Pistachio Muffins

Making pistachio muffins at home is so easy to do with this quick and delicious homemade muffin recipe. These are bakery-style pistachio muffins that are plump, round topped with an alluring nutty aroma.

Next time, try this homemade pistachio pudding, a pistachio lover favorite.

This easy muffin recipe produces muffins that are filled with freshness and flavor. There's no wrong time to make muffins, as they are perfect to eat any time of the year.

Whether you're enjoying one with a cup of tea in the afternoon or with yogurt for a light breakfast, this is a muffin lovers dream come true as they are moist and full of nutty flavor. Today, I share with you my tips and tricks for making the perfect bakery style muffins.

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• ❤️ Why You'll Love It
• 📝 Ingredients
• 🥄 Instructions
• 💡 Tips
• 🧺 Storage
• 👩‍🍳 Variations
• 💬 FAQs
• 📣 Related Recipes
• Breakfast Treats
• Pistachio Muffins

❤️ Why You'll Love It

• Fresh muffins in less than 30 minutes. Make a double batch to freeze.
• Pistachio muffins made easy with instant pudding mix.
• The perfect afternoon snack or an easy breakfast.
• Homemade muffins that taste way better than store-bought.

Pistachio muffins are incredibly tender and moist and have a pleasant nutty flavor, especially when adding almond extract. The flavor combo of almonds and pistachios make one delicious muffin!

📝 Ingredients

Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

🥄 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

1. Put flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and instant pistachio pudding mix into a large bowl and mix.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk milk, oil, sour cream, eggs, almond extract and vanilla extract together until light and fluffy.
3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix thoroughly with a spatula.
4. Spoon muffin batter into muffin tin ¾ of the way full. Bake according to directions below. Allow the muffins to cool completely.

💡 Tips

• There are pieces of almonds and pistachio nuts in most pistachio pudding boxes.
• You can omit the sour cream from the muffins however, this really adds a level of moisture to the muffins that makes them so lovely.
• If you want a greener colored muffin, you can add green food dye into the batter. The pistachio pudding mixture only adds a slight greenish color to the batter.
• I used parchment muffin liners for this recipe but you can use any muffin/cupcake liners you have on hand.
• When mixing the batter, try not to over mix it to keep it light and fluffy. The batter will be a nice thick batter.
• Be sure to wait until the oven is preheated before putting the muffin pan in to bake.

🧺 Storage

• Pistachio muffins can be stored in an airtight container on the counter for up to 4 days. You can also store them in a ziplock bag.
• These muffins are also great if you freeze them and reheat them. Make sure the pistachio muffins are cool completely and then wrap and store in the freezer.

👩‍🍳 Variations

• Add sugar granules to the top of the muffins to add some extra sweetness to them.
• Add chopped pistachios to the mixture or the top of the muffins to give even more pistachio flavor!
• Fresh cranberries can be thrown into the batter for another level of flavor.
• Melted white chocolate make a delicious drizzle.

💬 FAQs

📣 Related Recipes

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Breakfast Treats

• A delicious Banana milk recipe for a healthy breakfast that takes only 3 minutes to make. Delicious ripe bananas blended with your favorite milk and a splash of vanilla.
• Looking for a refreshing and delicious smoothie to brighten up your day? Try this delicious creamy banana pineapple smoothie. Full of tropical flavor this smoothie is great for a healthy breakfast or snack.
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