5 from 4 votes

Try these easy-to-make Gluten Free Matcha Muffins for breakfast or as an afternoon snack! Made with rice flour, they have a light and fluffy texture that you will love.

Looking for gluten-free recipes? Try my Rice Flour Pancakes, Rice Flour Chocolate Muffins, or Rice Flour Donuts!

Rice flour matcha muffins on a muffin tin.

I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy them!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

These matcha muffins are perfect for anyone looking for a delicious gluten-free treat.
It’s a one-bowl recipe where you mix all the ingredients together in one bowl.
In less than 30 minutes, you can have fluffy rice flour muffins!

Matcha

Matcha is traditional Japanese green tea made by grinding down whole green tea leaves called Tencha into an ultra-fine powder. Unlike regular green tea, where you steep the leaves and discard them, matcha provides you with all the goodness and nutrients that leaves contain.

With its vibrant green color, matcha holds a special place in Japanese culture. It’s commonly used in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies but is also found in various desserts like matcha ice cream and cakes. Find more delicious matcha recipes here.

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make these Gluten Free Matcha Muffins:

Rice flour: I use plain white rice flour, but you can substitute it with brown rice flour.
Oil: You can use any oil that does not have a strong smell or flavor, such as light vegetable oil.
Matcha powder is graded according to quality. While ceremonial-grade matcha is used for traditional tea ceremonies, culinary-grade matcha is a good choice for making matcha latte and dessert at an affordable price. Please note that some other types of matcha powder contain sugar.
Soy milk is my preference, but you can also use other plant-based milk options, such as almond milk or oat milk.

How To Make Gluten-Free Matcha Muffins: STEP BY STEP

The instructions are the same as Gluten-free Chocolate Muffins. Follow the steps below, but swap out the cacao powder for matcha.

How to make rice flour chocolate muffins.

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, oil, and soy milk.

Step 2

Add the rice flour, baking powder, and matcha powder to the bowl.

Step 3

Blend the batter until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the batter evenly into a muffin pan and bake.

Remove them from your oven and cool them on a wire rack. Enjoy these fluffy and delicious treats!

Recipe Tips

To prevent the muffins from sticking to the tin, it is recommended to use paper liners inside the muffin cups. This will also make removing the muffins from the tin easier after baking.
For all matcha lovers, doubling the amount of powder is a great way to enjoy more green tea flavor!
If you want to make a larger batch, simply double the ingredients.

Storage

Store the muffins at room temperature for up to five days. During hot weather, it’s safe to store them in the fridge. When ready to eat, warm them up in the microwave for 20 seconds to restore their fluffy texture.

You can also store them in the freezer by wrapping each piece with plastic wrap. They’ll last one month that way. Thaw at room temperature or microwave them before eating.

Variations and Mix-in Ideas

You can mix in your favorite ingredients, from chocolate to jam! I added pieces of chocolate bars to this recipe.

Mash the banana and add it to the dough
Mix in your favorite jam
Mix in blueberries
Mix in chocolate chips
Mix in nuts

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Gluten Free Matcha Muffins (Rice Flour Recipe)

5 from 4 votes

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Prep: 10

Cook: 20

Total: 30

Servings: 6 muffins

Author: Juri Austin

These muffins are perfect if you're craving a gluten-free dessert. Try these easy-to-make Rice Flour Matcha Muffins for breakfast or as an afternoon snack!

Equipment

12-cup Muffin Pan

Ingredients

Wet ingredients

▢ 2 Eggs
▢ ¼ c Sugar, 50g
▢ 3 tbsp Oil, 35g
▢ 5 tbsp Soy milk, 70g

Dry ingredients

▢ ¾ c Rice flour, 120g
▢ 1 tsp Baking powder
▢ 2 tsp Matcha powder

Instructions

Preparation: Preheat oven at 180C/356F.
Wet ingredients: Put Wet ingredients into a bowl and mix.
Dry ingredients: Place a strainer on the bowl, add dry ingredients, sift them, and mix.
Pour the dough: Pour the dough into a muffin pan evenly.
Bake: Bake for 20 minutes at 180C/356F.

Notes

Storage: They will be good for two days at room temperature, three days in the fridge, and one month when wrapped with cling film and stored in the freezer.
Substitute: You can substitute soy milk with your favorite milk, such as oat and almond milk. You can use oil that doesn’t have a strong smell.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: gluten free, matcha muffins, rice flour recipes

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4 Comments

Cecile says:

Dec 17, 2022 at 4:49 AM

Hi Juri,
I just tried the recipe and the muffins turned out very dry… I measured everything by weight when mentioned. After I sifted the dry ingredients, I added them to the wet ingredients and rice flour clumps formed. I had to whisk everything thoroughly before pouring the batter into the muffin tin.
How can I make sure it’s not as dry?
I baked them for 20 mins at 350. Maybe I should try at 325? The top was a bit browned. Thanks for your help.

1. JURI says:
  
  Dec 18, 2022 at 3:04 AM
  
  Hi Cecile, thanks for trying the recipe, and sorry to hear that it didn’t turn out well…I’m not sure of the cause, but it may be due to the type of rice flour you’re using – some varieties absorb more moisture than others. If so, you could try adding one or more tablespoons of milk to the batter. I hope it helps!
  
Serena says:

Jun 24, 2022 at 10:08 PM

Is there a way to substitute eggs here? I’m vegan :/

1. JURI says:
  
  Jun 25, 2022 at 5:05 AM
  
  Hi Serena, you can try these Vegan Matcha Muffins (https://chefjacooks.com/en/vegan-matcha-muffins/) and substitute all-purpose flour with rice flour in this recipe. I hope it helps!