Vegan Peanut Butter Swirled Chocolate Banana Muffins
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These heavenly Vegan Peanut Butter Swirled Chocolate Banana Muffins are definitely worth indulging anytime of the day! Healthy, delicious, so moist and full of peanut butter, chocolate and banana flavor!
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Why You’ll Love These Vegan Peanut Butter Swirled Chocolate Banana Muffins
These vegan peanut butter swirled chocolate banana muffins are a delicious, healthy, and easy to make snack that will satisfy any sweet tooth, when it comes to peanut butter and chocolate. This vegan muffin recipe is a great way to make the most of your ripe bananas and share a moment of joy with your family.
This trio of banana, chocolate and peanut butter is the best trio ever, especially when it comes to muffins that kind of taste like chocolate cake! And who can resist peanut butter swirls?
(You can leave the peanut butter out of the equation, but we were feeling the trio and we were so happy with the outcome!)
What is our Obsession When it Comes to These Vegan Peanut Butter Swirled Chocolate Banana Muffins
Craving a decadent treat that is also good for you? Look no further than these vegan peanut butter swirled chocolate banana muffins. Not only are they delicious and vegan-friendly with tons of chocolate and peanut butter flavor, but they are also packed with healthy fats, antioxidants, and vitamins.
So whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or trying to be more conscious of your dietary choices, you can enjoy these mouthwatering muffins guilt-free!
Besides, your own individual-sized quick breads, they can also be filled with a variety of tasty add-ins, such as fruits, oats, nuts or chocolate chips. You can even swirl or stuff them with a vegan cheesecake filling or peanut butter!
The perfect combination of creamy peanut butter and rich dark chocolate, paired with the natural sweetness of banana, will tantalize your senses, like these Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Levain Cookies!
With this vegan muffin recipe, you don’t need to sacrifice on flavor or dietary restrictions. Are you ready to bake away?
Ingredients You Need
Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Muffin Recipe
- 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour or sub gluten-free flour blend
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 very ripe large bananas mashed with fork
- ⅓ cup non-dairy milk
- ⅓ cup oil of choice
- ½ cup organic sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp apple cider or white vinegar
How to Make Vegan Peanut Butter Swirled Chocolate Banana Muffins
- Preheat the oven to 350° F (175° C). Line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.
- Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl and set aside.
- Add mashed bananas, non-dairy milk, oil, sugar, vanilla extract and vinegar and whisk together well to combine.
- Pour this mixture into the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
- Divide batter among the muffin cups in your muffin pan, filling each about ¾ full.
- Place a teaspoon of melty peanut butter on top and swirl with tip of knife to get a peanut butter swirl effect.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
Pro Baking Tip
- Muffin batter is normally beaten together with a few multiple strokes to combine, no over-mixing is best. The batter will remain a little lumpy. Not like a cake batter. This makes for a more dense baked good.
Storing Vegan Muffins
- You can store your peanut butter chocolate muffins at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days. For longer storage, keep them in the fridge for up to one week. Enjoy!
Freezing Vegan Muffins
- These Vegan Peanut Butter Swirled Chocolate Banana Muffins are acceptable to eat for breakfast, brunch, snacking and freezing.
- These will freeze well for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge. You can warm up in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.
This delicious chocolate peanut butter filled muffin recipe is simple and full of flavor, meaning you can enjoy a sweet treat without sacrificing nutrition.
The vegan peanut butter swirled chocolate banana muffins are a great place to start if you are looking for a healthy, delicious option for a snack or dessert. Why not give them a try?
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Vegan Peanut Butter Swirled Chocolate Banana Muffins
Ingredients
- 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour or sub gluten-free flour blend
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 very ripe large bananas mashed with fork
- ⅓ cup non-dairy milk
- ⅓ cup oil of choice
- ½ cup organic sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp apple cider or white vinegar
- ½ cup peanut butter get melty by using microwave in 15 second increments until melty texture enough to dollop on muffins and swirl around.
Instructions
Vegan Peanut Butter Swirled Chocolate Banana Muffins
- Preheat the oven to 350° F (175° C). Line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.
- Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl and set aside.
- Add mashed bananas, non-dairy milk, oil, sugar, vanilla extract and vinegar and whisk together well to combine.
- Pour this mixture into the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
- Divide batter among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Place a teaspoon of melty peanut butter on top and swirl with tip of knife to get a peanut butter swirl effect.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
These were delicious!! So moist, more like a cupcake than a muffin but I’m not complaining 🙂 Love the pb swirl idea
Thank you SO much, Ishika! We love these muffins, and we’re delighted that you did too! 🙂