Description
A delightful fusion of baklava and muffins, featuring crunchy walnuts, aromatic cinnamon, and a sweet honey drizzle for a tender, flavorful treat perfect for breakfast, dessert, or snacking.
Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 Tbsp melted butter
- 1 cup + 7 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp buttermilk
- ½ cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Line a 12‑cup muffin tin with liners or grease it.
- In a bowl, combine walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter; set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar.
- In a measuring cup, whisk egg, melted butter, and buttermilk.
- Make a well in the dry ingredients; pour in wet mixture and stir gently—batter should be lumpy.
- Spoon batter to about ⅓ capacity in each cup, add a scant tablespoon of walnut filling, then top with more batter until cups are ⅔ full. Sprinkle leftover filling on top.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Transfer muffins (in liners) to a rack and drizzle honey on top while still warm. Let cool slightly, then serve.
Notes
- Use orange or lemon zest for added citrus flavor.
- Greek yogurt and milk can replace buttermilk for a tangy variation.
- Store in an airtight container and reheat gently to maintain texture.
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
