Matcha Pistachio Muffins
Matcha pistachio muffins are a fun and colorful dessert for St Patrick's day or any special occasion!
Serving: 8
Calories: 311kcal
Ingredients
- 140 g butter, softened
- 140 g muscovado sugar
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 140 g self-raising flour
- zest of 1 orange
- 1 tablespoon Matcha green tea
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 very ripe banana, mashed
- 4 tablespoon pistachio nuts, chopped plus extra for decorating
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then slowly add the eggs with a little flour.
- Fold in the remaining flour, banana, matcha tea, pistachio, orange zest, a pinch of salt and baking powder.
- Pour the mixture into a prepared muffin tin, filling almost to the top each mould. Top each muffin with extra chopped pistachio and a pinch of caster sugar.
- Bake for about 5 mins at 425F/200C, then lower to 360F/180C and continue to bake for 10 mins, or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for 10 mins, then remove to a wire rack and serve. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 187mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 616IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg
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