Description
A healthy twist on classic peanut butter muffins using chickpeas for added nutrition and fluffiness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the chickpeas, peanut butter, honey, almond milk, vanilla extract, and baking powder. Pulse until smooth and well-combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
- Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, ensure your peanut butter is at room temperature and use fresh baking powder for a good rise.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg