Description
Looking for the best baklava muffins? These quick and easy muffins bring you the best baklava flavor in a healthy simple sweet treat! Moist golden muffins with nutty topping and honey drizzle make them perfect for brunch dessert or snack ideas. Try this easy recipe for your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Nut Topping:
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Honey Syrup:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Whisk flour baking powder baking soda salt and cinnamon in a bowl.
- In another bowl whisk eggs yogurt honey oil and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients stirring until just mixed.
- Mix nut topping ingredients in a small bowl until crumbly.
- Divide muffin batter evenly and top with nut mixture.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking simmer honey water and lemon juice to make syrup.
- Drizzle syrup over warm muffins and add extra chopped nuts if desired.
Notes
- Use other nuts like pecans or almonds if preferred.
- Phyllo pieces can be added on top for extra crunch.
- Store muffins in an airtight container up to 3 days.
- Drizzle extra honey just before serving for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert or Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg