Description
Baklava Muffins are a delightful fusion of traditional Greek pastry flavors and modern convenience, perfect for any occasion. These moist, honey-drizzled muffins are packed with nuts, spices, and the rich sweetness that characterizes classic baklava. With just 15 minutes of preparation time, you can whip up these indulgent treats for breakfast, brunch, or as a satisfying snack during the day. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or at room temperature, Baklava Muffins will impress your guests and leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 cup honey (for drizzling after baking)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, honey, milk, and vanilla.
- Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix walnuts, pistachios, almonds, cinnamon, and cloves.
- Gently fold nut mixture into the batter.
- Spoon batter into muffin tin until two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack; drizzle with honey while warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg