Description
Indulge in the flavors of traditional baklava in muffin form with these delightful Baklava Muffins. A perfect blend of nuts, spices, and honey, these muffins are a sweet treat for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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For the filling:
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
For the batter:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the syrup:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare muffin tin.
- Mix filling: Combine nuts, sugar, spices, and butter for the filling.
- Prepare batter: Mix dry ingredients, then wet ingredients, and combine.
- Fill muffin cups: Layer batter and filling in muffin cups.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until done.
- Make syrup: Heat honey, water, and lemon juice for syrup.
- Glaze muffins: Brush warm syrup over warm muffins.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
- For extra indulgence, drizzle with a little extra honey before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
