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    Home » Favorite Flavors & Ingredients » Chocolate

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins

    Published: Jan 1, 2019 · by Kim Lange · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    These healthy, yet indulgent Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins are the perfect sweet treat for a quick snack or breakfast on the go!  YUM!

    peanut butter chocolate chip muffins

    You'll find ingredients like unsweetened applesauce, creamy peanut butter, mini chocolate chips, sugar-free maple syrup, whole wheat flour, premium cocoa powder, unsweetened almond milk and a little sugar make the most delicious peanut butter and chocolate muffins!

    peanut butter chocolate chip muffins

    So, who ate too much over the holidays?  Guilty!  *slowly raises hand in shame...*  LOL!  Isn't that what holidays are for?  🙂

    'Tis the season to indulge in some healthier options.  However for many, (like myself) it's hard to give up something that tastes rich, chocolatey and indulgent!  Our bodies would go into shock. 

    peanut butter chocolate chip muffins 

    Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins sound like a winner to me to get back on track with scrumptious healthy muffins with healthy ingredients! 

    Plus, chocolate and peanut butter are one of the best combinations ever!  The whole wheat flour adds fiber, vitamins, and nutrients and the peanut butter elevates supreme flavor and the chocolate...well is  there anything better?

    This peanut butter chocolate muffin recipe is super yummy, moist and rich in flavor!

    peanut butter chocolate chip muffins

    Ingredients You Need

    This recipe makes 12 luscious muffins and they are great for quick snacking and breakfast on the go.

    • unsweetened applesauce (mashed banana can be subbed)
    • sugar-free maple syrup (regular pure maple syrup, honey or agave nectar can also be subbed)
    • healthy granulated sugar of choice (granulated sugar, coconut or brown can be subbed)
    • creamy peanut butter (any nut butter can be subbed)
    • salt
    • baking soda
    • unsweetened almond milk (any milk can be subbed)
    • unsweetened cocoa powder
    • whole-wheat flour (all-purpose or gluten free flour can be used)
    • semisweet chocolate chips (dairy-free chocolate chips can be used)

    Peanut Butter Drizzle / Chips

    • creamy peanut butter
    • maple syrup

    How to Make Peanut Butter Chocolate Muffin Recipe   

    1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C) and line 12 muffins with paper liners, or spray with non-stick spray.
    2. In a large bowl, whisk together the applesauce, maple syrup, peanut butter, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt for 45 seconds.
    3. Stir in the almond milk and whisk once more.
    4. Sift cocoa powder and flour over wet ingredients and stir with a spoon or spatula until just combined. Make you you don't over-mix. You want to mix until just combined.
    5. Fold in ½ cup chocolate chips.
    6. Batter should be quite thick, but not pourable. Use a scoop to add the muffin batter to the muffin tins and fill ¾ full and sprinkle with a few more chocolate chips or peanut butter chips on top if desired.
    7. Bake for 17-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    8. Let cool for a few minutes in the pan, remove from tins and let cool on a cooling rack.

    Peanut Butter Drizzle:

    1. Put peanut butter into a microwavable dish for 20 seconds on high. Add maple syrup and stir together and then scoop into a ziplock back. Snip corner of bag and drizzle the peanut butter mixture on top of the muffins in a zig-zag motion.
    2. Make sure to seal, will keep several days.

    More Healthy Options!

    • Oat flour can also be used.  Use 1 cup oat flour instead of 1 & ⅓ cups flour.

    healthy peanut butter chocolate muffins

    You'll find you can substitute other ingredients as well to make it your own adaptation with the sugars, flour, milk and nut butter.  I've listed some substitutes if you want to make them gluten-free, dairy-free and want to use other sugar options.

    You can add some peanut butter mixed with some maple syrup.  Drizzle it on top!  Add some peanut butter chips to give it some contrasting color and more peanut butter love.  Not necessary if you want them healthier.

    chocolate peanut butter muffins

    These muffins are best warmed up in microwave I think! 🙂Hope you enjoy these Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins!  YUM!

    More Healthy Muffins!

    • Super Healthy Fudgy Double Chocolate Muffins
    • Cinnamon Apple Muffins
    • Perfect Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins! Fluffy & Moist!
    • Skinny Peanut Butter Banana and Chocolate Muffins {GF} 
    •  Skinny Apple Peanut Butter Mini Muffins
    Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins

    Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins

    Kim Lange
    Healthy indulgent Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins are the perfect sweet treat for a quick snack or breakfast on the go!  YUM!
    4.71 from 17 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Course Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 Muffins
    Calories 235 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce (mashed banana can be subbed)
    • ¼ cup sugar-free maple syrup regular pure maple syrup, honey or agave nectar can also be subbed
    • ⅓ cup granulated sugar of choice coconut or brown can be subbed
    • ½ cup creamy peanut butter any nut butter can be subbed
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (any milk can be subbed)
    • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 ⅓ cups whole-wheat flour (all-purpose or gluten free flour can be used)
    • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips + more for topping if desired (diary-free chocolate chips can be used)

