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    Home » Breakfast » Satisfying Pistachio Muffins

    Satisfying Pistachio Muffins

    Last updated on February 10, 2022. Originally posted on February 10, 2022 By Elaine 34 Comments

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    One of the things I like about these pistachio muffins is that the pistachio flavor is subtle, yet so satisfying. The addition of chocolate chips and chopped pistachios completes them, making them a favorite of everyone who tries them.

    A plate with a muffin with a bite taken out of it and a wire rack with more muffins behind it

    Muffins are one of my favorite things. I love to bake them, eat them and watch other people eat them. But not in a creepy stalker kind of way.

    Really.

    I’m always wanting to make muffins and I always want one for breakfast. And here’s a secret, I almost always DO eat one. Shhhh. Don’t tell.

    They are such a quick and easy thing to eat for breakfast but you don’t have to stop there. You can eat them for a snack or even for dessert! All in the same day, if you feel like it.  Not that I have ever done that. 😉

    See the beauty of the muffin? So versatile and satisfying.

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    Helpful tips

    • If you can find unsalted pistachios, use then as you don’t want a salty muffin. I buy a package of unsalted pistachio meats from Trader Joe’s.
    • Some people like to add green food coloring to their pistachio muffins. I am not a fan of food coloring.
    • After adding the dry ingredients to a mixing bowl, I find using a pastry cutter to mix the ingredients together and break up the brown sugar.
    • When mixing the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, don’t over mix. Add pistachios and chocolate chips and mix until just combined.
    • This recipe is for 9 muffins since I love big muffins, but feel free to use 12 muffin cups. But if you do make 12 muffins, change the baking time to 20 minutes.
    • Every time I’ve made these muffins, they sink a little. Don’t worry, they are done.
    • To enhance the flavor of pistachio, add ½ teaspoon of almond extract.

    How to make pistachio muffins

    Pre-step

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line muffin pan with 9 paper liners, also known as muffin cups.

    Step one

    Gather the dry ingredients: spelt flour or all purpose flour, almond flour, brown sugar, cane sugar, baking soda, almond extract, and pistachio instant pudding.

    Flour, almond flour, sugars and pudding on a table

    Step two

    Place the dry ingredients in a medium large bowl. (A)

    Above - Dry ingredients in a glass bowl and below - dry ingredients mixed together

    Step three

    I use a pastry blender to mix it all together. I find it breaks up the brown sugar nicely. (B)

    Step four

    Gather the wet ingredients:  an egg, plain Greek yogurt, almond milk, almond extract, and olive oil.

    Yogurt, milk, eggs, chocolate chips and pistachios on a table

    You’ll also notice there are chocolate chips in the above photo. I just can’t help myself. I love chocolate chips in muffins!

    Step five

    Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients.

    All the wet ingredients in the bowl with the dry ingredients

    Step six

    Mix with a spatula until it’s not quite completely mixed. Add and mix in most of the chopped pistachios and the chocolate chips.

    Step seven

    Spoon pistachio muffins batter in the muffin cups. (C) Sprinkle the rest of the chopped pistachios on top.

    Above - Batter in the pan and below - muffins baked but still in the pan

    Step eight

    Place muffin pan in oven and bake for 22 minutes. (D)

    Step nine

    If your muffins touch each other in the pan like mine did. Take a sharp knife and cut them away from each other. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

    Nine muffins cooling on the rack

    Time to plate one.

    One of the pistachio filled muffins on a plate with more on the wire rack behind it

    Perfecto!

    I bite one.

    A plate with a muffin with a bite taken out of it and b wire rack with more muffins behind it

    Yup. Just as I thought. Yum.

    I hope you enjoyed this pistachio muffins recipe.

    Other popular muffin recipes

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    And as always, may all your dishes be delish!

