Baklava Muffins with Olive Oil, Greek Yogurt and Honey
I am all for reinventing the classics and this baklava muffin recipe is a great example of doing just that. The muffins are studded with the nuts and flavors of traditional baklava but are also comfort food. Great for breakfast, brunch or a midday snack. To find the delicious greek honey, olive oil, and pistachios called for in this recipe, go to my online store here.
RATING
SERVES
12
PREP TIME
15 min
COOK TIME
15 min
Ingredients
For the filling
- 2/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 2/3 chopped pistachios
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- A pinch of pepper
- A pinch of nutmeg
- 1 tsp grated orange
- 2 tbsp. melted butter
For the muffins
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 75 ml milk
- 12- muffin baking tray
For the topping
- 125 ml Greek honey
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F/ 200°C.
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Mix all the filling ingredients together in a small bowl.
To make the muffins
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In a large bowl mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and sugar.
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In a second bowl whisk the egg, olive oil, yogurt and milk. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Add the egg-yogurt-milk mixture and stir gently with a rubber spatula.
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Fill the muffin tray one-third full, add a scant tablespoon of filling, and then cover with more muffin mixture until two-thirds full. Sprinkle any remaining filling on top of the muffins.
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Bake for 15 minutes or until the muffins are set and golden-brown.
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Remove from tray and place the muffins on a rack to cool. Just before serving, drizzle with honey.
