Keto Matcha Cupcakes Recipe: A Flavorful Green Tea Treat 🧁🍵

Green Tea Cupcakes

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My family loves green tea desserts, so these Keto Matcha Cupcakes are a wonderful treat to have on hand!

They are sweetened with stevia, but the rich, earthy flavor is so satisfying that you will completely forget you are watching your sugar intake.

Whether you follow a strict keto lifestyle or are just looking for a unique dessert, these cupcakes are plain delicious and feature a stunning, vibrant green color.

The addition of a pale green Matcha Cream Cheese Frosting makes these treats look as impressive as they taste.

They are perfect for sharing with friends and family during any season, providing a refreshing twist on the traditional cupcake.

The Power of Premium Matcha Powder 🌿

Matcha is a specially grown and processed green tea powder that offers a much more concentrated flavor and color than standard green tea.

What Makes Matcha Unique?

Shade-Grown: The tea plants are grown in the shade for the last few weeks before harvest, which increases chlorophyll levels and creates that vibrant green hue.
Pure Texture: During processing, the stems and veins are removed, leaving only the tender parts of the leaf to be stone-ground into a fine matcha powder.
Flavor Profile: It offers a complex, earthy taste with a hint of natural sweetness, perfectly balanced by the creamy frosting in this recipe.

Perfect for Holidays and Healthy Celebrations 🎉

While these cupcakes are a fantastic year-round snack, their natural green color makes them a standout choice for specific festivities.

Festive Green Themes

Holiday Ready: These are ideal for St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Christmas, or even Earth Day celebrations where green is the guest of honor.
Keto-Friendly Baking: By using almond flour and flaxseed flour, this recipe remains gluten-free and low-carb without sacrificing the moist texture you expect from a great cupcake.
Natural Energy: Many enjoy matcha for its natural caffeine boost, making these cupcakes a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up alongside a cup of coffee or tea.

Keto Matcha Cupcakes with Matcha Cream Cheese Frosting

⏱️ Prep Time: 10 Minutes | Cook Time: 15 Minutes | Yield: 10 Cupcakes

🧁 Cupcake Ingredients

1 cup Almond Flour
1/4 cup Flaxseed Flour
1 tsp Matcha Powder
3 Eggs
1/2 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
1 tbsp Coconut Oil
3 tbsp Granulated Stevia
1 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/4 tsp Salt

🍵 Frosting Ingredients

5 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
1 tbsp Butter (melted)
2/3 cup Powdered Stevia
2 tsp Matcha Powder
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
2 tbsp Unsweetened Almond Milk (optional, for thinning)

📝 Instructions

Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a cupcake tin with baking cups.
Mix Dry: Whisk the almond flour, flaxseed flour, matcha, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl; set aside.
Mix Wet: In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to blend the eggs, almond milk, coconut oil, stevia, and vanilla for about 2 minutes.
Combine: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and continue mixing for 3 more minutes.
Bake: Scoop the batter evenly into the cups and bake for 15–18 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let them cool completely on a rack.
Frost: Whisk softened cream cheese and melted butter until creamy. Add powdered stevia, vanilla, and matcha. Pipe the frosting in circles starting from the outer edge moving inward.
Serve: Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container!

Ready to Bake These Vibrant Keto Treats? ⬇️

These matcha cupcakes are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth while staying on track with your health goals!