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Moist and Fluffy Peanut Butter Muffins Recipe

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4.8 from 65 reviews
  • Author: Julian
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Description

These moist and fluffy Peanut Butter Muffins are packed with rich peanut butter flavor and a soft, tender crumb. Perfect for quick breakfasts or snacks, these easy-to-make muffins use a combination of creamy peanut butter, powdered peanut butter, and peanut butter chips for an extra boost of nutty goodness. They bake up beautifully golden with a delightful sweetness and a hint of vanilla.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter (do not use all-natural variety)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 ¼ cups buttermilk, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup powdered peanut butter (such as PB2)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Add-ins & Toppings

  • 1 cup peanut butter chips, plus more for topping
  • Raw sugar for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Grease a standard 12-slot non-stick muffin tin with cooking spray and set it aside.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, creamy peanut butter, and melted butter until smooth and well combined. Then whisk in the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  3. Incorporate dry ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, powdered peanut butter, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Fold gently with a rubber spatula just until combined; do not overmix to maintain fluffiness.
  4. Add peanut butter chips: Gently stir in the peanut butter chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
  5. Fill muffin tin: Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin slots. Top each with additional peanut butter chips and a sprinkle of raw sugar if desired for extra crunch and sweetness.
  6. Initial baking: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake at 425°F for 5 minutes to jump-start the rise.
  7. Reduce temperature and finish baking: Without removing the muffins, lower the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with just a few crumbs.
  8. Cool and serve: Allow the muffins to cool slightly in the tin, then remove and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy the moist, fluffy texture with rich peanut butter flavor!

Notes

  • Use creamy peanut butter, not the all-natural kind, for the best texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
  • Adding powdered peanut butter enhances the peanut butter flavor without extra oil.
  • Allow muffins to cool slightly before removing from the pan to prevent breaking.
  • Store baked muffins at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat muffins in the microwave for a warm treat.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: creamy peanut butter, easy muffin recipe, fluffy peanut butter muffins, moist peanut butter muffins, peanut butter breakfast, peanut butter chips, peanut butter muffins, peanut butter snack, powdered peanut butter, soft peanut butter muffins

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