Jam-packed with creamy peanut butter and bursting with chocolate, these Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins are the perfect breakfast or mid-morning snack!
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins
Every day should start out with some peanut and chocolate, right? Maybe that’s just me? I could eat peanut butter just about every day, and usually do.
Whether it’s on a sandwich or smeared on some fruit, this spread just calls my name. And my favorite to eat it? With my trusty ‘ole spoon. Yep, I have no shame, guys. I usually take a big spoonful (or two) of peanut butter every day, it’s just so good!
And let’s not talk about how much peanut butter I seem to go through every week. I buy the jumbo sized jars and am lucky if it lasts two weeks! Whether I’m eating with my spoon or baking with it, peanut butter never lasts long in my house.
So I guess it’s easy to see where the inspiration for these Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins came from, huh? Since I’m crazy about peanut butter and I love muffins, this seemed like one of my best muffin ideas yet! And after three batches, I finally perfected this recipe!
Besides being crammed with peanut butter and chocolate, these muffins are the perfect texture! Slightly crispy on the outside and tender and moist on the inside, these peanut butter muffins are the answer for those peanut butter addicts (like me) out there!
Ingredients in Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins
These chocolate peanut butter muffins have a short and sweet ingredients list:
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Unsalted butter
- Creamy peanut butter
- Granulated sugar
- Light brown sugar
- Eggs
- Milk
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
How to Make Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins
Like most of my recipes, these muffins are so easy to make!
- Simply mix together the wet ingredients, followed by the dry ingredients and combine.
- Spoon the batter into a 12 muffin cups.
- Bake! I used my oven trick of baking them at 425F for 5 minutes and then lowering the oven to 375F and baking for the rest of the time. This results in those large and beautiful, bakery-style muffins.
One bite and you’ll fall in love with these decadent and soft muffins. These chocolate peanut butter muffins are the perfect grab ‘n go breakfast, mid-morning snack, or after-dinner treat. So if you’re a peanut butter lover like me, then get in that kitchen and start bakin’!
Can I Use Natural Peanut Butter?
I’ve only tried this peanut butter muffin recipe using a traditional peanut butter like Skippy, so I’m not sure if you can use natural peanut butter.
How to Store These Muffins
These muffins can be kept at room temperature for up to 5 days, or they can be frozen for up to 3 months. To thaw, place on your counter or gently warm in the microwave.
Tips for the Best Chocolate Chip Muffins
- To amp up the peanut butter flavor, use a mixture of chocolate chips and peanut butter chips in this recipe!
- If you only have salted butter on hand, that’s fine! Just omit the salt called for in the recipe card below.
- You can use any milk you’d like in this recipe so long as it’s unsweetened and unflavored.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup milk (any kind)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly spray a 12-count muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or line with paper liners. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer with fitted paddle attachment.
- Add in eggs, one at a time, followed by milk. Mix well. Slowly add in flour mixture, mixing just until combined. Gently fold in chocolate chips. Spoon mixture into prepared muffin tins, filling ¾ full.
- Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F and then turn oven down to 375°F (without opening oven door) and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until muffins are lightly browned on top and toothpick inserted in middle comes out mostly clean. **This will help the muffins to rise high and fluffy**
- Let cool in muffin tin for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Nutrition
Photos updated 1/25/2021
Mir says
I love that you slathered PB all over your PB muffin! That’s my kind of thinking, Gayle! These look perfectly fluffy. And I get your about going through those jars. I just buy a ton and know it will disappear!
Gayle says
Peanut butter slathered on top of a peanut butter muffin is definitely the way to go! Thanks, Mir!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
HAHA! I totally thought I was the only one who went through jump peanut butters in a week or two (1 week if I am being honest) So clearly, I need these muffins! The texture looks perfect, and everyday DOES need chocolate and peanut butter! Pinned!
Gayle says
Glad I’m not the only one, Taylor! Thanks for the pin!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
I can think of no better way to start my day! It’s all the best ingredients in one studly muffin!
Pinned. Happy Wednesday!
Gayle says
Thanks, Melanie! Happy Wednesday to you, too!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Peanut butter and chocolate is the best way to start any day! These muffins look so delicious and perfect, Gayle! I love that you slathered one with peanut butter and wish that was sitting on my plate instead of the screen! <3
Gayle says
This is definitely a great start to the day! Thanks so much for the kind words, Kelly!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Gayle, I love these muffins!!! and that’s exactly how I would eat them . . slathered with creamy peanut butter!!!! yum!
Gayle says
Thanks, Alice! The more peanut butter, the better! 🙂
Keri @ Fashionable Foods says
Peanut butter is my weakness. Add in chocolate and I’m in heaven! These muffins look so amazing, I wish I had one right now!
Gayle says
Thank you, Keri!
Annie @ ciaochowbambina says
Oh my…that last picture with the smear of peanut butter is going to haunt me all day! These look divine, Gayle!!
