Description
Soft, fluffy pistachio muffins made with real pistachios and a hint of almond flavor. Perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, chopped pistachios, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Add a few drops of green food coloring if desired.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can sprinkle extra chopped pistachios on top before baking for added crunch.
- These muffins freeze well for up to 2 months.
- Green food coloring is optional but gives a classic pistachio muffin look.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg