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Peanut Butter Muffins

These peanut butter muffins are soft, moist, and golden with a rich nutty aroma. Made with simple pantry ingredients and folded with generous dollops of peanut butter, they come together quickly using basic mixing methods and bake into comforting, bakery-style treats. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack, their tender crumb and irresistible flavor make them a home baking favorite.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • pinch salt
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • ½ cup honey or maple syrup
  • ½ cup melted butter or coconut oil
  • ½ cup peanut butter natural, slightly oily

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or spoon
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with paper liners for easy removal.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until well combined. This creates an even dry mixture that will help your muffins rise evenly.
  3. In a separate bowl, crack in the eggs and whisk until the yolks and whites are fully blended. This adds moisture and helps create a tender crumb.
  4. Add honey or maple syrup, melted butter, and peanut butter to the eggs, whisking until smooth and creamy. You’ll notice the mixture becoming slightly glossy and well blended.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently fold everything together using a spoon or spatula until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the muffins light and airy.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. The batter should be thick but scoopable, with a slightly sticky texture.
  7. Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The kitchen will fill with a warm, nutty aroma as they bake.
  8. Once baked, remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer them onto a cooling rack to cool completely or enjoy slightly warm.
  9. Enjoy these moist, tender muffins as a cozy breakfast or snack, perhaps with a glass of milk or a dollop of extra peanut butter on top.