Green Pistachio Muffins (Printable Version)
Moist, vibrant muffins flavored with ground pistachios and vanilla, ready in 35 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - ½ cup shelled pistachios, finely ground
03 - 1 tsp baking powder
04 - ½ tsp baking soda
05 - ¼ tsp salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - ¾ cup granulated sugar
07 - ½ cup whole milk
08 - ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
09 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Optional Topping
12 - ¼ cup chopped pistachios
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground pistachios, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, milk, yogurt, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix as this can result in dense muffins.
05 - Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Sprinkle chopped pistachios on top if desired.
06 - Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. The tops should be lightly golden.
07 - Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The ground pistachios create this incredibly tender crumb that's unlike any regular muffin
- They strike this perfect balance between indulgent and wholesome, plus the green color makes people smile
02 -
- Overmixing is the enemy here, once the flour disappears stop mixing even if it looks slightly uneven
- Room temperature ingredients blend better and give you that consistent texture every time
03 -
- Grind your pistachios right before mixing to capture that fresh aromatic oil
- For extra green color, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of finely chopped spinach or a pinch of matcha powder to the wet ingredients