High Protein Matcha Green Tea Muffins

Oh baby, I’m so excited to be sharing this matcha green tea muffin recipe with you today. It’s no secret that I’m absolutely obsessed with matcha. From cashew milk matcha lattes to matcha green smoothies, I’ve had a long love affair with matcha. Recently, I learned about Kodiak Cakes new all-purpose flour (which is higher in protein than regular flour) and it seemed like the perfect opportunity to experiment with making a baked matcha product. 

Why am I obsessed with matcha?

Good question – there’s a whole myriad of reasons to explain my obsession with matcha. Not only do I think it has a unique and bold flavor, it’s absolutely packed full of health benefits. Matcha green tea contains naturally occurring antioxidants (read more about the science behind that here) which lead to increased energy levels, fat oxidation and has been shown to help regulate blood glucose levels as well. What makes matcha more powerful than just regular old green tea is the fact that matcha contains nutrients from the entire tea leaf. 

What I’m trying to say here is that not only can matcha increase your energy levels, in a nice steady way which doesn’t result in a wild caffeine crash, it also increases your antioxidant intake and could potentially aid in your fat loss efforts. Pretty sweet, am I right?

What Sets These Matcha Green Tea Muffins Apart

In homage (lol) to my love for matcha, muffins were a must. I’d avoided making them in the past because I wasn’t too sure how I’d make a healthier version without severely altering the taste. Luckily for me, Kodiak Cakes recently announced a new product – an all purpose flour that was higher in protein and fiber than most supermarket all purpose flour brands. Yay! This really excited me because now I could up the protein levels of the muffins without altering the taste.

During my experimentation phase, I also knew that I wanted a muffin with a higher fiber count as well. I’ve recently adopted the principles of the F-Factor diet (blog post to come on that…) which basically espouses a diet high in fiber. It took me a couple of tries but eventually I got the recipe down, and had some friends taste it to verify that the muffins were actually tasty and I wasn’t just deluding myself.

So without further ado, here is the recipe for my matcha green tea muffins which are packed with muscle building protein and fat burning fiber!

Recipe: Matcha Green Tea Muffins

These matcha green tea muffins are honestly so easy to make and I cannot wait for you to try them. Yes, they are still a treat (I will never compromise flavor just to make something slightly lower in calories) but they’re a much healthier sweet treat than your average green tea muffin from Starbucks or elsewhere. I’d love to hear your feedback on my recipe – either in the comments below or by tagging me in your creations on Instagram. Let me know what other yummy, healthy treats and meals you’d like me to make for you!

Honestly yours,
Alice

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