Pistachio Muffins

This easy Pistachio Muffins recipe yields fluffy, incredibly moist muffins that take roughly 30 minutes to make. Every bite is loaded with crunchy pistachios, that contrast well with the soft muffins. These muffins rival any bakery muffins with their perfectly domed tops, and crunchy sugar coating. Enjoy these for a delicious breakfast or brunch treat.

Bakery style muffins are my weakness. Truly, is there anything that beats a fresh, warm, soft muffin? Pistachio muffins may not be as common as my favorite blueberry muffins, but they are darn good and one that I think you need to try if you haven’t already.

These pistachio muffins are a fun treat for spring. I love their vibrant green color, and the contrast in textures from the pistachios with the soft fluffy muffins. I guarantee these will be a hit in your household and may become your new favorite muffins.

Here’s what you will love about these Pistachio Muffins

• This pistachio muffins recipe yields bakery style muffins that you can make right at home. There’s nothing that beats a warm, fresh out of the oven muffin!
• These muffins stay moist for days!!
• These muffins can be mixed in one bowl and take less than 10 minutes of hands on time, making them a quick, easy breakfast or brunch treat you can make the morning of.
• The muffins contain Greek yogurt, which not only adds moisture to the muffins, but it also adds protein, calcium and probiotics to the muffins.
• These muffins freeze well, so you can make them for your week ahead

Here’s how to make these Pistachio Muffins

To begin making these pistachio muffins you’ll add the “wet ingredients”, including the sugar and whisk to combine. This includes the sugar, eggs, butter, yogurt, vanilla extract and milk

add in the “dry ingredients”

Next, you’ll add in the “dry ingredients”. This includes the flour, pistachio pudding mix, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk the batter JUST until combined. It is okay if it’s a little lumpy. Muffin batter is actually meant to be lumpy. The lumpy batter helps to trap the air bubbles and helps the muffins rise and become fluffy. So, it is important to not overmix.

add in the pistachios

Finally, you’ll mix in the pistachios. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to fold the pistachios into the muffin batter. Mis JUST until combined. You don’t want to overmix the muffin batter as it can lead to a tougher texture in the muffins.

bake the muffins

After mixing the batter, you’ll scoop into your prepared 12-count muffin tin, sprinkle the tops of the muffins with coarse sugar. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

Storage

These pistachio muffins can be stored in the fridge for 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months, so you can prep them in advance.

These muffins will also stay fresh, covered in an airtight container, a few days at room temperature

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make my own muffin liners?

Cut 12 pieces of parchment paper that measures 5×5 inches for regular size muffins. If you want to make jumbo muffins, cut 6 pieces of parchment paper that measures 6×6 inches. Place a piece of parchment paper on the bottom of a glass, then use your hands to press the parchment paper along the sides of the glass. This will create the shape of the liner. Place the liners in the muffin tin. It’s okay if they don’t fit perfectly. The muffin batter will hold the muffin batter in the muffin tin, once added

can i use dairy free milk?

You can use your favorite dairy or dairy free milk in this strawberry muffins recipe

Here are some of my favorite muffin recipes

• Jumbo Blueberry Muffins
• Blueberry Streusel Muffins
• Strawberry Muffins
• Almond Croissant Muffins

Here are a few other Breakfast ideas I think you will love!

• Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls (like Cinnabon)
• Soft 1-hour cinnamon rolls
• English Muffin Bread

Let me know what you thought!

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