Maple Pecan Muffins

Submitted by Deb in TX

"Super flavorful whole grain muffin sweetened with maple syrup and chock full of pecans. The first time I made these my husband kept saying, "Do NOT lose this recipe! This is great!" I don't remember where I originally saw it, but I'm posting it here for safekeeping at his request."

 

• Ready In: 23mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 12 muffins
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 cups white whole wheat flour (I use King Arthur's brand)
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1⁄2 cup real maple syrup
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Mix dry ingredients (except pecans) in large mixing bowl.
3. Beat together egg, maple syrup, milk, butter and vanilla.
4. Stir into dry mixture just until moistened. Stir in pecans.
5. Spoon batter into greased muffin pans.
6. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar lightly on top of muffins before baking.
7. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Makes 12 muffins.

Reviews

[kathyskaggspoet]

These are delicious! They have a great taste and texture, and they're easy to make. I made them for my girlfriend and she said, "Best muffins ever!" I have to agree. I was really happy to find a recipe for muffins using white whole wheat flour. If you have other recipes using it, please post. Thanks!

 

[MollyFoodSnob]

These are delicious! I made a few small changes just because of what I had onhand. I used regular all purpose flour and made these into mini-muffins to add to my cookie plate for my daughter's teachers and office staff. The maple flavor is perfect! I also added some finely chopped pecans to the topping. I will be making a second batch shortly because this first one is almost gone! I'm also going to bake some of the dough without the pecans just so I have a handful of nut free. I'm sure they'll be just as delicious!

 

[Teena L.]

What a great muffin! Subtle maple flavor with the crunch of pecans. I did have to make some alterations since I mill my own flour: added 1 snack cup of unsweetened applesauce (added moisture), oil instead of butter (personal pref for moisture) and 1/2 tsp Watkins maple extract (fresh milled wheat has flavor and can mask the flavor profile in some baked goods). I chose to top them with King Arthur's course Sparkling Sugar..... Nice crunchy texture for the top.

 

[mittie7]

good but a bit dry. i'll add some plain yogurt next time. definitely making again.

 

[frankandana]

These are great! I tweaked the recipe, I substitute the butter for oil, the vanilla extract for maple flavor and omit the cinnamon, just sugar and they are delish!