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Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

These Peanut Butter Banana Muffins are the perfect way to turn overripe bananas into something truly crave-worthy. Moist, fluffy, tender muffins packed with rich peanut butter flavor and bananas; they bake up perfectly domed just like the bakery with a tender crumb. The sweet peanut butter glaze on top adds a layer of indulgence without being overly sweet. 
Course Muffins, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword peanut butter banana muffins
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 329kcal
Author Jessica - Together as Family

Ingredients

Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

  • 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup mashed overripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas)
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Peanut Butter Glaze

  • 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream (use less if using a lower-fat milk)
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Heat your oven to 400℉. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with parchment paper liners. 

Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until evenly combined. Set the dry ingredients aside. 
    1⅓ cups all-purpose flour, 1½ teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • In a separate large bowl, whisk together the large eggs, mashed bananas, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well blended. 
    1 cup mashed overripe bananas, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs
  • Add in the creamy peanut butter, vegetable oil, melted butter, and vanilla extract and whisk until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined. 
    1/3 cup creamy peanut butter, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Dump the bowl of dry ingredients into the larger bowl of wet ingredients, and gently fold with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until no flour streaks remain in the batter. The batter will be thick. 
  • Stir in the chocolate chips just until combined. 
    2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Divide the muffin batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling them about 90% full, leaving just a small space below the rim of the muffin cup for domed tops. 
  • Bake at 400℉ for 7 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350℉ without opening the oven door. Bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, until the tops are domed and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. 
  • Remove the muffin pan from the oven and place it on a wire cooling rack for 10 minutes. Lift the muffins out of the muffin pan to cool completely on the wire rack. 

Peanut Butter Glaze

  • Place the creamy peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 15 second bursts, stirring between each burst, until the mixture is loosened and smooth.
    3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • Stir in the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth and easily drizzable. Add more cream if needed to loosen up the mixture.
    3/4 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Drizzle the peanut butter glaze over the cooled muffins with a piping bag and small tip, a spoon or fork, or a Ziplock bag with the corner cut. Let the glaze set before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Fill the muffin liners nearly to the top, about 90 percent full for tall, bakery-style domed muffins. You only need to leave just a small space between the top of the muffin batter and the rim of the muffin cup. 
  • Starting the bake at 400 degrees F and the lowering the temperature to 350 degrees F creates a quick oven spring, helping to form tall, rounded muffin tops. 
  • The bananas should be browned or with browned spots for the best flavor and sweetness. 
  • You can omit the peanut butter glaze if wanted. 
  • Use a large cookie scoop (about 4 tablespoons) to evenly drop the batter into each muffin cup. 

Nutrition

Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg