Description
These Greek Yogurt Peanut Butter Muffins with Chocolate Chips are a healthy and delicious treat combining creamy Greek yogurt, natural peanut butter, and rich chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, they are high in protein, gluten-free when using certified oat flour, and naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2/3 cup natural peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup oat flour (or blended oats)
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (plus more for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, natural peanut butter, eggs, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Leavening Agents and Salt: Stir in the baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture to prepare the batter for rising and flavor balance.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the oat flour and rolled oats to the mixture, gently mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain muffin tenderness.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in the mini chocolate chips, reserving some for topping if desired.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top if preferred.
- Bake: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool Muffins: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use flavored Greek yogurt for added sweetness or to vary the flavor profile of the muffins.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure the oats and oat flour are certified gluten-free.
- These muffins freeze well and are perfect for a quick grab-and-go breakfast or healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
