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Maple Pecan Muffins

thetimelessbaker
Maple pecan muffins are warm and cozy muffin made with real maple syrup, hearty oats and crunchy pecans, drizzled with a sweet maple glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
cooling time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 38 minutes
Course Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 226 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowls of various sizes
  • 12 cup muffin tin
  • sheet pan for toasting nuts

Ingredients
  

For the muffins

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ cup real maple syrup
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • ½ cup milk
  • 3/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped toasted pecans plus additional for garnish (optional)

For the glaze

  • 1 T real maple syrup
  • 1 tsp maple extract pure
  • 2-3 tsp water
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, ¼ cup brown sugar, 3 tsp baking powder and 1 tsp salt.
  • In a medium sized mixing bowl or large liquid measuring cup, whisk together the ½ cup real maple syrup, ¼ cup vegetable oil, and 1 large egg, ½ cup milk.
  • Make well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients; mix until just combined. Fold in the 3/4 cup rolled oats and 1/3 cup finely chopped toasted pecans.
  • Scoop batter into greased muffin tins and bake at 375°F for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Cool muffins in pan 5 minutes, then remove muffins from pan and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Combine glaze ingredients (1 T real maple syrup, 1 tsp maple extract, 2-3 tsp water, 1/2 cup powdered sugar); drizzle over cooled muffins and top additional chopped pecans for garnish (optional).

Notes

  • To toast nuts: spread nuts on an ungreased sheet pan and bake at 350°F degrees for 6-8 minutes. Cool and store if not using right away.
  • This recipe has only been tested using 100% real maple syrup 
  • Store in airtight container for up to 72 hours
  • Muffins freeze well sealed in an airtight container for up to 3 months

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 313mgPotassium: 108mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 41IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 1mg
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