CHOCOLATE CHIP PEANUT BUTTER MUFFINS
Recipe Inspiration from: chezcateylou.com
Ingredients
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
healthy substitute for butter: 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
• 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs or 3 egg whites
• 1 cup milk
• 3/4 cup chocolate chips
• Optional: 1/2 cup toasted shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a 12 count muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flours, baking powder, and salt.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix together the butter, peanut butter, and brown sugar until smooth and well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Add the milk and stir until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Mix in the chocolate chips and coconut.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin tins, filling them evenly. If desired, sprinkle the tops with mini chocolate chips.
- Bake for 5 minutes at 425, then turn the heat down to 375 and bake for 12 - 15 minutes longer, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes, then turn onto a wire rack to cool completely.
HAPPY BAKING!