Pecan Pie Muffins
These deliciously simple, hearty, healthy, whole wheat Pecan Pie Muffins are the perfect morning treat.
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 256kcal
Cost: $6.63 or $0.55/muffin
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup avocado oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cup whole wheat pastry flour ** see notes for protein muffins
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° and line a 12-count muffin tin.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- Stir in ½ cup of the chopped pecans.
- Scoop the batter evenly into the 12-count muffin tin (about ¾ full). Top evenly with the remaining chopped pecans. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean. Allow to cool, then serve!
Notes
** For protein muffins, use 1.25 cups whole wheat pastry flour and .5 cup vanilla protein powder. This will result in 8g of protein per muffin.
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Sodium: 186mg | Fiber: 3g
