Soft, fluffy, healthy and delicious pistachio muffins. Naturally sweetened with banana and a touch of honey, each bite is bursting with juicy raspberries and crunchy pistachios.

Most kids love muffins, but they can often be packed with sugar and lack nutritional value. I find muffins a fantastic way to include more nourishing ingredients, and these healthier pistachio muffins are no exception. Made with real pistachios - not a pistachio pudding mix - they're rich in healthy fats and naturally sweetened with banana and a touch of honey.

If you're looking for more wholesome muffin ideas, you might also enjoy our zucchini muffins, carrot muffins, vegetable muffins, baby banana muffins or our sweet potato muffins.

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Reasons to Love This Recipe
Ingredient Information (and Alternative Suggestions)
Step-By-Step Instructions (with Images)
Top Tips
Storage Instructions
Other Ways to Enjoy Nuts
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Reasons to Love This Recipe

Wholesome Ingredients: Naturally sweetened with banana and a touch of honey, plus the added goodness of pistachios for healthy fats.
Delicious Flavour Combo: Juicy raspberries and crunchy pistachios make each bite a perfect balance of sweet and nutty.
Quick and Easy Muffin Recipe: Great for getting the kids involved in the kitchen.
Freezer-Friendly: Perfect for making ahead and enjoying whenever you need a quick snack or morning tea option.

Ingredient Information (and Alternative Suggestions)

Ingredients Needed to Make Pistachio Muffins.

Shelled Pistachios: Adds crunch and healthy fats. Use unsalted pistachios for best results.
All-Purpose (Plain) Flour: Provides structure to the muffins.
Wholewheat (Wholemeal) Flour: Adds extra fibre and nutrients. Can be replaced with all-purpose flour if preferred.
Cinnamon: FOr flavour, can skip or replace with vanilla extract.
Baking Soda: Helps the muffins rise and stay light and fluffy.
Eggs: Provide structure and moisture.
Mashed Banana: Naturally sweetens the muffins and adds moisture.
Honey: Adds extra sweetness but should be omitted for babies under one. The muffins will still be delicious without it.
Milk & Lemon Juice: Mimics buttermilk to help activate the baking soda. You can use buttermilk instead if you have it on hand.
Olive Oil: Adds moisture and healthy fats. A neutral oil like vegetable oil can be used as an alternative or melted butter.
Lemon Zest: Enhances the flavour with a fresh, citrusy lift.
Raspberries (Frozen): Add bursts of sweetness and tartness. No need to defrost before adding to the batter.

Step-By-Step Instructions (with Images)

Add the shelled pistachios to a food processor or blender and blitz until they resemble a fine crumb.

Transfer the pistachio flour to a mixing bowl. Add the remaining dry ingredients and stir until well combined.

Pistachio Muffin Wet Ingredients Mixed in Bowl.

In a separate bowl, add the lemon juice to the milk and let it sit for 5 minutes. Then add the remaining wet ingredients and whisk well.

Dry and Wet Muffin Mixture Mixed in Bowl.

Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, reserving one tablespoon of the dry mix. Stir until just combined-be careful not to overmi

Muffin Mixture In Bowl Topped with Coated Raspberries.

Toss the raspberries in the reserved dry mixture to help prevent them from sinking. Gently fold them into the batter.

Pistachio Muffins Before Baking in Muffin Tin.

Divide the batter evenly between 12 muffin cups. Sprinkle the tops with the chopped pistachios. Bake in preheated oven until the muffins are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Top Tips

To ensure your pistachio muffins turn out perfectly, follow these tips

Mix Gently: For light and fluffy muffins, stir the mixture just until combined. A thick, lumpy batter is exactly what you're aiming for - no need to keep stirring until smooth.
Keep Your Raspberries Suspended: Toss the raspberries in a little flour before folding them into the batter. This helps prevent frozen berries from sinking and ensures they're evenly distributed throughout the muffins.
Bake with Care: For soft, moist muffins, bake just until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Cool Efficiently: Once baked, let the muffins sit in the tray for a couple of minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This helps prevent them from becoming soggy.

Storage Instructions

Allow the muffins to cool completely before storing.

Freezing: Freezing is the best storage method for these muffins. When properly frozen, they'll keep well for 2-3 months. For best results, wrap each muffin individually in plastic wrap or foil before placing them in ziplock bags or airtight containers.
Refrigeration: Not recommended. Storing muffins in the fridge can alter their texture and cause them to go stale more quickly.

Pistachio and Raspberry Muffin With Bite Removed and More Muffins in Background.

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