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    Home » Recipes » Muffins

    Easy Peanut Butter and Banana Muffins

    Published: Sep 25, 2020 · Modified: Feb 6, 2023 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 16 Comments

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    Peanut butter and banana is a classic combination that everyone loves. If you’re a fan of this classic flavour combination too, then you will love these peanut butter and banana muffins.

    Not only are they easy to make, but they’re also packed with protein and are the perfect breakfast or snack option.

    Peanut butter and banana muffins on a cake stand.

    You'll know by now that I'm a bit of a muffin fan with recipes for lemon drizzle muffins, blackberry muffins, chocolate courgette muffins, raspberry and white chocolate muffins, blueberry and white chocolate muffins, and mincemeat muffins already on the blog!

    These easy peanut butter and banana muffins were also developed using my tried and tested basic muffin recipe, with a few tasty tweaks.

    The creamy peanut butter and ripe bananas give these muffins a rich and delicious taste, while the peanut butter chips add a touch of salty sweetness that makes them irresistible!

    👩‍🍳 Have you seen my blueberry banana bread recipe? Another great way to use up those over-ripe bananas!

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    • ✔️ Why should you try it?
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Top tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ FAQS
    • 😋Related recipes
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why should you try it?

    • Quick and easy to make.
    • Packed with protein keeping tummies nice and full.
    • Uses up over-ripe bananas
    • A great grab-and-go breakfast option.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Bananas - 200g (roughly 2 medium bananas), mashed. Make sure they are overripe and soft.

    Peanut Butter Chips - or use white chocolate chips if you can't find peanut butter chips. They will still taste of peanut butter as I substitute some of the melted butter with peanut butter in my basic muffin mix.

    My basic muffin mix;

    140g Caster Sugar

    200g Plain Flour

    1 teaspoon Bicarbonate of Soda

    100ml Yogurt

    2 Eggs

    140g melted Butter - I used 100g butter and 40g of peanut butter to make the muffins extra peanutty.

    1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

    🔪 Instructions

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    One: Weigh out the dry ingredients into a bowl.

    Two: In a separate jug mix together the melted butter and peanut butter, yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir through the mashed banana then mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Be careful not to over-mix the batter.

    Three: Add the peanut butter chips (or white chocolate chips if using instead).

    Four: Divide the muffin batter between 12 muffin cases and bake for 18 minutes.

    Step by step photo instructions for making the peanut butter and banana muffins.

    💭 Top tips

    • Be careful not to over-mix the batter. Gently stir together the wet and dry ingredients and fold in the peanut butter chips. Over-mixing will create hard and rubbery muffins not light and fluffy ones!
    • I purchased the peanut butter chips online but I've also seen them in large supermarkets in the UK.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    The peanut butter and banana muffins are a perfect after-school snack for kids and keep their tummies nice and full until dinner time.

    I also eat them for breakfast, or as a post-run snack.

    If I'm looking for something quick and easy for dessert I'll serve the muffins warm out of the oven with custard or no churn honeycomb ice cream.

    Banana muffins with peanut butter chips stacked on a cake plate.

    📖 Variations

    • If you can't get hold of peanut butter chips just swap them for white or milk chocolate chips. You will still get the peanut butter taste through the peanut butter used in the batter.
    • Add a handful of chopped nuts to the muffins for added taste and texture. Walnuts or pecan nuts would be a good choice.
    • Make the muffins even healthier by using wholemeal plain flour and reduce the sugar content to 100g.

    🥡 Storage

    The muffins will keep in an airtight container for up to three days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Once cooled place the muffins in a freezer-safe container with a lid and separate each layer of muffins with non-stick baking paper.

    ❓ FAQS

    Are banana and peanut butter muffins healthy?

    The muffins are packed full of protein so are a great way of keeping kids' tummies full. Bananas are also a great source of potassium and magnesium. Use wholemeal flour and reduce the sugar, to make the muffins even healthier.

    What happens if you overmix muffin batter?

    Overmixing muffin batter results in tough and chewy muffins. Fold ingredients in gently and don't worry if the batter is still a bit lumpy.

    How do you make muffins rise higher?

    For a high domed muffin, preheat the oven to 20 degrees ABOVE the specified temperature in the recipe card. As soon as you put the muffins in the oven, turn it back down. The high heat will help the raising agent to start working.

    😋Related recipes

    Some more peanut butter recipes you might like;

    • Peanut Butter Granola
    • Peanut Butter Flapjacks
    • Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares
    • Peanut Butter Porridge

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    Peanut butter and banana muffins on a cake stand with a jar of peanut butter in the background.
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    5 from 16 votes

    Peanut Butter and Banana Muffins

    Peanut butter and banana is a classic combination that everyone loves. If you’re a fan of this classic flavour combination too, then you will love these peanut butter and banana muffins.
    Course Snack
    Cuisine British
    Keyword banana muffin, banana muffins, peanut butter banana muffin
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 18 minutes minutes
    Total Time 28 minutes minutes
    Servings 12
    Calories 250kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • 12 Hole Muffin Tin
    • Muffin Cases
    • Mixing Bowl
    • Wooden Spoon
    • Kitchen Scales
    • Measuring Spoons

