Green Pistachio Muffins (Printable View)
Deliciously moist and fluffy pistachio muffins, vibrant and flavorful. An ideal treat for breakfast or a sweet snack anytime.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios
03 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1/2 cup whole milk
08 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
09 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
12 - 1-2 drops natural green food coloring (optional)
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners, ensuring each cavity is ready for batter.
02 - In a food processor, pulse the shelled unsalted pistachios until they are finely ground, taking care to stop before they form a paste. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the ground pistachios for topping.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly whisk together the all-purpose flour, the remaining finely ground pistachios, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until uniformly combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole milk, plain Greek yogurt, vegetable oil, large eggs, pure vanilla extract, and natural green food coloring (if using) until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
05 - Pour the combined wet ingredients into the bowl containing the dry ingredients. Gently mix with a spatula or wooden spoon just until the ingredients are moistened and barely combined. Avoid overmixing the batter.
06 - Evenly distribute the muffin batter among the 12 prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle the reserved finely ground pistachios over the top of each filled cup.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
08 - Allow the baked muffins to cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes. Then, carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- Youll adore how effortlessly these come together, leaving your kitchen smelling like a dream.
- They offer a perfectly moist texture and that distinctive pistachio flavor that feels both comforting and a little bit fancy.
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- Overmixing batter is the silent killer of muffin fluffiness; it develops gluten too much, resulting in a dense, tough texture.
- The proper grind of pistachios is crucial; too fine and it becomes paste, too coarse and the texture might be off.
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- Don't be afraid to gently fold in a few chopped white chocolate chips or dried cranberries for an extra layer of flavor and texture.
- For a deeper green without food coloring, you can use a small amount of spinach powder, which is nearly flavorless in such a small quantity.