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    A plate with a muffin with a bite taken out of it

    Satisfying Pistachio Muffins

    This muffins are satisfying and delicious. They are chockfull of flavor and perfect for breakfast or brunch.
    5 from 15 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Breads
    Keyword: pistachio muffins
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 22 minutes
    Total Time: 32 minutes
    Servings: 9 muffins
    Calories: 355kcal
    Author: Elaine Benoit

    Ingredients

    Dry Ingredients

    • 3.4 ounces pistachio pudding mix (instant pudding, 1 box)
    • 1 ½ cups spelt flour (or any flour)
    • ½ cup almond flour
    • ½ cup sugar
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda

    Wet Ingredients

    • 1 egg
    • ½ cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
    • ½ cup greek yogurt (plain)
    • ½ cup olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon almond extract

    Addons

    • ½ cup pistachios (chopped and divided)
    • ½ cup chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
    • In a large mixing bowl add all the dry ingredients. And use a pastry cutter to mix the ingredients together.
    • Add all the wet ingredients and use a rubber spatula to combine until almost mixed. Do not overmix.
    • Add most of the chopped pistachios and chocolate chips and mix until completely combined.
    • Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling them as full as you like.
    • Sprinkle some chopped pistachios on top of the batter. Bake for 22 minutes.
    • Cool in pan for 5 minutes before you remove the muffins to a wire rack.
    • Plate a muffin. Eat.
    • Smile
    • Enjoy

    Equipment

    glass bowl
    pastry blender
    muffin pan
    muffin cups
    rubber spatula
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    Notes

    I use big muffin cups because I love big muffins and to get that I need the extra space of the cups. If you use normal cups and you want bigger than normal muffins, use 9 cups and fill them all the way to the top.
    Helpful tips
    • If you can find unsalted pistachios, use then as you don’t want a salty muffin. I buy a package of unsalted pistachio meats from Trader Joe’s.
    • Some people like to add green food coloring to their pistachio muffins. I am not a fan of food coloring.
    • After adding the dry ingredients to a mixing bowl, I find using a pastry cutter to mix the ingredients together and break up the brown sugar.
    • When mixing the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, don’t over mix. Add pistachios and chocolate chips and mix until just combined.
    • This recipe is for 9 muffins since I love big muffins, but feel free to use 12 muffin cups. But if you do make 12 muffins, change the baking time to 20 minutes.
    • Every time I’ve made these muffins, they sink a little. Don’t worry, they are done.
    • To enhance the flavor of pistachio, add ½ teaspoon of almond extract.
    •  

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 316mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1.8mg
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    Originally published September 2016.

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    Comments

    1. Christopher

      September 07, 2017 at 5:14 pm

      I bet these muffins are so delicious! I want to try them now!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        May 13, 2019 at 10:53 am

        Thanks Christopher! They are so delicious!

        Reply
    2. Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

      May 13, 2019 at 6:05 pm

      I happen to LOVE pistachios. I always have a bag in the house. I snack on them, add them to yogurt, and use them in all kinds of recipes. These pistachio muffins are great to start my day with my morning coffee.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        May 16, 2019 at 10:29 am

        Thanks so much Gloria! I have a bag of them in the house always too! They are perfect with coffee!

        Reply
    3. Cathy

      May 13, 2019 at 11:11 pm

      Pistachio muffins are one of my favorite muffins but I’ve never had then with chocolate chips! These look perfect with coffee, they look so yummy and moist! Very important factor! 🙂

      Reply
      • Elaine

        May 16, 2019 at 10:30 am

        Hubby doesn’t like that I put chocolate chips in all the muffins I make. So, I make him a batch without! 🙂 Thank you Cathy!

        Reply
    4. Jessie

      May 13, 2019 at 11:18 pm

      Pistachios and Chocolate chips in baked good for breakfast!?! This sounds like a win to me.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        May 16, 2019 at 10:31 am

        Hehe! Indeed Jessie! Thank you!

        Reply
    5. Beth

      May 13, 2019 at 11:56 pm

      I am so glad these muffins are in my life now! Great flavor and crunch to the classic chocolate chip muffin!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        May 16, 2019 at 10:31 am

        Thanks so much Beth! I’m glad you like them!

