Fudgy Peanut Butter Chip Muffins Recipe

Name: Fudgy Peanut Butter Chip Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup applesauce; ½ cup quick-cooking rolled oats; ¼ cup butter, softened; ½ cup granulated sugar; ½ cup light brown sugar, packed; 1 egg; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; ¾ cup flour; ¼ cup cocoa or ¼ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder (recommend Hershey's); ½ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional); 1 cup peanut butter chips (or semi-sweet chocolate for variety); powdered sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

½ cup applesauce
½ cup quick-cooking rolled oats
¼ cup butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup flour
¼ cup cocoa or ¼ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder (recommend Hershey's)
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1 cup peanut butter chips (or semi-sweet chocolate for variety)
powdered sugar (optional)

1
Mix applesauce and oats in a small bowl.
2
Beat butter, sugars, egg and vanilla until well blended.
3
Stir in the applesauce mixture, blending well.
4
Stir together the next 4 dry ingredients and blend into the butter mixture.
5
Fold in the peanut butter chips.
6
Fill 12 paper lined muffin cups 3/4 full of batter.
7
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 22-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out almost clean.
8
If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar when slightly cooled.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup applesauce, ½ cup quick-cooking rolled oats, ¼ cup butter, softened, ½ cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Fudgy Peanut Butter Chip Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Fudgy Peanut Butter Chip Muffins

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