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 140 g Caster Sugar
    • 200 g Plain Flour
    • 1 teaspoon Bicarbonate of Soda
    • 100 ml Yogurt
    • 2 Eggs
    • 100 g Butter melted
    • 40 g Peanut Butter melted
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 200 g Bananas mashed (about 2 medium bananas)
    • 100 g Peanut Butter Chips or use white chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 190°c (170 fan/ 375F/ Gas 5) and line a 12 hole muffin tin with paper cases.
    • Weigh out the caster sugar, plain flour and bicarbonate of soda into a large bowl.
      140 g Caster Sugar, 200 g Plain Flour, 1 teaspoon Bicarbonate of Soda
    • In a separate jug mix together the natural yogurt, eggs, melted butter, melted peanut butter, vanilla extract and mashed banana.
      100 ml Yogurt, 2 Eggs, 100 g Butter, 40 g Peanut Butter, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract, 200 g Bananas
    • Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir to combine but do not over mix.
    • Fold in the peanut butter chips.
      100 g Peanut Butter Chips
    • Divide the mixture between 12 muffin cases and bake in the oven for 18 minutes until golden.

    Notes

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
    Use white chocolate chips if you can't find peanut butter chips.
    Nutrition Facts
    Peanut Butter and Banana Muffins
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    250
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    9
    g
    14
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    19
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    30
    mg
    10
    %
    Sodium
     
    152
    mg
    7
    %
    Potassium
     
    128
    mg
    4
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    36
    g
    12
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    18
    g
    20
    %
    Protein
     
    7
    g
    14
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    63
    IU
    1
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    2
    mg
    2
    %
    Calcium
     
    28
    mg
    3
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    I'm linking these muffins up to #CookBlogShare, which this week is hosted by Recipes Made Easy.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Mirlene

      September 28, 2020 at 6:55 pm

      5 stars
      Warm and delicious. My son could not stop eating them. He usually doesn't like peanut butter on anything.

      Reply
      • Beth Sachs

        October 02, 2020 at 8:49 am

        So pleased to hear your son enjoyed them. My kids gobble them down too.

        Reply
    2. Anita

      September 28, 2020 at 7:00 pm

      5 stars
      These are perfect for breakfast and for snacking. Super tender and the muffins stay moist.

      Reply
    3. Colleen

      September 28, 2020 at 7:16 pm

      5 stars
      These were gone in a flash. My whole family loved these muffins. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Beth Sachs

        October 02, 2020 at 8:50 am

        Happy to hear they were enjoyed by your family.

        Reply
    4. Helen - Cooking with my kids

      September 29, 2020 at 1:14 pm

      5 stars
      These look like a delicious twist on regular banana muffins. My kids would love them.

      Reply
    5. Jacqui – Recipes Made Easy:Only Crumbs Remain

      September 29, 2020 at 6:55 pm

      5 stars
      These look very moorish. Thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare

      Reply
    6. Kat (The Baking Explorer)

      October 02, 2020 at 9:04 pm

      5 stars
      They look absolutely yummy!

      Reply
    7. Anjali

      October 19, 2020 at 8:17 am

      5 stars
      These muffins turned out to be absolutely delicious! They were the perfect afternoon snack for me and my kids!

      Reply
    8. Kate

      October 19, 2020 at 9:03 am

      5 stars
      Two of my favourite things, bananas and peanut butter, in one muffin!! Definitely making these with the kids at the weekend - thanks for a great recipe!

      Reply
    9. Helen @ family-friends-food.com

      October 19, 2020 at 9:22 am

      5 stars
      I love a banana muffin and it's a great idea to add nut butter for extra protein. I'm going to try these with almond butter though - can't bear peanuts, sorry!

      Reply
    10. Eva

      October 19, 2020 at 9:59 am

      5 stars
      I really really enjoyed reading this recipe, but I need to confess that my brain got fixated on one thing: peanut butter chips! I have never encountered them and I need them in my life - or rather my husband does, he is the big PB lover in the house. He will love these, let me just find an online shop that ships these chips to Sweden!

      Reply
    11. Shashi

      October 19, 2020 at 10:15 am

      5 stars
      These are the kind of muffins that would have me looking forward to a Monday breakfast! Super high and delish! Cannot wait to try these - as well as those mincemeat muffins you mentioned!

      Reply
    12. Marissa Schaumloffel

      January 31, 2021 at 9:05 pm

      5 stars
      These muffins are right up my alley! Such a lovely treat.

      Reply
    13. Kerry

      February 13, 2023 at 8:44 pm

      5 stars
      Just made these today because everything was in the cupboard,almost,used walnuts instead and crunchy peanut butter and as usual with your recipes the proof of the pudding is in the eating.Also made the golden syrup cake,another success.Thanks to my getting a Cosori air fryer and Googling on line help from people like yourself it has opened up a whole new cooking world to me,thank you.

      Reply
    14. Kerry

      February 14, 2023 at 9:03 am

      5 stars
      Made these yesterday ,also the golden syrup loaf cake and both turned out perfect.After getting an air fryer I needed info.on recipes etc.so went on Google and your name with others came up so thank you Beth,keep up the good work.

      Reply

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