Surprise Muffins Recipe

Name: Surprise Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup smooth peanut butter; ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup oat bran; ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar; 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; ⅓ cup vegetable oil; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon maple extract

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 425F degrees.
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FOR THE FILLING.
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In a small bowl, combine peanut butter and chocolate chips; set aside.
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FOR THE MUFFINS.
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In a medium bowl, combine flour, bran, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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In a small bowl, whisk milk, oil, eggs, and maple extract.
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Make a well in center of dry ingredients and add milk mixture; stir just until moistened.
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Spoon about 2 Tablespoons batter into each cup of a greased muffin pan.
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Spoon about 2 teaspoons peanut butter mixture over batter in each cup.
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Spoon remaining batter over peanut butter mixture, filling each cup three fourths full.
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Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until muffins pull away from sides of pan.
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Remove from pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
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Store in an airtight container.
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Muffins may be served at room temperature or reheated.
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To reheat, cover and bake in a preheated 350F oven 5 to 8 minutes or until heated through.
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849

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup smooth peanut butter, ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup oat bran, and more.

Yes, Surprise 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Surprise Muffins

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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