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Published: Jan 14, 2021 · Modified: Aug 26, 2021 by Kathy

Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins

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Two muffins topped with chopped peanuts on a white platter.

Two classic flavors of peanut butter and chocolate combine into one delicious muffin. These chocolate peanut butter muffins are perfect for breakfast, snacking, or even as dessert!

Whip up a batch of these delicious muffins and they'll be ready in just 30 minutes!

A chocolate muffin topped with peanuts on a white plate.

Why make these muffins

I love to make muffins. In fact, I believe I probably have more muffin recipes on my site than any other type of recipe.

Chocolate and peanut butter are a classic pairing so it was only natural that they come together in a muffin. These muffins have two kinds of chocolate - cocoa powder and chocolate chips and are topped with chopped nuts!

I made these peanut butter muffins for my kids, my husband, my dad (who's a peanut butter fanatic) and all of you! My kids taste tested these for me and declared them delicious!

If you love chocolate muffins, you'll also want to make these Triple Chocolate Muffins!

Peanut butter muffins topped with chopped peanuts.

Key ingredients

  • Peanut Butter - crunchy or smooth. I've made it using both and it's really what you prefer and what you already have on hand!
  • Cocoa Powder - natural unsweetened
  • Chocolate Chips
  • Sour Cream
  • Milk - I use whole milk, but you could also use 2% or skim milk
  • Eggs
  • Honey Roasted Peanuts - optional, but the nuts add a perfect sweet and salty crunch to the muffins
Small bowls filled with peanut butter, nuts, cocoa powder and other ingredients.

Steps to make

  • Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt together in a bowl
  • In a separate bowl, combine sugar, milk, egg, oil and vanilla
  • Mix in peanut butter
A white bowl filled with flour and cocoa powder with a wire whisk in the bowl.
Peanut butter sitting in the middle of yellow liquid ingredients in a glass bowl.
  • Add flour mixture and stir just until combined
  • Fold in chocolate chips
Chocolate muffin mixture in a glass bowl.
Chocolate chips on top of muffin batter in a glass bowl with a green spatula.
  • Place batter in paper lined or greased muffin tin
  • Sprinkle chopped honey roasted peanuts on top of batter
  • Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 15 minutes
Scooping chocolate peanut butter muffin batter into muffin tins.
Scoop into muffin tins.
Chopped peanuts sprinkled on top of chocolate muffins in a muffin tin.
Top with chopped nuts and bake.

Recipe tips

  • Use an electric mixer to fully incorporate the peanut butter into the liquid mixture
  • Once you add flour, just stir until combined - don't overmix
  • Gently fold in chocolate chips
  • Use paper liners or spray your muffin tin with a nonstick spray
  • Gently push chopped peanuts into the top of the batter. This helps prevent the peanuts from falling off the muffins once cooked.

Recipe Faqs

How long do these muffins last?

The muffins will last 3-4 days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Can I freeze these muffins?

Yes, these muffins can be frozen. Allow muffins to fully cool and then place in a freezer safe container or freezer bag. Place muffins in a single layer and freeze for up to one month.
To use, allow muffins to thaw at room temperature.

Cooked chocolate muffins topped with peanuts in a muffin tin.

More great muffin recipes

Here is a list of just a few of the muffin recipes I have on this blog. You are going to want to give them all a try!

  • Oatmeal Banana Muffins
  • Coffee Cake Muffins
  • Peach Muffins - made with canned peaches
  • Blueberry Muffins
  • Bran Muffins
  • Rhubarb Muffins
  • Cherry Muffins
  • Blackberry Muffins
A chocolate muffin filled with chocolate chips and topped with chopped peanuts on a white plate.

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

Be sure to check out all my muffin recipes!

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  • Cranberry Banana Muffins on a small plate next to a cup of coffee.
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A chocolate muffin topped with peanuts on a white plate.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins

Kathy Berget
Peanut butter muffins studded with chocolate chips and topped with honey roasted peanuts.
5 from 32 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Baking, Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 351 kcal

Equipment

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  • Muffin Tin
  • Cooling Rack
  • Cookie Scoop
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Ingredients
  

  • 1¾ cups flour
  • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¾ cup peanut butter (chunky or creamy)
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • ⅓ cup honey roasted peanuts (chopped, optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt
    1¾ cups flour, ⅓ cup cocoa powder, 3 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt
  • In another bowl, combine milk, sugar, sour cream, oil, egg and vanilla together with an electric mixer
    ¾ cup milk, ½ cup sour cream, ½ cup sugar, ⅓ cup oil, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Mix in peanut butter until fully combined
    ¾ cup peanut butter
  • Add flour mixture and mix just until flour is combined
  • Fold in chocolate chips
    ½ cup chocolate chips
  • Divide dough into muffin tins lined with paper liners or sprayed with a nonstick spray
  • Top with chopped peanuts, if desired
    ⅓ cup honey roasted peanuts

Notes

  • Chunky peanut butter or creamy peanut butter can be used in this recipe
  • Use an electric mixer to fully incorporate the peanut butter into the liquid mixture
  • Once you add flour, stir until combined - don't overmix
  • Gently fold in chocolate chips
  • Use paper liners or spray your muffin tin with a nonstick spray
  • Gently push chopped peanuts into the top of the batter. This helps prevent the peanuts from falling off the muffins once cooked.
 

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1MuffinCalories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 9gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 223mgPotassium: 328mgFiber: 3gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 121IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 2mg
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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Iris says

    October 22, 2021 at 5:56 am

    Loved this recipe & ease of reading.
    The muffins are amazing.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      October 22, 2021 at 5:57 am

      Thank you!!! Muffins are one of my favorite things to bake! So glad you loved them!
      Kathy 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sheri says

    September 27, 2021 at 5:22 am

    Thank you for listing the amount of each ingredient in the steps portion of the recipe. It's a thoughtful inclusion and most appreciated! More should do the same.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      September 27, 2021 at 6:40 am

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness says

    January 19, 2021 at 2:54 pm

    I'm with you, I love making & eating muffins! I usually make a healthy snack to have on hand for the week, and often I make cookies or muffins. And I love chocolate + peanut butter! So do you like other nut butters like almond or cashew butter?

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      January 19, 2021 at 4:45 pm

      I do like almond butter - flavored with maple syrup and spread on apple slices! 🙂 I have not tried cashew butter.

      Reply
  4. Fred G says

    January 17, 2021 at 6:03 pm

    5 stars
    These muffins sound good enough to be almost cupcakes.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      January 17, 2021 at 7:25 pm

      Just think, you could have one for breakfast and one for dessert! These muffins are pretty rich and do make a perfect dessert.

      Reply
  5. David @ Spiced says

    January 15, 2021 at 4:58 am

    5 stars
    I love baking muffins, too, Kathy! These sound amazing - thankfully your kids were around to give them two thumbs up. Like Valentina, I'll take my muffin with a mug of coffee...the only difference is that I'll take mine as an after-dinner treat, please. Thanks! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      January 15, 2021 at 5:10 am

      Works perfect as a dessert or served for breakfast! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Michelle | Sift & Simmer says

    January 14, 2021 at 8:11 pm

    5 stars
    Mmm these chocolate peanut butter muffins look divine! Glad I found your site 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      January 15, 2021 at 5:09 am

      Thanks, Michelle! Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  7. Valentina says

    January 14, 2021 at 1:30 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, these sound/look AMAZING! And as long as you like chocolate, we're good! 😉 I'll take mine with my morning coffee, please. ~Valentina

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      January 14, 2021 at 6:49 pm

      Oh yes! I love chocolate!!! 🙂

      Reply
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