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stacked muffins with chocolate chips sprinkled on top.
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Peanut Butter Muffins Recipe

The perfect peanut butter muffins - make them plain or add chocolate chips!
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 311kcal
Author: Dorothy Kern
Cost: 6

Ingredients

  • cup (79ml) vegetable oil
  • ½ cup (128g) peanut butter
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup (118ml) milk
  • cups (186g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line muffin pan with liners.
  • Stir oil, sugar, and peanut butter with a wooden spoon.
  • Add the egg, vanilla, salt, baking soda, and baking powder and stir until combined.
  • Add the flour and the milk and stir until just mixed. Stir in chocolate chips, if using.
  • Fill muffin liners about ¾ full. Bake 18-26 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly before removing from pan.

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Notes

  • Use only a no-stir (not natural) peanut butter
  • Any kind of milk can be used (whole, 2%, nonfat, or nondairy)
  • You can stir in 1 cup mini chocolate chips (or regular sized) or use about 1/2 cup and sprinkle them on top the muffins. Or omit for a plain peanut butter muffin.
  • Store in an airtight container on counter for up to 3 days or freeze muffins for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg