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Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 250
Delight in these rich and moist chocolate muffins with swirls of creamy peanut butter, perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt

Wet ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups buttermilk
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Peanut butter

  • 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter

Instructions 

  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  • Combine eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla in a larger bowl.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined. Rest batter for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line muffin pan with liners, drop 2 tbsp batter, swirl with 1 tbsp peanut butter, then top with more batter and peanut butter.
  • Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 7 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350°F (180°C) and bake for 12-14 minutes. Cool in pan.

Notes

For best results, do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, peanut butter