Description
Delight in these moist and flavorful Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Muffins, perfectly balanced with creamy peanut butter and sweet chocolate chips. Ideal for breakfast or a snack, these easy-to-make muffins combine simple ingredients to wow your tastebuds with their rich texture and subtle sweetness.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup peanut butter, creamy or crunchy
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips, plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of the leavening agents and sweetness.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine peanut butter, milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Blend these ingredients until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender muffin texture. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top of each muffin for a luscious finish.
- Bake Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
- Cool Muffins: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Let them cool completely to set the texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use creamy or crunchy peanut butter based on your texture preference.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more easily and create a more uniform batter.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
- Extra chocolate chips on top add a decorative touch and extra bursts of chocolate.
- Stored in an airtight container, muffins remain fresh for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking mix.
