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Peanut Butter Muffins

Peanut Butter Muffins

66 Ratings
66 Ratings
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Peanut Butter Muffins on a plate
Makes: 12 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Enjoy these nutty muffins with a touch of jelly or jam for a satisfying dessert.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup peanut butter (chunky)
  • 1/2 tablespoon honey
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk, skim
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375 °F.
  3. Line 12 muffin cups with paper baking cups (or grease the bottom of each cup with butter or margarine).
  4. Put the peanut butter and honey in a mixing bowl. Beat until well blended.
  5. Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each egg.
  6. Add the milk, and mix well.
  7. Add the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir just until they are moistened. Don’t stir them too much.
  8. Fill each muffin cup 2/3 full.
  9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Put on a wire rack.
  11. Cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Source:

Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 muffin, 1/12 of recipe (75g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 207
Total Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 31 mg
Sodium 258 mg
Carbohydrates 24 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 4 g
Protein 8 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 85 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 200 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 207
Total Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 5 mg
Cholesterol 31 mg
Carbohydrates 24 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 4 g
Protein 8 g
Minerals
Calcium 85 mg
Potassium 200 mg
Sodium 258 mg
Copper 118 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 44 mg
Phosphorus 151 mg
Selenium 10 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 26 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.2 mg
Vitamin C 0 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 0 mcg
Folate 64 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 3 mg
Choline 46 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1 1/2 ounces
Protein Foods 1 ounces

Write a review

Made these over the weekend so we have an easy breakfast on hand this week. Turned out very well!
06/10/19
I think it would be better as a mini-muffin. It's important to not overbake, as they get rather dry.
10/23/07
The recipe is easy.
09/09/07
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