If classic banana bread had a wellness glow-up, it would look like this. This matcha raspberry banana bread blends antioxidant-rich matcha with juicy raspberries for a loaf that’s soft, lightly sweet, and a little more interesting than your usual bake.
Matcha Raspberry Banana Bread (With Raspberry Glaze)
Recipe TypeDessert
Dietary InfoVegetarian
Prep Time10–15 minutes
Cook Time30–40 minutes
Total Time45–55 minutes
Ingredients
Banana Bread
4–5 ripe bananas, mashed
2 eggs
2 tsp matcha powder
¾ cup brown sugar
¾ cup melted butter, cooled
1½ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ cup raspberries
Optional Raspberry Glaze
1½ cups powdered sugar
¼ cup raspberries, mashed and strained
1–2 tbsp water (or milk, if preferred)
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf tin with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. In a large bowl, mash or blend the bananas until smooth. Stir in the brown sugar.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and matcha powder.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and mix until just combined.
5. Stir in the melted butter, then gently fold in the raspberries.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the bread cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing or glazing.
Raspberry Glaze
1. Sift the powdered sugar into a bowl.
2. Mash the raspberries into a purée and strain through a sieve to remove seeds.
3. Slowly mix the strained raspberry liquid into the powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency.
4. If needed, add water or milk 1 tablespoon at a time to thin.
5. Drizzle over the cooled banana bread and let set for about 5 minutes before slicing.
Storage Tip: This banana bread stores well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days, or in the fridge for up to five. It can also be frozen—slice it first, wrap individual pieces, and you’ve got an easy grab-and-go snack whenever the mood hits.