    Peanut Butter Drizzle / Chips

    • ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
    • ½ teaspoon maple syrup
    • Or
    • Peanut butter chips

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C) and line 12 muffins with paper liners, or spray with non-stick spray.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the applesauce, maple syrup, peanut butter, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt for 45 seconds.
    • Stir in the almond milk and whisk once more.
    • Sift cocoa powder and flour over wet ingredients and stir with a spoon or spatula until just combined. Make you you don't over-mix. You want to mix until just combined.
    • Fold in ½ cup chocolate chips.
    • Batter should be quite thick, but not pourable. Use a scoop to add the muffin batter to the muffin tins and fill ¾ full and sprinkle with a few more chocolate chips or peanut butter chips on top if desired.
    • Bake for 17-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    • Let cool for a few minutes in the pan, remove from tins and let cool on a cooling rack.

    Peanut Butter Drizzle:

    • Put peanut butter into a microwavable dish for 20 seconds on high. Add maple syrup and stir together and then scoop into a ziplock back. Snip corner of bag and drizzle the peanut butter mixture on top of the muffins in a zig-zag motion.
    • Make sure to seal, will keep several days.

    Notes

    • Oat flour can also be used.  Use 1 cup oat flour instead of 1 & ⅓ cups flour.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 296mgPotassium: 231mgFiber: 4gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 21IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword breakfast, chocolate, healthy muffins, peanut butter
    Tried This Recipe?Let us know how it was by commenting below!

    Adapted from these Super Healthy Fudgy Double Chocolate Muffins

    chocolate peanut butter muffins

     

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    1. Kim Lange says

      March 03, 2021 at 8:46 am

      Happy that you found these to be flavorful, healthy and moist! Thank you so much Phoebe!! xo

    2. Phoebe says

      March 02, 2021 at 9:43 pm

      I am always looking for healthy muffins. Most are hit and miss with a variety of mishmash ingredients that leaves the muffin dry and lacking flavor. I am glad this recipe was different. Though it had a number of ingredients, I enjoyed the flavors and texture. It was moist, chocolatey and flavorful!!

    3. Kim Lange says

      May 02, 2020 at 11:50 am

      I've updated to give you that information, hope that helps Nichole! Enjoy!

    4. Nichole Ostrander says

      May 02, 2020 at 8:46 am

      Do you happen to have the calories for these?

    5. Jennifer says

      December 22, 2019 at 5:19 pm

      These were great!! Followed the recipe exactly and they came out so well. Great chocolate and peanut butter flavor. Definitely hearty enough to hold you over for a couple hours too. Thank you for a great, healthy recipe.

    6. arol vandom says

      February 04, 2019 at 1:35 pm

      Kim, I know this isn't a regular comment. But had to let you know that my email has changed. It is [email protected]..Thanks

    7. Kim Lange says

      January 06, 2019 at 9:06 pm

      Hi Rebecca, I'm so sorry about that. I've updated the recipe, thanks to you letting me know. I really appreciate that and they should be ok. 🙂

    8. Rebecca Gutman says

      January 06, 2019 at 8:43 pm

      So... I was really excited to make these and I'm sure they will still be good but in the recipe, it doesn't say to add the peanut butter only in the ingredient list... So I forgot to add it... I still think they will taste good but maybe an update in the recipe is needed?

    9. Kim Lange says

      January 06, 2019 at 6:59 pm

      Hi Esther. Thank you for letting me know. I've updated it. I adapted that recipe from the Healthy Fudgy Double Chocolate Chip Muffins, which used olive oil. Hope you enjoy!

    10. Esther says

      January 06, 2019 at 1:47 pm

      I see olive oil in the directions but not on the list of ingredients!
      Is there olive oil in these muffins?

    11. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says

      January 04, 2019 at 9:07 pm

      Peanut butter and chocolate really are the best combo ever! And I love that you made these muffins healthier. Perfect treat after all the holiday indulgences!

    12. Jeff the Chef says

      January 03, 2019 at 4:57 pm

      I like this. I feel I have to wean myself from all the holiday food, but not go cold turkey.

    13. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

      January 03, 2019 at 4:25 pm

      These look too scrumptious to be healthy, Kim!! I've got to try these! Chocolate and peanut butter is my JAM.

    14. Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says

      January 02, 2019 at 11:45 pm

      Happy New Year!! Love these healthier muffins. Plus how can you go wrong with the combo of chocolate and peanut butter?! I’ll take two for breakfast with my coffee 🙂

    15. Kim Lange says

      January 02, 2019 at 10:37 am

      Hope you did as well Kelsie! Thank you so much!!

    16. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

      January 02, 2019 at 10:13 am

      Oh my word. Chocolate and peanut butter is the best combo out there so I love that you made a healthy way for me to eat my faaaave :). Hope you had a great holiday!

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