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Peanut Butter Muffins

These peanut butter muffins are quick, forgiving treats with a soft crumb and nutty aroma, perfect for busy mornings. Made with simple ingredients like peanut butter, flour, and eggs, they bake into golden, fluffy muffins with a tender texture. Optional add-ins like chocolate chips or sea salt enhance their simple, honest flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted for best results
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy or crunchy based on preference
  • 1/2 cup milk dairy or plant-based
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs at room temperature

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Muffin tin
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined and light in color.
  3. In a separate bowl, stir together the peanut butter, milk, vegetable oil, and eggs until the mixture is smooth and slightly frothy, with a fragrant aroma of peanut butter filling the air.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula until just combined, taking care not to overmix — the batter should be slightly lumpy but uniform.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full, and optionally sprinkle with chocolate chips or a pinch of sea salt for extra flavor.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until the muffins turn a golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with a slight crumbly texture.
  7. Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, allowing the steam to settle and the crumb to firm up slightly.
  8. Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm for a soft, tender crumb with a nutty aroma that fills the room.