Description
Rich chocolate meets creamy peanut butter in these swirl muffins, creating a delightful harmony of flavors. Moist, indulgent bites promise a perfect balance of sweet and nutty goodness you’ll crave with every single bite.
Ingredients
Scale
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 baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) milk
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Flavoring Ingredient:
- 1/3 cup (80 grams) creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Prepare the dry mixture by whisking flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- In a separate vessel, vigorously blend milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until the liquid ingredients are seamlessly integrated.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender muffin texture.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
- Warm the peanut butter slightly to enhance its spreadability, making swirling more effortless.
- Distribute the batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each approximately halfway.
- Strategically drop small dollops of softened peanut butter atop the batter, then use a toothpick to create intricate marble-like swirls.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges clean and the muffins have risen with a slightly crisp top.
- Remove from oven and allow muffins to rest in the tin for 3-4 minutes, enabling them to set properly.
- Transfer to a wire cooling rack, letting them cool completely to develop optimal flavor and texture.
- For maximum enjoyment, serve at room temperature and consider pairing with a hot beverage.
- Store in an airtight container to preserve moisture and freshness for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Warm peanut butter slightly in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to achieve a smooth, swirl-friendly consistency that blends effortlessly into the batter.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure even mixing and a tender, soft muffin texture that melts in your mouth.
- For gluten-free variations, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising flavor.
- Consider using natural peanut butter with no added sugar for a healthier twist that maintains the rich, nutty profile of these decadent muffins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 177 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 154 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg