Matcha Pumpkin Muffin Cookie Bites (Printable)

Earthy matcha and pumpkin create soft, bite-sized fusion cookies perfect for snacks or sweet autumn gatherings.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup almond flour
03 - 1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
07 - 1 tablespoon matcha powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

→ Wet Ingredients

10 - 2/3 cup pumpkin purée (unsweetened)
11 - 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
12 - 1 large egg
13 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Optional Add-ins

14 - 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
15 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, matcha powder, cinnamon, and ginger until evenly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, melted coconut oil or butter, egg, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Gently fold in chocolate chips and chopped nuts, if using.
06 - Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each piece apart for even baking.
07 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until bites are set and the edges are lightly golden.
08 - Allow bites to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Unique fusion of flavors: earthy matcha and sweet pumpkin
  • Quick and easy to make in 30 minutes
02 -
  • For vegan bites, substitute a flax egg and use dairy-free chocolate
  • These bites can be frozen for up to 2 months
03 -
  • Dust finished bites with extra matcha powder for color
  • For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour instead of all-purpose flour
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