Description
These Baklava Muffins combine the flavors of classic Greek baklava in a convenient muffin form. With a honey-nut filling and hint of spices, these muffins are perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling:
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 cup honey (for drizzling after baking)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, honey, milk, and vanilla.
- Combine: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add Filling: Gently fold in nuts, cinnamon, and cloves.
- Bake: Fill muffin cups with batter and bake for about 20-25 minutes.
- Drizzle: Once cooled, drizzle honey on top before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a touch of orange zest to the batter.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg