Peanut Butter Cereal Muffins

Start your mornings with a delightful twist by baking these Peanut Butter Cereal Muffins—an irresistible fusion of classic breakfast flavors and snack-worthy indulgence! Packed with creamy peanut butter, crispy cereal crunch, and the option to add mini chocolate chips for a sweet bonus, these moist and tender muffins are the perfect grab-and-go treat for busy mornings or an afternoon pick-me-up. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe combines pantry staples like brown sugar, milk, and vanilla for a quick yet satisfying bake that delivers nostalgia in every bite. Whether served warm from the oven or stored for later, these muffins are a family-friendly favorite that balances wholesome ingredients with a touch of indulgence. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacking, they’re as versatile as they are delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:33 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
• 0.75 cups Milk
• 0.5 cups Creamy peanut butter
• 0.25 cups Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 Egg
• 1 cup Cornflake or puffed rice cereal
• 0.5 cups Mini chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with non-stick spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, mix the milk, creamy peanut butter, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and egg. Whisk until the wet ingredients are smooth and homogenous.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

Step 5

Fold in the cereal and mini chocolate chips (if using) with a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(877.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3120.6

Total Fat 148.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 35.5g
Cholesterol 212.5mg	0%
Sodium 3881.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 404.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.4g	0%
Total Sugars 172.3g
Protein 72.4g	0%

Vitamin D 249.7IU	0%
Calcium 494.1mg	0%
Iron 39.3mg	0%
Potassium 1756.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.3%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 49.8%