- The original recipe did not have the chocolate chips, banana or the vegetable oil in it but I found them to be worthwhile additions.
- The original recipe called for baking at 400°F. With my convection oven the rule of thumb is to bake 25°F lower with a 25% reduction in bake time. I found this to be a bit too hot so I reduced the heat and recommend the lower temperature below. Ovens will vary so err on the conservative side.
- There is room for more oats because of the added moisture provided by the banana and vegetable oil so I think I’ll add another 1/4 cup next time. These are light, cake-like muffins.
Peanut Butter-Chocolate Oat Muffins
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If you're in the mood for peanut butter and chocolate, these are the muffins for you.
Author: Lemons & Anchovies
Recipe type: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- ¾ cup flour
- ¼ cup oats
- 2 tablespoons wheat germ (raw or toasted)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup peanut butter (I used a generous amount of Adam's Organic Unsalted)
- 1 egg
- ½ cup milk (I used soy milk)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 very ripe banana, mashed
- ½ cup bittersweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ingredients above from the flour to salt. In a larger bowl, combine the brown sugar and peanut butter and beat with a hand blender for 1-2 minutes. Add the egg and beat well on medium speed, about 1 minute.
- Add the flour mixture and the milk to the peanut butter mixture and beat until well combined. Add the vegetable oil and banana and beat again. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Grease a muffin pan or line with paper cups. Sprinkle the bottom with more wheat germ and divide the batter among the 12 slots in the pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the muffin comes out clean. Mine took 12 minutes at 375°F.
Notes
Based on a recipe from Food.com. For original version, click here.
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love peanut butter (today is National Peanut Butter Day, what a timely post! :)) and have included it in muffins before as well. These look so tasty, and I have to say that chocolate is always a worthwhile addition!
lemonsandanchovies says
Laura, timely indeed! I’ll have to check out your archives for your peanut butter muffins (if you’ve shared them). 🙂
thelittleloaf says
These look absolutely beautiful! I love peanut butter but like you, don’t eat it enough. Now I know exactly what to bake this weekend 🙂
Rosa says
Gorgeous muffins! This combination is awesome.
Cheers,
Rosa
Rose from Magpie's Recipes says
We are a soynut butter family because of the kid’s allergies- it tastes a LOT like peanut butter-really good! I have far too many bottles of it and I think I know what to do with some of it now 🙂
Migle says
You know, PB&J “composition” is extremely American thing. I really did not know about it until I went to United States. And now, it’s total kickshaw for me! 🙂
These muffins look amazingly appetizing, by the way!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
These look heavenly! I am in need of new muffins for my freezer, I am going to have to make these. My 7 year old will thank you!
natalie says
My fave kind of muffin !
Patty says
Why Jean, I think you really like to eat,lol!!! Not only your photos make me hungry but your writing does as well!!!! Love your muffins, I’ll trade you a bowl of shrimp with rice noodles for a muffin, or two;-)
Have a great weekend xxooxx
lemonsandanchovies says
Patty, your comment made me smile. I really do like to eat! Yes, it’s a deal on the swap!!
Elizabeth says
Oat muffins are definitely a food I love but don’t have often. I need to make these!!
torviewtoronto says
delicious muffins look wonderful
Row says
Excellent recipe! I’ve never had peanut butter in muffins before, but it sounds like a great idea to me. Thanks!
The Café Sucré Farine says
Jean, these photos are phenomenal! And the muffins look just fabulous, wow!
Valerie says
Oh, these muffins baked up beautifully! I can almost smell the peanut butter and bananas through the screen. 🙂
Yes, peanut butter and honey on a rice cake is The best!!
Reem | Simply Reem says
Perfect!!!
My kids adore peanut butter who doesn’t right….
I am so making these muffins soon… I am sure they will love these in their lunch boxes.
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
What a perfect breakfast treat! I bet these were a bite of heaven right out of the oven. I just wish I had one right now. Love your photos!!!!!!
Suzanne says
Love oats, peanut butter and chocolate, now I wish I was eating one of these!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
Peanut butter and chocolate always make a perfect pair!
Jen Laceda @ Tartine and Apron Strings says
Peanut butter? Chocolate? Oats? I want to have this for breakfast everyday! I’m sure my family will agree!
marla says
Love this recipe! Will be linking back to this in my upcoming post 🙂
Vicki @ WITK says
I love tuna salad sandwiches, yet I always forget about them too. I should also make more muffins, they are a great commuter breakfast! Peanut butter and chocolate too? Delicious.