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Easy Moist Pistachio Muffin Recipe

by Sheryl Thompson 13 Comments

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Close-up of a coarse sugar sprinkled pistachio muffin on a checkered kitchen towel

Green is Good – especially when it’s a moist Pistachio Muffin!

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I love the pistachio flavor, be it in ice cream, pudding, or in the yummy results of this Pistachio Muffin Recipe.  The first time I ever had pistachio ice cream, as a kid, I thought it was maraschino cherry ice cream and they had got the color wrong.  To this day, pistachio “anything” reminds me of that wonderful ice cream sundae topping treat – the maraschino cherry!

Pistachios are good for you!

Tipped over Bowl of pistachios spilling out onto cutting board ready to be shucked and chopped for quick and easy pistachio muffin recipe

Pistachios are fun to eat but they are also a very healthy food as most nuts are. Pistachio nuts are a good source of potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, thiamine and manganese. These tasty little green nuts are a great source of fiber and contain lots of antioxidants. Being low in calories but high in protein makes them a great diet snack. Pistachios are a source of amino acid L-arginine which the human body converts to nitric oxide. These tasty nuts may play an important role in promoting blood vessel health. They have a low glycemic index so they won’t cause a spike in blood sugar.

Moist pistachio muffin and bowl of pistachios sitting on a wooden cutting board

Easy Moist Pistachio Muffin Recipe

I’m always looking for something different and quick for a breakfast treat, and when I found an easy muffin recipe that turns out moist, tasty, and easy to prepare I had to share it.  I originally found this on the Duncan Hines website.  It sounded so good and when I tried it I was hooked. Over the years I have changed it up a little with my own extra additions as I can never leave a recipe alone.  I love experimenting in the kitchen! I like to add vanilla extract or a bit of almond extract, some extra spices like cinnamon and nutmeg and even a hint of lemon zest.

What’s your favorite pistachio recipe?

3 pistachio muffins made from my easy and moist pistachio muffin recipe cooling on a cutting board
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Easy Moist Pistachio Muffin Recipe

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This yummy, moist, and easy Pistachio muffin recipe will become a family favorite – try it. They are great fun for St. Patrick’s Day or Earth Day but I love them anytime of the year. Add chopped maraschino cherries or candied cranberries to make them a festive Christmas treat.

  • Author: Sheryl Thompson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-18 min.
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 1 (18.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 box pistachio instant pudding
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup + 1/4 cup chopped pistachio nuts
  • Optional- 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries or chopped dried candied cranberries (great at Christmas for a festive look)
  • 1 tbs. sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375F
  2. Sift flour with cake mix.
  3. Add instant pudding, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon zest and mix together thoroughly.
  4. Beat eggs.
  5. Mix eggs with sour cream, water, vegetable oil, vanilla and stir well.
  6. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir. Don’t over-mix, batter can be a little lumpy as this is a quick bread.
  7. Fold in 1/2 cup nuts.
  8. Pour into greased muffin pan or a muffin pan with paper liners.
  9. Mix sugar & 1/4 cup nuts together and sprinkle on top of muffins or sprinkle with coarse sugar or just leave plain to cut down on sugar content.
  10. Bake at 375°F for 5 minutes then 350F for 15-18 minutes.

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Comments

  1. Barb says

    November 18, 2021 at 10:50 AM

    What would the baking time be for mini muffins?

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    • Sheryl Thompson says

      November 19, 2021 at 9:09 PM

      i would bake them at 375 degrees for 10 minutes (until golden brown on top).

      Reply
  2. Ryan says

    May 16, 2020 at 4:15 PM

    Just made these today and they came out to Perfection

    ★★★★★

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  3. Lee sleister says

    March 31, 2020 at 6:56 PM

    So earlier I had a question about not using lemon zest God decided to make this recipe since we are quarantine I didn’t use lemon zest I also added cinnamon sugar which to me made it better I had a problem with pistachios topping so when they were warm enough for me to touch I sprayed a little water on top of the muffins and sprinkled the pistachios on it a light fluffy muffin and it goes great with a glass of milk love this recipe

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  4. Jess says

    June 8, 2018 at 2:42 PM

    YUM! PINNED!!

    Reply
  5. Sheri says

    June 5, 2018 at 3:52 PM

    I love pistachio. Adding these to my ‘to try’ list. Thanks so much for sharing at our To Grandma’s House We Go DIY, Crafts, Recipes and More Link party! Pinned. Hope to see you next week!

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    • Sheryl Thompson says

      June 11, 2018 at 10:54 AM

      I have loved pistachios and the pistachio flavor since I was a kid. It’s my favorite ice cream flavor. I think it has a slightly resembles maraschino cherry flavor and who doesn’t love them!

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  6. Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai says

    May 19, 2015 at 2:41 AM

    These muffins look tasty! I love pistachios. How fun these would be for St. Patty’s Day. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty – we’re looking forward to what you have to share next week. 🙂

    ~Lorelai
    Life With Lorelai

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  7. Lisa Savage says

    May 17, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    I love the pistachio flavour too. Thank you so much for linking up to #AllAboutYou

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  8. Lisa @ Fun Money Mom says

    May 14, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    I love pistachios but have never tried them in a muffin. This looks yummy!!!

    Thanks for linking up with #ShareTheWealthSunday!

    xoxo
    Lisa

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    • Sheryl T says

      May 16, 2015 at 9:59 AM

      It’s a fun recipe to serve up on St. Patty’s Day, Earth Day, and during the Christmas season. Anytime you need a “green” recipe to add that color to your tablescape. Thanks for visiting the Wilderness Wife and taking the time to comment. I always love hearing from our readers.

      Reply
  9. Sarah R. says

    May 12, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    YUM! I am with ya- I love pistachio everything! I traveled to Greece back in my early 20s and had the very best pistachio ice cream on Earth. 🙂 Love that you shared this at Snickerdoodle Sunday and I hope to see you again this weekend!

    Sarah (Sadie Seasongoods)

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