Description
These Peanut Butter Guava Muffins combine the creamy richness of peanut butter with the tropical sweetness of guava preserves, creating a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or snacks. Moist and fluffy, these muffins feature a surprise center of fruity guava and a crunchy peanut topping that adds texture and flavor.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients
- 2/3 cup guava preserves or guava jelly
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup with butter to prevent sticking.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Blend wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the creamy peanut butter, melted unsalted butter, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate eggs and liquids: Add eggs one at a time to the peanut butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Once combined, stir in the whole milk and vanilla extract until the batter is uniform.
- Combine mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
- Fill muffin cups: Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about halfway. Then, add a generous teaspoon of guava preserves into the center of each cup.
- Top with remaining batter: Cover the guava preserves with the remaining muffin batter, ensuring the preserves are fully enclosed.
- Add optional topping: If desired, sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts on top of each muffin for added crunch and flavor.
- Bake muffins: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the edge comes out clean, indicating they are done.
- Cool and remove: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute guava preserves with any other fruit preserves of your choice for a different flavor.
- To make these muffins dairy-free, replace whole milk with a plant-based milk and use dairy-free butter.
- For a crunchier topping, toast the chopped peanuts before sprinkling on top.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep your muffins light and fluffy.
