These delicious Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins combine the rich, nutty taste of peanut butter with the sweetness of jelly in a soft, fluffy muffin! Perfect for breakfast or snacks, these muffins are a delicious twist on a classic favorite!
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins Recipe
Nothing beats the classic combination of peanut butter and jelly. It’s terrific in a sandwich but did you ever wonder how it would work in a muffin? Let me tell you, they are delicious!
These Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins are soft, fluffy, and bursting with nostalgic flavors that take you right back to childhood. Imagine biting into a warm muffin with a perfectly gooey center of your favorite jelly, surrounded by the rich taste of peanut butter. It’s the ultimate comfort food that’s just as perfect for breakfast as it is for an afternoon snack.
The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity. You don’t need any fancy ingredients or hours in the kitchen to create these irresistible treats. With a few pantry staples, you can whip up a batch in no time. Plus, they’re incredibly versatile – just try different jams or jellies to customize the flavor to your liking. Grab a glass of milk and sit down and enjoy because I guarantee you are going to love them!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Loaded with Peanut Butter: When I’m making peanut butter recipes I really like to taste the peanut butter. I mean, why else make something with peanut butter, right? A generous cup of peanut butter goes into this recipe and the muffins reward you with a nutty, peanut butter flavor throughout.
- Low Sugar: I don’t use a whole heck of a lot of sugar in the recipe. One, because it’s a breakfast treat, and two, there’s jelly inside the muffins that add sweetness to every bite.
- Moist and Tender: One of my very favorite things about this recipe is how moist the muffins are. I can’t stand dry peanut butter muffins – yuck! These are perfectly moist and tender – just what you want in the morning.
- High in Fiber and Protein: Peanut butter is definitely a smart choice for breakfast. Just one serving contains eight grams of protein, 30 essential nutrients and phytonutrients, and is high in fiber. Perfect for breakfast or the afternoon!
How to Make Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins
These peanut butter muffins are incredibly easy to make, combining simple ingredients like flour, sugar, and peanut butter into a moist and flavorful batter. With a dollop of your favorite jelly nestled in the center of each muffin, you’ll have a delicious breakfast or snack ready in no time.
As always, you can find the full printable recipe card at the end of this post.
- Combine flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar in the bowl of your mixer.
- Stir in peanut butter until crumbly.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and coconut oil.
- Pour egg mixture in and mix on low speed just until combined.
- Fill each cup halfway with batter.
- Make a small well in the center with the back of a spoon and spoon in one tablespoon of jam into the center.
- Divide remaining batter among muffins cups.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Use a cookie scoop to fill the muffin cups. This makes it easier to scoop the muffins, ensures even distribution of batter and it prevents overflowing.
Storage Information
Room Temperature: For optimal freshness, store your muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Refrigerator: If you want to extend the shelf life of the muffins, you can store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freezer: These muffins freeze beautifully! Let them cool completely before placing them in a freezer-safe bag. For added protection against freezer burn, wrap each muffin individually in plastic wrap before bagging. Enjoy them whenever a craving strikes by thawing overnight in the refrigerator.
Variations to Try
- Get creative with the jam/jelly you use. Try strawberry, raspberry, grape, or even apricot jam. For a tangy twist, try lemon curd or blueberry preserves.
- Experiment with different nut butters like almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter.
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter for extra warmth.
- Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top before baking. Or drizzle melted chocolate or peanut butter on cooled muffins.
More Peanut Butter Recipes You’ll Love
- Peanut Butter Blossoms
- Peanut Butter Icebox Cake
- Loaded Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Peanut Butter Brownies
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Fluff
Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt I used fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup coconut oil or canola oil
- ¾ cup jam jelly or preserves – your choice of flavor
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF. Line a muffin tin with baking cups or spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Combine flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar in the bowl of your mixer.2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ cup granulated sugar
- Stir in peanut butter until crumbly.1 cup creamy peanut butter
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and coconut oil.2 large eggs, 1 cup whole milk, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, ¼ cup coconut oil
- Pour egg mixture into the peanut butter mixture and mix on low speed just until combined.
- Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter, it will be thick.
- Make a small well in the center with the back of a spoon and spoon in one tablespoon of jam into the center.¾ cup jam
- Spoon the remaining batter on top of the jam in each muffin cup.
- Bake muffins for 18 to 20 minutes or until edges of muffins start to turn a light golden color.
- Let muffins cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Originally published September 15, 2014.
Aja says
I made these today and loved them. Great recipe… not too complicated. If you are looking for a treat that is not too sweet this I’d perfect.
Abbey says
I would love to make these but don’t have coconut oil- can I substitute vegetable oil??
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I haven’t tried but I’m sure it will work Abbey. Let me know how they turn out for you 🙂
Tracy says
What oil could be substituted for the coconut oil?
Jocelyn@Brucrewlife says
I love PB in everything!! I think I may have a slight addiction 😉 I’m loving the PB&J combo in these muffins! Yum!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Same here girl, same here 🙂
Christina says
I have these in the oven right now, can’t wait to try them… Making them for my last day with a coworker, she’s definitely the jelly to my peanut butter! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe 🙂
Tash says
They really do look outrageous! I neeeeeed to try these! I’ve never actually made a pbj muffin before (however I have made up for this with 3238293823 or so pbj sammies…)
I love how they look crumbly and dense, but moist too. I love sweet goods that I can sink my teeth into. Pinned!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I think you’re really going to enjoy these muffins Tash! Thanks for the pin!
Karen @ The Food Charlatan says
These look totally perfect Trish! Bring on the PB. I made a PB&J muffin years ago but lost the recipe so I’m super excited to try these!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That’s awesome Karen! Than you!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
These look amazing Trish! I feel exactly the same way about peanut butter and loved that you jam packed these muffins with more pb flavor. Love how moist they are too and can’t wait to try them – pinning 😉
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Kelly!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I’ll take a dozen. 🙂 I’m so addicted to PB it’s not even funny…
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Done and done. Thanks Dorothy!
Cathy Perez says
These Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins look like another great recipe to try, Pinned!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
They are delicious Cathy! Thank you!!
Meggan | Culinary Hill says
Ah, PB&J, they were made for each other! I eat Peanut butter and jelly at any possible opportunity and I love the idea of these muffins. Even easier than making a sandwich is popping one of these muffins in a bag and running out the door. Fabulous idea!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Absolutely Meggan! Thank you so much!
marcie says
I love the sound of these muffins — they look so fluffy and peanut-buttery! These I’ve got to try! Pinning. 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
They are SOOO good Marcie! Thanks for the pin!
Laura says
I’m on a bit of a muffin kick at the moment and can’t believe I haven’t thought of this flavour combination. They sound delicious!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Totally amazing Laura – def give them a try!
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen says
My son would go NUTS over these!! This is something I’m going to be making him this weekend for a nice birthday breakfast surprise! Thanks for the recipe Trish!! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Happy birthday to your son Renee! And yes, these muffins are really, really good! Thank you!
Mir says
Love the fact that these are butter-free but very much peanut buttery! Such a great flavor! I’m like you, Trish. PB all the time!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Same here Mir! Can’t get enough of the stuff 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!