Today’s PB&J Muffin Recipe are a soft, fluffy peanut butter and jelly muffins made with simple pantry ingredients which makes it fabulous for breakfast or snacks. This easy homemade muffin recipe combines flour, baking powder, peanut butter, and buttermilk for a moist, tender texture with classic PB&J flavor. Naturally sweetened with applesauce and coconut oil, these healthy peanut butter muffins are swirled with raspberry or strawberry jam for a fruity, bakery-style finish. Then topped with crunchy peanuts, this kid-friendly muffin recipe is a delicious twist on a nostalgic favorite.

Why I love PB&J Muffin Recipe

Today’s PB&J Muffin Recipe are a fun weekend breakfast for the kids! Serve them up with a tall glass of milk and a bowl of fruit…you’ve got the makings of a delightful breakfast.

Some of my fondest memories from childhood include a good PB&J sandwich! I loved them SO much…actually, I still love them so much. Our PB&J Muffin Recipe are a spin off that classic sandwich combination, just a little more sophisticated in muffin form! 😉

Ingredients in PB&J Muffins Recipe

Flour- naturally has the level of fiber found in wheat, while most of the fiber has been removed from white flour during processing. Fiber is an important part of your diet, as it prevents constipation, helps control blood sugar, wards off heart disease, and even assists in weight-loss management.
Sea Salt- is mostly composed of sodium chloride, a compound that helps regulate fluid balance and blood pressure in the body. Since it’s minimally processed, it contains some minerals, including potassium, iron, and calcium.
Granulated Sugar- Granulated sugar is also sometimes known as white sugar, or “regular” sugar. Granulated sugar has had all of the naturally present molasses refined out of it. The fine crystals in granulated sugar don’t cake together, which makes it perfect for measuring, sprinkling onto food and dissolving into drinks.
Peanut butter- is a nutrient-dense food packed with protein, healthy fats, and fiber, which promotes satiety, aids in weight management, and supports heart health. It is rich in essential nutrients like vitamin E, magnesium, and potassium, aiding in muscle repair and providing sustained energy.
Applesauce- Helps Promote Good Digestion. Due to a high concentration of pectin, applesauce aids in good digestion and helps remove waste from the body. Simultaneously it promotes the growth of probiotics. Apples contain soluble fiber — the kind that can help lower your blood cholesterol levels. They also contain polyphenols, which have antioxidant effects.
Coconut Oil- Contains healthy fatty acids. May boost heart health. May encourage fat burning. May have antimicrobial effects. May reduce hunger. May reduce seizures. May raise HDL (good) cholesterol. May protect your skin, hair, and teeth.
Eggs- I place my eggs in a small bowl of very warm water while I’m gathering all the other ingredients and prepping to bake, then when I’m ready to add them into the batter they have reached the perfect temperature! Add your eggs one at a time and cream for 2 minutes, then scrape the bowl down using a rubber spatula, and add the next egg. This is the best way to be sure the eggs are incorporated evenly into the batter. Beating each egg individually is essential because eggs act as a leavener which brings the loft (height) into your baked goods.
Peanuts- are highly nutritious, providing a dense source of plant-based protein, healthy unsaturated fats, fiber, and over 30 essential vitamins and minerals. They support heart health by lowering LDL cholesterol, aid in weight management by promoting satiety, and help manage blood sugar levels.

How to make PB&J Muffins Recipe

Preheat oven 400 degrees.
Line muffin pan with paper liners; set aside.
In a mixing bowl add flour, baking powder, sugar,and sea salt; whisk to combine.
In a small mixing bowl combine buttermilk, applesauce, coconut oil, eggs, and peanut butter; mix to combine.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, pour in wet, stir until just incorporated.
(don’t over mix)
Divide batter into liners; filling about 2/3 the way full.
Add teaspoon of jam on top of each muffin, gently swirl into batter.
Lightly press whole peanuts on top to garnish, if desired.
Bake 13-17 minutes until lightly golden and toothpick inserted in center removes clean.
Cool on cooling rack.
Enjoy PB&J Muffin Recipe!

Yield: 12

PB&J Muffins Recipe

Name: PB&J Muffins Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 2 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon sea salt; 2/3 cup sugar; 1/2 cup all natural peanut butter; 2/3 cup low fat buttermilk, room temperature; 1/3 cup applesauce, room temperature; 1/3 cup coconut oil, warmed to liquid; 1 whole egg, 2 egg whites, room temperature; 1/2 cup raspberry or strawberry jam; 48 peanuts, to garnish

This easy homemade muffin recipe is naturally sweetened with applesauce and coconut oil. These healthy peanut butter muffins are swirled with raspberry or strawberry jam for a fruity, bakery-style finish.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 17 minutes

Total Time 27 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup all natural peanut butter
2/3 cup low fat buttermilk, room temperature
1/3 cup applesauce, room temperature
1/3 cup coconut oil, warmed to liquid
1 whole egg, 2 egg whites, room temperature
1/2 cup raspberry or strawberry jam
48 peanuts, to garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven 400 degrees.
Line muffin pan with paper liners; set aside.
In a mixing bowl add flour, baking powder, sugar, and sea salt; whisk to combine.
In a small mixing bowl combine buttermilk, applesauce, coconut oil, eggs, and peanut butter; mix to combine.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, pour in wet, stir until just incorporated.
(don't over mix)
Divide batter into liners; filling about 2/3 the way full.
Add teaspoon of jam on top of each muffin, gently swirl into batter.
Lightly press whole peanuts on top to garnish, if desired.
Bake 13-17 minutes until lightly golden and toothpick inserted in center removes clean.
Cool on cooling rack.
Enjoy PB&J Muffins Recipe!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 335Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 327mgCarbohydrates: 58gFiber: 3gSugar: 22gProtein: 9g

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