Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Pistachio Muffins, a perfect treat for any occasion. These muffins feature a tender crumb and a vibrant green hue, making them as visually appealing as they are delicious. The secret to their moist texture lies in the instant pudding mix, ensuring these muffins stay fresh longer. With a harmonious blend of pistachios and almond extract, they offer a rich nutty flavor that’s hard to resist. Serve them warm for breakfast or enjoy them as a satisfying snack throughout the day.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 box (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix (dry)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup neutral oil (e.g., canola)
- ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ cup chopped unsalted raw pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, pudding mix, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine buttermilk, sugar, oil, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract until light and creamy.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fill each muffin cup with batter and top with chopped pistachios.
- Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F, then reduce temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 13-16 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg