Description
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Muffins are a delicious blend of rich cocoa and creamy peanut butter, perfect for breakfast or a satisfying snack. Made with simple ingredients, they offer a moist, tender texture with a delightful swirl of peanut butter throughout each muffin.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- â…“ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking and ease removal.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, milk, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Evenly divide the batter among the 12 muffin cups, filling each approximately ¾ full to allow room for rising.
- Prepare Peanut Butter Swirl: Warm the peanut butter slightly in the microwave for about 15–20 seconds until it becomes pourable but not hot. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the peanut butter on top of each muffin, then use a toothpick or skewer to swirl it lightly into the batter for a marbled effect.
- Bake: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set and improves texture.
Notes
- For an extra chocolatey treat, fold in chocolate chips into the batter before filling the muffin cups.
- Use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy for additional texture.
- These muffins freeze well; store them in an airtight container for up to 2 months for convenient future snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
