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Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Muffins

Delicious muffins that combine the rich taste of chocolate with creamy peanut butter, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour Can substitute with all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 pieces eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter Can use natural peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips Optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat together the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Gently dollop creamy peanut butter on top of the muffin batter and swirl with a knife.
  6. Add mini chocolate chips and stir gently.
  7. Spoon the batter into a lined or greased muffin pan, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
Baking
  1. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

These muffins can last for about three days stored in an airtight container. Feel free to swap chocolate chips with your favorite nuts or dried fruit.