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A hand holding a delicious homemade No-Flour Pistachio Cherry Oat Muffin with fresh fruit and nuts on top.

No-Flour Pistachio Cherry Oat Muffins

A delicious, naturally gluten-free, and Mediterranean-inspired breakfast treat made with wholesome oats, fresh cherries, and crunchy pistachios.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 185

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups rolled oats blended into oat flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • cup honey
  • ¼ cup full-fat Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh cherries pitted and chopped
  • ½ cup shelled pistachios roughly chopped

Method
 

Prep the Oven and Pan:
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or spray it lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
Make the Oat Flour:
  1. Place the 2 cups of rolled oats into a blender or food processor. Blend on high speed for about 30 seconds until they turn into a fine, powdery flour consistency.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together your freshly made oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Whisk Wet Ingredients:
  1. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey, Greek yogurt, milk, vanilla extract, and melted extra virgin olive oil until smooth.
Combine:
  1. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula just until combined—do not overmix.
Fold in Mix-Ins:
  1. Gently fold in about ¾ of your chopped cherries and ¾ of your chopped pistachios into the batter. Save the rest for the topping.
Scoop and Top:
  1. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Press the remaining cherries and pistachios firmly into the top of each muffin for a beautiful finish.
Bake:
  1. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
Cool and Enjoy:
  1. Let the muffins rest in the hot pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a vegan version, use a flax egg and plant-based yogurt.