Peanut Butter Muffins With Chia Jam

PB&J lovers, this one’s for you! These soft, fluffy peanut butter muffins come with a built-in swirl of fruity chia jam, giving you that classic combo in a warm, portable bite. Naturally sweetened with banana and maple syrup, they’re made with simple, plant-based ingredients (including a clever flax “egg” swap) that make them as wholesome as they are satisfying. Bake up a batch for easy grab-and-go breakfasts, tuck them into lunchboxes, or keep them on hand for snack time, because honestly, who could resist a muffin that tastes like a cozy PB&J sandwich, straight from the oven?

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Peanut Butter Muffins With Chia Jam

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 12

Calories 165 kcal

Author Margaret Chapman

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsweetened peanut butter
• 1 cup banana mashed
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 Tbsp. ground flaxseed + 6 Tbsp. water
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 cup strawberry chia jam save some for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare 12-cup muffin tin with liners. Spray inside of liners lightly to prevent muffins from sticking.
2. In large bowl, whisk together flax meal and water to create egg replacement. Add mashed banana, peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
3. To bowl, add baking flour and baking powder. Combine until just incorporated. Avoid over mixing.
4. Scoop batter evenly into lined muffin tray. Add 1 tsp. jam or chia jam on top of each muffin. Use chopstick or butter knife to swirl jam into top layer of batter.
5. Bake 22-26 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
6. Let cool 3-5 minutes, then transfer muffins to wire rack to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
7. Serve with extra jam on top or as-is. Muffins will keep in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for three months.

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Peanut Butter Muffins With Chia Jam

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 165 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Sodium 51mg2%

Potassium 209mg6%

Carbohydrates 24g8%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 14g16%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 8IU0%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 47mg5%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.