Have you baked with peanut butter very much? I haven’t, and turns out it’s not that easy. In my recent experience, it can make baked goods really dry, which doesn’t make sense to me since it’s so high in oil. My first attempt at these muffins was peanut butter banana muffins with the peanut butter mixed in, and they were seriously lacking in the moisture department. Matt said he was afraid to swallow each bite because he was afraid he might choke.
My youngest, however, loved the original muffins and ate three in one sitting! We all agreed that they tasted good but were just too dry. Because I’m a quitter, instead of working harder to perfect the original recipe, I decided to try something a little different. I already have a moist banana muffin recipe I like, so I got the idea to stuff that one with PB&J instead of stirring the peanut butter in. Here’s how:
I loved the result, and I think you will too! The peanut butter is still as sticky as peanut butter ever is, so you’ll definitely want a glass of milk nearby.
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- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cup baking mix (like Bisquick or Jiffy)
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup jelly
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- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray ten cups of a muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Stir together mashed bananas, oil, egg, milk, and sugar. Stir in baking mix and oats just until combined. Scoop muffin dough evenly into prepared ten muffin cups.
- Use the backside of a round tablespoon measuring spoon to make an indentation in the top of each muffin. Spoon about a teaspoon of peanut butter and a teaspoon of jelly into the center of each muffin.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes or until top edges are brown. Allow to cool in pan for a few minutes, and then carefully lift each muffin onto a cooling rack. (Don't dump the muffins out or the tops will get messed up.) Filling will be hot, so allow to cool to a safe temperature before serving.
Want more muffins? I’ve got ’em!
Debbie caraballo says
Hi Andi!
Love the way these muffiins look, and they sound delicious! Also really enjoyed your summer recipe collection. Doing some muffin and summer recipe pinning around here. :)
I appreciate all your hard work to bring these awesome recipes to us.
Andi says
Thank you so much, Debbie! I’m happy you liked these posts :)
Sara @ Bitz & Giggles says
These muffins look great, Andi! I love peanut butter. . . and the thought of sticking it in a muffin. . .well, I’m in. Love the video, too!
Andi says
Thanks so much, Sara! That is the shakiest video ever because I took it kind of impulsively with my phone. I need to take the time to set up my tripod next time!
Roxana says
These would be a hit with any household that has children!
Andi says
Yes, for sure! Thanks, Roxana :)
Kathy says
Hmm. I wonder why your muffins came out dry? I have a peanut butter muffin recipe that is a favorite with my family. It’s a variation of the basic muffin recipe in the Betty Crocker cookbook I have. (This is the recipe I use all whole wheat flour in my baking)
Andi says
Oh, I’m sure it was just my muffins that turned out bad and not all peanut butter muffins! I’ll try this version next time. You can never go wrong with Betty! Thanks, Kathy :)
Kelley says
mmm.. these look amazing! And why is it so hard to bake with peanut butter?? I’ve wondered that before! The video really helped too.. you rock lady!
Andi says
I don’t get it. I made a marbled pound cake with peanut butter years ago, and it was really dry. I thought I just messed something else up, but I think there is some trick I don’t know to get the texture right if you add peanut butter. Thank you, Kelley!
Stacey @ Bake.eat.Repeat. says
These muffins sound delicious, love the idea of stuffing them with PB&J!
Andi says
Thanks so much, Stacey!
[email protected] Cooking on the Front Burner says
I bet these do make a great kid’s snack! And they disappear quick!
Andi says
Thanks, Deb!
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
Pb&J is one of those classic combos that I will always love. These muffins look fantastic Andi!!
Pinned!
Andi says
Thank you, Mariah! I always think a PBJ sandwich sounds boring, and then as soon as I take a bite, I remember how much I love them. These muffins have the same flavor but a little more exciting than a plain old sandwich :)
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
Sometimes the wisest path is to cut your losses and move on! Well done on the new muffins!
Andi says
Thanks, Dorothy!
Annie @Maebells says
Andi these look so yummy! I always add sliced banana to my PB&J so this is right up my alley!
Andi says
My husband used to get a sandwich for lunch that called “Peanut Butter and Stuff” that had PBJ, banana, and I think something else too. He could eat it five days a week and never get tired of it. I had that in mind when I made these! Thank you, Annie :)
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
This is a super cute and creative idea, Andi! I have never been a banana or jelly fan, but my daughter loves everything and I bet she would love to make these!
Andi says
Thanks, Kacey! I meant to say in the post that you could also stuff peanut butter in any muffin base if you already have one you like. Maybe you could do it with something besides banana :)