Gayle says
Thanks, Annie!
Justine | Cooking and Beer says
I will totally pay for your flight if you would come teach me how to bake properly and without frustration…and bring me a batch of these cuties too please. My muffins never look that gloriously “puffy!” Thank you. 😉
Gayle says
Haha ok it’s a deal! 🙂 Thanks so much for the kind words, Justine!
Cailee says
YUM! Talk about a healthy treat! These look delicious! …and I think we can all agree, chocolate makes everything better! Love it!
Gayle says
Thanks, Cailee! Chocolate and peanut butter is the best!
Christine@ Apple of My Eye says
Mhmmm you had my heart at that first “PB and chocolate” ;). I’m definitely an eat-it-everyday kinda girl as well (usually straight out of the jar, #noshame. These look amazing and like they’d be the perfect afternoon snack! Great recipe and photos 🙂
Gayle says
Peanut butter straight from the jar is definitely the way to go! Thanks so much for the kind words, Christine!
marcie says
I love making p.butter chocolate chip muffins — they’re always a sure fire hit! These look just scrumptious, and between these and the banana bread granola, you’ve got two of my favorite kind of breakfasts! Pinned.
Gayle says
Thanks, Marcie! They’re both my favorite, too!
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert says
Totally agree! Every day needs to start with peanut butter and chocolate, for sure! Love these muffins, Gayle. I’ll take a whole dozen!
Gayle says
Thank you, Jen!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
Peanut butter and chocolate is my love language! These muffins sound just perfect : )
Gayle says
Thanks, Natalie! These muffins disappeared from my house in no time!
mira says
These sound and look amazing Gayle! Love the combination and yes- every day needs to start with Pb 🙂 pinned!
Gayle says
Thanks, Mira!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
We both posted muffin recipes today 🙂 I love this Gayle, can never have enough of PB & Chocolate!
Gayle says
We’re recipe twins today, Manali! 🙂 Thanks for the muffin love!
Ami@NaiveCookCooks says
These look super delicious and chocolate chips muffins are like my all time favorite!!
Gayle says
Thanks, Ami! These are one of my favorite muffins!
Olivia @ Olivia's Cuisine says
I’m usually not a peanut butter person… Like, I’m not crazy about it as a spread. But when you bake with it…my, oh my…That’s a whole other department! I seriously could use a few (maybe the whole batch?) of these muffins right now. Is almost as if I can smell them through the screen!
Gayle says
Peanut butter definitely makes these muffins even more delicious, Olivia! Thanks for the kind words!
Mary Frances says
PB slathered PB muffins is the only way to do it! This is a classic – a classic I cannot resist! Warm muffins with melty chocolate chips is the best way to do mornings. Pinned!
Gayle says
Thanks, Mary Frances! And I agree, definitely the best way to eat it!
Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says
Oh my gosh are you saying I can have chocolate chips and peanut butter together for breakfast. I am so in!! These muffins look perfect with my coffee. Love these and can’t wait to make them Happy Wednesday friend! 😉 Pinned!
Gayle says
These muffins make the best breakfast, Cyndi! Thanks for the kind words and pin!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
There is absolutely no shame in going straight in the PB with a big ole spoon! And these muffins? Yes! Yes! Yes!
Gayle says
Ok good! 🙂 Thanks, Rachelle!
Sues says
A peanut butter chocolate muffin with MORE peanut butter slathered on it?? Right up my alley!!
Sues
Gayle says
Yes! It’s the best, Sues!
Nora @ Savory Nothings says
Ugh Gayle, I’m reading this upon nightfall and need it to be a peanut butter chocolate chip muffin filled morning ASAP! Looking delicious!
Gayle says
Thank you, Nora! These muffins make the best breakfast, or late night snack, in your case! 🙂
Annie @ The Garlic Diaries says
Yummmmmmmm, peanut butter and chocolate is my favorite combo EVER!!!!!! Love, love, love.
Gayle says
Thanks, Annie!
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
I love all things peanut butter! These muffins look dangerously good! Pinned! I want one right now!
Gayle says
Thank you, Mariah! I had such a hard time not eating the entire batch! 🙂
Kelley @ Chef Savvy says
Wow these muffins look so good!! These would make me want to get out of bed in the morning!
Gayle says
Thank you, Kelley!
Christine (The Raw Project) says
Wow, these look perfect any time of the day! Thanks!
Gayle says
Thanks for the muffin love, Christine!
Savita @ ChefDeHome says
Wow! Gayle, these muffins looks so perfect! Great for breakfast!
Gayle says
Thanks, Savita! These definitely make the perfect breakfast!
Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says
Yep, I’m like you…peanut butter is basically its own food group. We buy ours in the giant packs at Costco and we cruise through it in no time since we all eat it at least once a day! 🙂
These muffins look PERFECT.
Gayle says
I definitely need to start buying peanut butter from Costco, Blair! Thanks so much for the kind words!
