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