Matcha Banana Bread

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This easy and delicious Matcha Banana Bread recipe is a vibrant twist on the classic! Earthy matcha powder meets the natural sweetness of ripe bananas in this soft, moist, and even vegan loaf.

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🤔 What Is Matcha Banana Bread?
📋 Ingredients
🔄 Substitutions
💡 Variations
🍽 Equipment
👩🏽‍🍳 How To Make Matcha Banana Bread
✨ Sprinkle’s Expert Tips
🍰 Serving Ideas
💭 Recipe FAQ
🥣 Storage & Reheating Instructions
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Soft, naturally sweet, and baked with high-grade matcha, this loaf is perfect for breakfast, a cozy afternoon tea, or a rich snack. You’ll love the bright green color and slightly nutty, grassy flavor matcha brings to this cozy and comforting bake.

If you're a fan of matcha or banana bread — this one’s a must-bake!

And if you love matcha, be sure to check out this banana cream matcha latte, our mango matcha latte and matcha buttercream recipe. We also have a Matcha Monday series on social media, where I share my favorite matcha recipes with you!

sliced matcha banana bread on a wooden board

🤔 What Is Matcha Banana Bread?

Matcha Banana Bread is a flavorful twist on the traditional banana bread. It combines mashed ripe bananas with high-grade Japanese matcha green tea powder to create a beautifully colored, earthy-sweet, antioxidant-rich loaf. It’s soft, moist, and packed with plant-based goodness - a treat for both matcha lovers and banana bread fans!

📋 Ingredients

Here's what you’ll need for this vegan matcha banana bread recipe:

Wet Ingredients

ripe bananas (plus one extra for topping, if desired)
vanilla extract
plant milk (like almond, oat, soy, or coconut - we used homemade soy milk)
neutral oil
flax meal

Dry Ingredients

all-purpose flour
cane sugar
high-quality matcha
baking powder
salt

Optional Add-Ins

white chocolate chips (we used dairy-free/vegan kind)
chopped walnuts (for texture and nutty crunch)

🔄 Substitutions

If you're looking for alternative ingredients in your matcha banana bread, here are some good options to explore:

Oil → Applesauce (for lower fat), or melted vegan butter
Cane sugar → Coconut sugar, maple sugar, or monk fruit blend
Plant milk → Almond, oat, soy, or lite coconut milk – they all work!
All-purpose flour → Gluten-free 1:1 baking blend
Flax meal → Chia seed meal or egg replacer powder

💡 Variations

Try one of these ideas to customize your matcha loaf:

Chocolate Chip Matcha Bread – Fold in vegan dark chocolate chips
Matcha Swirl Banana Bread – Mix only half the batter with matcha, then swirl
Matcha Muffins – Use a muffin pan and bake for ~20–25 minutes

🍽 Equipment

Mixing bowls to mix the batter
Whisk or electric mixer to mix the batter
Loaf pan (9x5 inch) to bake your banana bread
Measuring cups and measuring spoons, or use a kitchen scale to measure your ingredients
Optional: parchment paper (or simply grease and flour your pan)
Cooling rack to cool the banana bread

👩🏽‍🍳 How To Make Matcha Banana Bread

Now, let's dive into the step-by-step process of making matcha banana bread from scratch at home!

Start by preheating your oven and prepping your loaf pan, by greasing and flowering it. Or alternatively line it with parchment paper.

A hand pouring milk into a bowl of batter

Mash the bananas in a bowl. Add vanilla, plant milk, oil, and flax meal. Mix well.

dry ingredients for matcha banana bread added to a bowl

2. Add dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, matcha, salt) and whisk until just combined.

adding white chocolate chips to matcha banana bread dough

3. Optional: Fold in white chocolate chips, or chopped walnuts, or whichever fold-ins you would like.

4. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Decorate the top with sliced banana, if desired. Slice the middle with a knife for even baking and optionally top with sugar and/or more chocolate chips.

Bake for 40 - 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean and the center reaches ~200–205°F.

freshly baked matcha banana bread in a loaf pan

2. Cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a rack.

✨ Sprinkle’s Expert Tips

For the brightest green color, use a high-quality ceremonial or latte-grade matcha.
Don’t overmix! That’s the #1 banana bread mistake.
Want extra rise? Let your batter rest for 10–15 minutes before baking.
Store banana bread in the fridge for longer freshness, especially in warm climates.

🍰 Serving Ideas

Enjoy your matcha banana bread:

With a mango matcha latte or cup of herbal tea
Toasted and slathered with vegan butter
As a sweet brunch offering
Packed in lunchboxes
For a pretty picnic treat

💭 Recipe FAQ

Do banana and matcha go well together?

Yes! The natural sweetness of banana complements the grassy, earthy flavor of matcha beautifully. Another great combo is this banana cream matcha latte.

How does matcha affect baking?

It adds a green hue and subtle tea flavor. It’s sensitive to heat, so don’t overbake to keep its color and benefits.

What is the number one mistake made when making banana bread?

Overmixing the batter! It can lead to dense or rubbery results. Mix just until combined.

Is matcha bread healthy?

It contains antioxidants from the matcha and fiber from bananas — but it’s still a treat. You can reduce sugar or use whole wheat flour for a healthier spin.

Can I sub the milk with almond or oat milk?

Absolutely. Any plant milk works great in this recipe.

Will I taste the banana?

Yes, it's banana bread overall! The matcha balances it well, so neither flavor is overwhelming.

Are you using a metal baking pan or one made with glass or ceramic?

We used a standard metal loaf pan. For ceramic or glass, increase baking time slightly.

Are you using a convection setting or regular bake?

This recipe was tested with regular bake mode.

Can I make this bread without matcha green tea?

Yes! Just leave it out and you’ll have a classic banana bread.

🥣 Storage & Reheating Instructions

How do you store it? Wrap tightly and store at room temp for 2–3 days or in the fridge up to 5 days. Reheat lightly before serving if you like.

Room temp: Wrap tightly and store for 2–3 days.
Fridge: Keeps fresh up to 5 days.
Freezer: Slice and freeze individually. Thaw overnight or toast directly from frozen.
To reheat: Lightly warm in the microwave or toaster oven.