        Reply
    6. Natalie

      May 14, 2019 at 12:37 am

      These muffins look so delicious and perfect for weekend brunch!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        May 16, 2019 at 10:32 am

        Thanks Natalie and they are perfect for brunch!

        Reply
    7. Veena Azmanov

      May 14, 2019 at 1:37 am

      These Muffins are going to be awesome and delicious. Love the combination of ingredients to making them yummy. Cute for a party option too.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        May 16, 2019 at 10:33 am

        Thanks Veena! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Dan from Platter Talk

      May 14, 2019 at 9:54 pm

      I can’t believe that I just stumble across this recipe as I have a bag of pistachios from Costco and was wondering what to do with them (besides eat them out of the shell.) Your muffin recipe will make a perfect home for them! Thanks for the delicious inspiration!!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        May 16, 2019 at 10:33 am

        Hehe! Serendipity! Thank you so much, Dan! I hope you enjoy them.

        Reply
    9. Denise

      May 16, 2019 at 2:30 pm

      I love muffins. They are the perfect snack or meal, they can be sweet or savory! These look so good, the pudding mix makes them extra special!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        May 20, 2019 at 10:07 am

        Thanks Denise. They are one of my favorites!

        Reply
    10. Veronika's Kitchen

      May 17, 2019 at 12:05 pm

      I love anything with pistachio and your muffins look so scrumptious! They will be perfect for the summer snack or a BBQ party!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        May 20, 2019 at 10:10 am

        Thank you Veronika! They are so good. I especially love them as a snack. Sometimes I make them in little muffin tins so I can pop a few in my mouth and feel good about it. 🙂

        Reply
    11. Julie

      May 17, 2019 at 5:03 pm

      I love a good muffin, and pistachio is such a great flavor. I rarely think to include them in baked goods, but I have a big bag at home and know just how I’ll use them this weekend!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        May 20, 2019 at 10:10 am

        Thanks Julie! I love pistachios. I think they are my favorite nut.

        Reply
    12. Debbie

      May 17, 2019 at 11:24 pm

      Your muffins have the perfect muffins tops, they look yummy. I have made a lot of muffins in my day but never thought of using pistachios. The combination of the nuts and chocolate chips sound perfect. YUMM!! Must try soon.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        May 20, 2019 at 10:12 am

        Thanks so much Debbie. I hope you enjoy them when you try them.

        Reply
    13. Jenni LeBaron

      May 18, 2019 at 10:56 pm

      These muffins sound awesome! I love that you’ve utilized Pistachio Pudding mix to flavor them and the Greek yogurt must make them perfectly moist! Can’t wait to try these!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        May 20, 2019 at 10:12 am

        Thanks Jenni. I do find that yogurt makes muffins have more substance! 🙂

        Reply
    14. Marisa F. Stewart

      May 19, 2019 at 10:22 am

      What a fantastic combination — pistachio and chocolate chips. I wouldn’t have thought of it. Sounds delicious. And I love the addition of the pistachio pudding mix – what a great way to add flavor. I’ll be making these muffins soon.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        May 20, 2019 at 10:13 am

        Thanks Marisa! I love the flavor the pudding mix adds! 🙂

        Reply
    15. Natalie

      May 19, 2019 at 2:28 pm

      Oh wow… pistachio is like my favorite nut. I bet these muffins are so flavorful and delicious. They certainly looks so. I just saved the recipe. Will make this soon. Can’t wait.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        May 20, 2019 at 10:13 am

        Thanks Natalie! I hope you enjoy them when you do make them! Cheers!

        Reply
    16. Analida Braeger

      May 19, 2019 at 10:23 pm

      These sound so delicious and a good way to excuse eating a whole handful of muffins, because pistachios are healthy, Right ?

      Reply
      • Elaine

        May 20, 2019 at 10:14 am

        Hehe. Indeed Analida!

        Reply
    17. Jo

      May 20, 2019 at 1:57 am

      You have the name right. Satisfying it is. Boy those muffins looks so amazing!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        May 20, 2019 at 10:14 am

        Thanks so much Jo!

        Reply

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