Description
Indulgent chocolate peanut butter swirl muffins combine rich cocoa with creamy peanut butter in a delightful breakfast treat. Moist, tender crumbs and irresistible marbled swirls promise pure morning satisfaction for hungry souls.
Ingredients
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Muffin Dry Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons (10 grams) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 grams) salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) milk
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Swirl Ingredient:
- 1/3 cup (80 grams) creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375F (190C) and arrange paper liners in a muffin tin.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of cocoa powder, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate container, thoroughly blend liquid components including milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender muffin texture.
- Distribute batter evenly, filling each muffin cup approximately halfway to allow room for rising.
- Create a decorative swirl by placing a small dollop of peanut butter in the center of each muffin, then use a toothpick to create intricate marbled patterns.
- Place muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick which should emerge clean when muffins are fully cooked.
- Allow muffins to rest in the tin for 5 minutes to stabilize their structure, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature and complete the setting process.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Use natural peanut butter with no added sugar for a healthier version of the muffins.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough, dense muffins; stop mixing when ingredients are just combined.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend and add xanthan gum for better binding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 244 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg