips into the batter and reserve a few to top the muffins with. 
    • Cranberries or other fresh berries will also add some extra flavor, but the muffins will not taste so sweet because berries tend to be on the sour side. If using, add about the same amount as chocolate chips and nuts.

    Celebrate Easter with these cute little Banana Matcha Easter Cupcakes and don't forget to let me know how you like them!

    Thanks,

    Julia

    Banana Matcha Easter Cupcakes

    Banana Matcha Easter Cupcakes

    These Banana Matcha Easter Cupcakes are moist and delectable, soft, and healthy. A great recipe to bake for this Easter Holiday Season and also whenever you want to prepare something healthy and quick to satisfy your sugar cravings.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Author: Julia | The Yummy Bowl
    Course: Dessert
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Servings: 16 cupcakes
    Calories: 218kcal

    INGREDIENTS

    Banana Cupcakes

    • 3 pcs ripe bananas mashed
    • 3 cups almond flour blanched
    • 3 tablespoon apple sauce
    • 3 pcs large eggs room temp
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla paste or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Matcha Cupcake Frosting

    • 1 stick butter 82% cubed, cold
    • 2 tablespoon matcha powder
    • 1 cup powdered sugar/confectioners sugar
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla paste or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 ⅓ cup (10.2 oz) cream cheese, cold
    • 1 package Food coloring (optional) quantity as per package instructions for deeper green color

    INSTRUCTIONS

    Banana Muffins

    • Preheat the oven to 350 F and prepare a muffin tin with individual muffin/cupcake liners. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl or stand mixer, mix mashed banana, cinnamon, eggs, vanilla, soda, and baking powder. Beat/mix until smooth consistency and stir in the almond flour.
    • Scoop the mixture into muffin liners (it should cover about ¾ of the muffin tin, use a medium to large ice cream scoop for this), smooth out the edges with a teaspoon but don’t flatten the top. Bake for 30 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack for 20-30 minutes before adding the frosting.

    Matcha Cupcake Frosting

    • Cream butter with a hand mixer, the paddle attachment of a stand mixer, or a wooden spoon until smooth and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until fully incorporated. Beat in vanilla paste/extract. Add cream cheese and mix until all ingredients combined.
    • Lastly, add matcha and green food coloring (if using), and beat for thirty seconds until smooth or until the desired color is reached.
    • Place in the piping bag and refrigerate for one hour. Add the frosting onto cooled muffins and decorate with chocolate sprinkles and eggs.
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    Nutrition Facts
    Banana Matcha Easter Cupcakes
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 218
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Marge

      March 19, 2021 at 12:31 pm

      5 stars
      Love a good banana muffin and never knew matcha cream can taste so good. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Julia

        March 21, 2021 at 9:00 pm

        Matcha has such a unique taste, and me too, it took few failed recipes to find a good balance of flavors! Thank you so much!

        Reply
    2. Julia

      September 16, 2021 at 1:41 am

      5 stars
      An easy gluten free banana cupcakes!

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