Pistachio Muffins (vegan)
Muffins
Ingredients:
- 14 g (2 tbsp) ground flaxseed + 90 ml (6 tbsp) water (flax eggs)
- 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 150 g (¾ cup) granulated sugar
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 190 g (¾ cup) plain dairy-free yogurt (soy, almond, or coconut)
- 120 ml (½ cup) dairy-free milk
- 125 g (½ cup) pistachio butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Equipments:
- 12-cup muffin tin and liners
- Two mixing bowls
- Whisk and spatula
- Small bowl (for flax eggs)
- Toothpick
Freezer Friendly
Features:
Freezer Friendly
Nutrition:
Serving Size 1 muffin Calories 210 Carbohydrates 28g Fat 10g Fiber 3g Protein 5g Saturated 1.5g Calcium 60mg Iron 1.2mg Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 180mg Sugar 12g
*Nutrition info is an estimate and may vary with cooking methods and ingredients.
Instructions:
- Make the Flax Eggs – Mix 14 g (2 tbsp) ground flaxseed with 90 ml (6 tbsp) water. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until thick and gel-like.
- Preheat and Prep – Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together 250 g (2 cups) flour, 2 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt, and 150 g (¾ cup) sugar.
- Mix Wet Ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk together 190 g (¾ cup) dairy-free yogurt, 120 ml (½ cup) dairy-free milk, 125 g (½ cup) pistachio butter, lemon juice and zest, 1 tsp vanilla, and the prepared flax eggs.
- Combine – Add wet to dry and fold gently until just combined.
- Bake – Divide evenly into muffin cups. Bake for 22–25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool – Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes:
- Pistachio butter gives a rich, nutty flavor and beautiful green tint.
- Dairy-free yogurt keeps these muffins exceptionally moist.
Storage:
- Room temperature for up to 3 days or fridge for up to 5 days.
Swaps:
- Replace pistachio butter with almond or cashew butter.
Tips:
- A simple lemon glaze takes these over the top.
Pistachio Muffins (vegan)
12 Muffins
Prep 15 min
Bake 25 min
Ingredients:
- 14 g (2 tbsp) ground flaxseed + 90 ml (6 tbsp) water (flax eggs)
- 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 150 g (¾ cup) granulated sugar
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 190 g (¾ cup) plain dairy-free yogurt (soy, almond, or coconut)
- 120 ml (½ cup) dairy-free milk
- 125 g (½ cup) pistachio butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Features:
Freezer Friendly
Instructions:
- Make the Flax Eggs – Mix 14 g (2 tbsp) ground flaxseed with 90 ml (6 tbsp) water. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until thick and gel-like.
- Preheat and Prep – Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together 250 g (2 cups) flour, 2 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt, and 150 g (¾ cup) sugar.
- Mix Wet Ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk together 190 g (¾ cup) dairy-free yogurt, 120 ml (½ cup) dairy-free milk, 125 g (½ cup) pistachio butter, lemon juice and zest, 1 tsp vanilla, and the prepared flax eggs.
- Combine – Add wet to dry and fold gently until just combined.
- Bake – Divide evenly into muffin cups. Bake for 22–25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool – Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.