Connie says
That picture of the peanut butter smothered over the muffin just induced the biggest drool response ever. It looks so good! I’d love to start my day off with this!
Gayle says
Thanks so much for the kind words and for stopping by, Connie! The peanut butter slathering is my favorite part, too! 🙂
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
Thank you for giving me one more reason to eat chocolate and peanut butter for breakfast 😀
Gayle says
It’s a pretty good reason, right? 🙂 Thanks, Ashley!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
Yep! Everyday should usually start with peanut butter and chocolate.. though mine definitely does not do so often enough. You definitely have given me a good excuse to make these muffins gayle!
Gayle says
Thanks, Thalia!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
Every day SHOULD start with peanut butter and chocolate, I agree wholeheartedly! These muffins look great Gayle! Pinned!
Gayle says
Glad you agree, Stacey! Thanks for the pin!
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says
These muffins are divine! I love chocolate and PB – so delicious! Definitely need to try these! 😀
Gayle says
Thanks, Jess!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
That is FOR SURE how every day should start. These muffins are PERFECT. I love that you slathered peanut butter all over them!
Gayle says
Thanks, Dorothy! The extra peanut butter makes these amazing!
Linda @ Veganosity says
I don’t think there is anything that’s quite as good as pb & chocolate. I love how you swirled extra pb on the muffins. They look so good Gayle!
Gayle says
Thanks, Linda!
Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says
Yes everyday should start with PB and chocolate! I would love to start my day with these muffins, or end my night, and eat it mid-morning or mid-afternoon…. 😉
Gayle says
I definitely agree, Bianca! Thanks so much for the kind words and for stopping by!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
I love peanut butter and chocolate chip muffins! I love to bake a batch and snack on them because they are like dessert but I don’t feel as bad eating them.
Gayle says
Yes! I love them for those reasons too, Ashley! Thanks!
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
Yep, I could definitely have pb+chocolate every day! 😉 These muffins look amazing! And they baked up SO perfectly!
Gayle says
Thank you, Jess!
Carol at Wild Goose Mama says
Where’s the butter and my cup of coffee with cream. I see breakfast sitting in front of me. Since I haven’t had dinner yet in actuality I see DINNER and I am hungry. Yum.
I don’t normally talk about ME, but please make note of the slight name change from Wild Goose Tea. New web design too—whoopee and I am adding new features along the way too.
Gayle says
These make the perfect breakfast (or dinner), Carol! And that’s so exciting about your new website!
Michele @ Two Raspberries says
these look so delicious! fun fact, just seen on Dr. Oz today that peanuts are actually good for your heart and you should eat them 3 times per week! so bring on the PB chocolate chip muffins!!! gotta love an excuse to eat PB 😉
Gayle says
Yes! Peanut butter is actually good fat, as long as it’s eaten in moderation. Thanks for the kind words, Michele!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
Ahhhh! I love these muffins! They look so ultra soft and packed with so much PB/chocolate chip goodness! I would totally be that kind of a person that spreads extra pb on their pb muffin. Can’t ever get enough. 😉
Gayle says
The more peanut butter, the better! 🙂 Thanks, Sarah!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
Yes! Every day should start with peanut butter and chocolate! These muffins look so yummy. 🙂
Gayle says
Thanks, Christin!
Christina @ Bake with Christina says
Those muffins look SO flavorful and tasty! And so easy to make too!! 🙂
Gayle says
Thank you, Christina!
Stacey @ Stacey Homemaker says
I love that you don’t use any oil in the muffins! I will be making these this week! Yum. Thanks for the recipe!
Gayle says
Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by, Stacey! I hope you love these if you try them!
M Y King says
This is a versatile recipe as well as a tasty one. I eat weird. I substituted a few things like wheat-free flour for the flour, almond butter for the peanut butter, and honey for the sugar. Everything else I followed by the recipe. I also did the 425 degree to 375 degree trick. I didn’t expect the muffins to be great because of my substitutions (I waste a lot of ingredients that way)…but…they WERE great and crunchy on the outside just like you said. Thanks for a recipe that still tastes great after my substitutions!
Gayle says
Thank you so much for letting me know how these turned out! So glad you liked them with those substitutions. Sounds delicious! Hope you have a wonderful day!
Suzanne says
These were very good! I’m going to have to whip up another batch later today! I have several peanut butter chocolate chip muffin recipes but was in search of one that’s not quite as’fussy’. This one is it! Very simple and quick to make. I made a slight change to mine–I mixed in some peanut butter chips along with the chocolate chips. Definitely had a Reese’s vibe to it! YUMMM!!! I store these in the freezer for a quick breakfast on busy mornings. Thanks for a great recipe!
Gayle says
I’m so glad you liked these, Suzanne! Adding peanut butter chips is such a great idea! I’ll have to try that next time I make these. Thanks so much for stopping by and letting me know how these turned out!