Nutty Cherry Pistachio Scoffins
Packed with heart-healthy pistachios and sweet dried cherries, these scoffins blend the best of scones and muffins, perfect for a wholesome snack or breakfast!
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowls (large and medium)
- Muffin tin
- Paper liners
- Whisk
- spatula
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 360 g 3 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 15 g 2 tablespoons wheat germ
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 355 ml 1½ cups rice or other nondairy milk
- 170 g ¾ cup nondairy yogurt
- 60 ml ¼ cup canola or vegetable oil
- 50 g ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure almond or vanilla extract
- 120 g 1 cup shelled pistachios
- 160 g 1 cup dried cherries (or raisins or cranberries)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Line a standard muffin tin with 12 paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the whole wheat pastry flour, wheat germ, baking soda, baking powder, ground cardamom, and salt.
- Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the rice milk, nondairy yogurt, canola oil, sugar, and almond extract.
- Carefully fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the shelled pistachios and dried cherries.
- Fill the muffin cups all the way to the top.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the scoffins cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice:
Pair with a refreshing white wine like Pinot Grigio or a fruity non-alcoholic beverage like iced hibiscus tea for a perfect snack!
Pair with a refreshing white wine like Pinot Grigio or a fruity non-alcoholic beverage like iced hibiscus tea for a perfect snack!
Nutrition values
Calories: 210 kcal | Carbohydrates: 29 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 10 g | Sugar: 10 g