These Healthy St Patrick's Day Matcha Cupcakes are naturally green, lightly sweet, and topped with creamy frosting for a festive better-for-you dessert everyone will love.
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Hi beauties! Looking for a festive treat that isn't loaded with artificial food coloring and sugar? These Healthy St Patrick's Day Matcha Cupcakes are naturally green thanks to matcha green tea powder and lightly sweetened for a better-for-you holiday dessert. They're soft, fluffy, and topped with a creamy swirl of frosting and fun shamrock sprinkles - perfect for celebrating without the sugar crash.
Matcha isn't just beautiful in baked goods - it adds a gentle earthy sweetness and a boost of antioxidants too. That makes these cupcakes a fun option if you want something festive but a little more wholesome than the usual bright green bakery treats. They're kid-approved, party-ready, and totally Instagram-worthy.
Whether you're hosting a St Patrick's Day party, packing a fun school treat, or just want a cozy baking project at home, these healthy matcha cupcakes bring the holiday spirit in the prettiest (and tastiest) way.
Why You'll Love These Healthy Matcha Cupcakes
- Naturally green from matcha - no artificial dyes
- Lower in sugar than traditional cupcakes
- Soft, fluffy texture with a subtle green tea flavor
- Perfect festive dessert for St Patrick's Day
- Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients
What Does Matcha Taste Like in Cupcakes?
Matcha has a smooth, slightly earthy flavor with a mild natural sweetness. In these cupcakes, it pairs beautifully with vanilla and the creamy frosting, creating a balanced flavor that's not too strong or bitter. Even people who don't usually drink matcha love it in dessert form!
Ingredients
For the Matcha Cupcakes
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or white whole wheat flour)
- 1 tablespoon matcha green tea powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup avocado oil or melted coconut oil
- ½ cup maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup milk of choice
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Lighter Vanilla Frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings (Optional but Festive!)
- Green sprinkles
- Shamrock cupcake toppers
- White chocolate pearls
How to Make Healthy St Patrick's Day Matcha Cupcakes
Step 1: Prep
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, matcha powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk eggs, Greek yogurt, oil, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Step 4: Combine
Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir until just combined - don't overmix.
Step 5: Bake
Divide batter evenly into cupcake liners (about ¾ full). Bake for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
How to Make the Frosting
Beat butter and cream cheese together until smooth and fluffy. Add powdered sugar gradually, then mix in vanilla and milk until you reach a soft, pipeable consistency.
Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and top with sprinkles and shamrock decorations.
Tips for Perfect Matcha Cupcakes
- Use culinary-grade matcha for baking
- Don't overbake - matcha cupcakes can dry out faster than regular vanilla ones
- Sift matcha powder to prevent clumps
- Let cupcakes cool fully before frosting
Make Them Dairy-Free
Swap Greek yogurt for dairy-free yogurt and use plant-based butter and cream cheese in the frosting for an easy dairy-free St Patrick's Day dessert.
How to Store
Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving for best texture and flavor.
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Final Thoughts on Healthy St Patrick's Day Matcha Cupcakes
These Healthy St. Patrick's Day Matcha Cupcakes are the kind of treat that feels just as good to make as to eat. Naturally green from matcha and lightly sweetened, they bring all the festive St Patrick's Day charm without relying on artificial colors or overly sugary frosting. They're soft, fluffy, and just fancy enough to look bakery-worthy on your dessert table.
Whether you're baking with your kids, bringing a treat to a party, or simply making something fun for yourself, this recipe adds a little extra joy (and a pop of green!) to the celebration. Cute, cozy, and secretly better-for-you - that's a holiday win in my book. 🍀💚
Until next time,
Healthy St Patrick's Day Matcha Cupcakes
Ingredients
Matcha Cupcakes
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour or white whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon matcha green tea powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup avocado oil or melted coconut oil
- ½ cup maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup milk of choice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Lighter Vanilla Frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- Green sprinkles
- Shamrock cupcake toppers
- White chocolate pearls
Instructions
Make The Cupcakes
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, matcha powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk eggs, Greek yogurt, oil, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir until just combined - do not overmix.
- Divide batter evenly into cupcake liners, filling about ¾ full.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
Make The Frosting
- Beat butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and continue mixing.
- Add vanilla and milk, beating until frosting is smooth and pipeable.
- Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
- Decorate with green sprinkles, shamrock toppers, or festive candies.
Notes
- Use culinary-grade matcha for best color and flavor.
- Sift matcha powder before mixing to prevent clumps.
- Do not overbake - matcha cupcakes can dry out quickly.
- Store cupcakes in the fridge for up to 3 days and bring to room temperature before serving.
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