Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Muffins
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter with these Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Muffins. These moist, fluffy muffins are perfect for breakfast, a sweet snack, or a delicious treat any time of day. Each muffin is beautifully swirled with peanut butter, creating a mouthwatering balance of flavors that will satisfy your cravings. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite mix-ins, these muffins also freeze well, ensuring you can enjoy them whenever the mood strikes. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this irresistible recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + vinegar)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth; then stir in buttermilk.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix peanut butter with powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Fill muffin cups with batter; add a spoonful of peanut butter mixture on top and swirl gently.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg