Green Pistachio Muffins Glaze (Printable)
Fluffy muffins with nutty pistachios and a sweet, glossy topping for breakfast or snack.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Muffin Batter
01 - 1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios
02 - 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
03 - 1 tsp baking powder
04 - ½ tsp baking soda
05 - ¼ tsp salt
06 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - ⅔ cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
10 - ½ cup whole milk
11 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
12 - ¼ tsp pure almond extract
13 - Green food coloring (optional)
→ Glaze
14 - 1 cup powdered sugar
15 - 2–3 tbsp milk
16 - ¼ tsp vanilla extract
17 - Extra chopped pistachios for garnish
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
02 - Place pistachios in a food processor and pulse until finely ground, taking care not to over-process into a paste.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the ground pistachios, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
04 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.
05 - Mix in the yogurt, milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Add green food coloring if a vibrant color is desired.
06 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure tender muffins.
07 - Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
08 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable. Drizzle over cooled muffins and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of nutty pistachio and sweet vanilla creates something sophisticated yet comforting
- That green glaze makes them feel like a special treat without requiring fancy techniques
02 -
- Overmixing the batter will make these tough so stop as soon as the flour disappears
- Let them cool completely before glazing or the frosting will slide right off
03 -
- Toast the pistachios for 5 minutes before grinding for even more depth of flavor
- Add a pinch of cardamom to the batter for a warm spiced variation