Advent muffins with matcha cream

Christmassy, green, creamy 🎄💚

These moist gingerbread muffins with fluffy matcha cream are the perfect holiday treat with a modern twist. Spicy, sweet, and fluffy—topped with our HEALTHBAR Ceremonial Matcha Topped with whipped cream and decorated with powdered sugar and glitter. Holiday cheer guaranteed!

These muffins taste like winter markets, the scent of cookies, and candlelight—but without any of the classic Christmas clichés. The base is a moist gingerbread dough with spelt flour, fine spices, and a soft texture.

The highlight: A creamy topping made from vegan matcha cream, whipped with HEALTHBAR Ceremonial Matcha for a green glow and a subtly tart balance to the sweet base. Perfect for Advent coffee, gift boxes, or as a creative contrast to a cookie plate.

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✨ Ingredients for about 9 muffins

🧁 For the muffins:

  • 200 g spelt flour
  • 120 g unrefined sugar
  • 1 heaped teaspoon gingerbread spice
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 150 g plant-based milk (e.g. oat)
  • 20 ml lemon juice
  • 50 g liquid vegan butter
  • 30 g liquid coconut oil

🍵 For the matcha cream topping

  • 250 g vegan whipped cream
  • 50 g powdered sugar
  • 5g HEALTHBAR Ceremonial Matcha –to the product

🧊 Decoration ideas

  • Sugar pearls
  • powdered sugar
  • dried cranberries
  • small rosemary sprigs
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🧑‍🍳 So geht’s – Step by Step

1. Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan/convection oven). Line a muffin tin with paper baking cups or lightly grease it.

2. Prepare the dough
In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, gingerbread spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt) thoroughly. In a second bowl, stir in the liquid ingredients (plant-based milk, lemon juice, vegan butter, and coconut oil) until smooth. Then combine the ingredients and stir just until a smooth batter forms.

3. Baking
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups and bake for about 20 minutes. Check with a toothpick to see if they're cooked through. Let the muffins cool completely.

4. Prepare the matcha cream
Whip the vegan whipped cream with the powdered sugar and the HEALTHBAR Ceremonial Matcha until stiff. Transfer to a piping bag.

5. Decorate
Top the cooled muffins with the matcha cream. Decorate with sugar pearls, powdered sugar, or other Christmas-themed toppings, if desired. Enjoy or refrigerate.

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💡 Tips & Tricks

  • For more spice, optionally add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon or ginger powder to the dough.
  • Topping upgrade: Matcha chocolate (grated or melted) instead of sugar pearls.
  • The muffins (with topping) will keep fresh in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
  • Ideal for gift boxes or brunch buffets!
Can I make the recipe gluten-free?

Yes, it works just as well with a gluten-free flour mix and 1 teaspoon of binding agent (e.g. locust bean gum).
Which vegan cream is best for topping?

Whipped oat cream or soy cream works best – it sets nicely and retains its structure.
Can I freeze the muffins?

Yes, but best served without topping. After thawing, garnish with the matcha cream.
What can I use instead of gingerbread spice?

A mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger works wonderfully – or simply pumpkin spice.

📊 Nutritional values per muffin (approx.)

Nutritional value Quantity per piece
Calories 230 kcal
Fat 11 g
Carbohydrates 28 g
protein 3 g

  • Vegan

  • Gluten free

    when using gluten-free flour

  • Perfect for conscious moments

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