Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Muffins

Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Muffins

  • Author: Lina
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free (with gluten-free flour substitution)

Description

Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Muffins combine rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter in moist, tender cupcakes. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these quick and simple muffins use everyday pantry ingredients and feature beautiful peanut butter swirls for an irresistible taste and texture.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Swirl and Optional

  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it for easy removal.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Then add vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well blended.
  4. Blend Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, being mindful not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
  5. Swirl in the Peanut Butter: Drop spoonfuls of peanut butter onto the muffin batter and use a knife or skewer to swirl it through the mixture, creating beautiful marbled patterns.
  6. Add Chocolate Chips (Optional): Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of each muffin or stir some directly into the batter before adding the peanut butter swirls for extra bursts of melty chocolate.
  7. Bake and Cool: Fill muffin cups about two-thirds full with batter. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to help your batter mix evenly and rise better during baking.
  • Don’t overmix the batter to maintain a light, tender crumb.
  • Customize swirls by trying crunchy peanut butter or adding extra jam.
  • Check muffin doneness starting at 18 minutes to avoid overbaking.
  • Cool muffins fully before storing to prevent sogginess from condensation.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 180 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg

Keywords: chocolate muffins, peanut butter muffins, chocolate peanut butter, easy muffins, swirl muffins, quick breakfast, snack muffins

Did you make this recipe?

Share a photo and tag us — we can't wait to see what you've made!

Find it online: https://dishesbylina.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-swirl-muffins/