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Pistachio Muffins

pistachio muffins
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Incredibly moist and bursting with nutty pistachio flavor, these pistachio muffins are a delicious treat for breakfast or anytime. Made with real pistachios without any pudding mix, these muffins are perfect for pistachio lovers!
Servings: 12 muffins
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients 

Pistachio Orange Muffins

  • 1 cup milk*
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup shelled pistachios
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup plain yogurt or sour cream**
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 oranges, zested

Pistachio Crumble, for topping

  • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted**

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a cupcake tin with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Make a buttermilk by mixing together milk and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Place the cup of pistachios and sugar in the base of a food processor. Process on low until finely ground together.
  • Add this 'pistachio sugar' to the base of a large bowl along with the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together to combine.
  • To the bowl, add the buttermilk, yogurt, vanilla, and orange zest. Fold together to combine, taking care not to overmix.
  • Make the pistachio crumble:
    Combine all ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • Divide the batter into the prepared muffin tin and top with the pistachio crumble.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove and allow to cool before diving in!

Notes

*I prefer oat milk for baking because of it's higher carbohydrate concentrate, but can sub other milks.
** Vegan options work great, but you'll want something on the thicker side. Vegan butter also works for the pistachio crumble!

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 267mgPotassium: 264mgFiber: 3gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 215IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 121mgIron: 2mg
Course: Breakfast, brunch, muffins, Snack
Cuisine: American
Author: Alexandra Caspero