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Peanut Butter Muffins

Peanut butter muffins are soft, rustic treats with a warm, toasted aroma and a moist, tender crumb. Made with simple pantry ingredients like peanut butter, flour, and honey, these muffins come together quickly and bake into golden, slightly chewy bites that feel like a comforting hug. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack, they highlight the rich flavor of peanut butter with an imperfect, homemade charm.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter natural, creamy or chunky
  • 1/2 cup milk dairy or plant-based
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 large egg
  • chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional) for mix-ins

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or spatula
  • Muffin tin and liners or greased pan
  • Toothpick or cake tester
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Line your muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined. This creates the dry base for your muffins.
  3. In a separate bowl, blend the peanut butter, milk, honey, and egg until the mixture is smooth and slightly frothy. The peanut butter should be melted into the wet ingredients, creating a fragrant, creamy mixture.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Gently fold everything together with a spatula or whisk just until the batter is combined—lumps are okay, this keeps the muffins tender.
  5. If using, fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. This helps give the muffins a nice rise and shape.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20–22 minutes, until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The muffins will emit a warm, toasted peanut aroma as they bake.
  8. Once done, remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for about 5 minutes. They will be soft but set, with the smell of toasted peanut butter filling your kitchen.
  9. Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely or enjoy them warm for a gooey, comforting bite. They’re perfect on their own or with a smear of extra peanut butter.

Notes

For an extra nutty crunch, fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips before baking. These muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week or frozen for longer storage.