Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Muffins
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Muffins are a classic flavor combination that is delicious!
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. unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 1/2 c. fresh raw peanut butter
- 3/4 c. chocolate 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 melted butter and peanut butter, whisking constantly until creamy.
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Add dry ingredients and chocolate 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.
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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.
As far as the raw peanut butter goes, of course you can use whatever is in your cupboard. Raw is just my preference. After learning of all the yucky ingredients found in your traditional peanut butter on the shelf, we've made the switch to only buying raw. Two simple ingredients: peanuts & salt. I feel a lot better knowing it isn't loaded down with unnecessary ingredients.
Adapted from How Sweet It Is