Matcha Green Tea & Date Muffins

• Ingredients
• 1/2 cup coconut flour
• 2-3 tablespoons matcha green tea powder
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 5-7 dates, pitted and chopped
• 3 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce
• 2 tablespoons raw honey
• 1/3 cup pistachio nuts, chopped
• Additional Materials
• muffin pan
• muffin cups
• 2 mixing bowls
• wire whisk
• Vitamix (or conventional blender)

1. 1. Preparing Your Matcha Green Tea & Date Muffins: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and then begin prepping your ingredients as followed.
2. 2. Sift the coconut flour before combining with the rest of your dry ingredients. This method will help to break down any lumps in the flour. Once your flour is sifted, combine with the rest of your dry ingredients. Add the chopped dates and stir to coat with the dry ingredients.
3. 3. In another bowl, whisk together the apple sauce, egg and vanilla extract. Or, if you are a proud owner of a food processor and or Vitamix, pour all of the wet ingredients directly into it. Pulse for 10-20 seconds. Do not over mix.
4. 4. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir until blended. Again, be careful not to over mix otherwise your batter will loose its texture.
5. 5. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-fourths full. Cook for about 15-20 minutes. Once the muffins are fully cooked, remove from the oven. Drizzle a small amount of raw honey over the tops of each muffin, then add a pinch of chopped pistachios for a more decorative appearance.

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/68373-matcha-green-tea-date-muffins (may not work)