Last week I posted these Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Muffins. In my original attempt to make them healthy, I realized that there was still room for improvement. So I made them again with a couple more adjustments (see note at the bottom of the recipe). I present to you these health(ier) muffins :). If you are new to carob, it is an excellent alternative to chocolate. I’ve swapped several recipes using chocolate chips with carob chips instead and you hardly notice the difference. The other muffin recipe is a lot more dense, these are more light and fluffy. BOTH are fantastic in their own way. These are a great grab-n-go option for a quick breakfast!
Healthier Peanut Butter & Carob Chip Muffins
These Peanut Butter & Carob Chip Muffins are a bit healthier than the regular, but so so good.
Ingredients
- 1 c. whole wheat flour
- 1 c. cake flour
- 1/8 c. ground flaxseeds
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 c. plain yogurt
- 1/3 c. coconut palm sugar*
- 1/2 c. coconut oil
- 1/2 c. fresh raw peanut butter
- 2/3 c. milk
- 3/4 c. carob chips*
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray tin with non-stick cooking spray or line muffin tins with silicone, foil, or paper liners and set aside.
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In a small bowl, whisk together both flours, baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside.
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In a large bowl, whisk together egg, yogurt and sugar until smooth. Slowly add coconut oil, peanut butter, and milk whisking constantly until creamy.
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Add dry ingredients and carob chips, mixing until just combined with a large spoon or spatula. Be careful not to over mix.
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Using an ice cream, cookie scoop, or large spoon, fill muffin liners 3/4 of the way full. Bake for 15-18 minutes (or until a toothpick comes out clean). Remove and let cool.
Recipe Notes
[My 2 Cents]
A while ago I discovered at my local health food store a replacement for brown sugar. In an effort to remove all refined sugars from our pantry I thought – why not! This is my first recipe using the coconut palm sugar and I LOVE it! Here is the specific brand I used, you may have others at your health food store. In reading up on the product there seems to be a little controversy in the production of the sugar eliminating the growth of coconuts – but I think, for removing white refined sugar from my cooking – I’ll buy a bag every now and again. It’s a great alternative.
You can find carob chips at most health food stores. I must warn you, it is quite spendy. Feel free and use chocolate chips in this recipe if you would rather. For the health benefits of carob I highly recommend this article.
Adapted from Tried and Tasty
Steve Feld
I couldn’t believe how good these tasted!