Peanut Butter and Guava Muffins (Printable)

Sweet and savory muffins blending creamy peanut butter with tangy guava preserves for a nostalgic PB&J twist.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 cup whole milk
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Filling & Topping

11 - 2/3 cup guava preserves or guava jelly
12 - 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with butter.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat together peanut butter, melted butter, and sugar until smooth and creamy.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in milk and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix to ensure tender muffins.
06 - Fill each muffin cup about halfway with batter. Add 1 generous teaspoon of guava preserves to the center of each cup.
07 - Spoon the remaining batter over the preserves to cover. Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top of each muffin.
08 - Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the edge (avoiding the center filling) comes out clean.
09 - Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of creamy peanut butter and bright guava hits that perfect sweet and savory balance
  • These muffins stay incredibly moist for days, making them ideal for breakfast or afternoon snacks
  • They come together in under 40 minutes with ingredients you probably already have
02 -
  • Testing doneness at the edge of the muffin not the center is crucial because the gooey guava center will always give you a false underdone reading
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and create a more tender crumb texture
  • These muffins actually taste better the next day as the flavors meld together, so they are perfect for making ahead
03 -
  • Use a small cookie scoop to portion the guava preserves, it is less messy than using a spoon
  • Rotate the muffin tin halfway through baking for even browning
  • If the tops brown too quickly, tent the pan with foil for the last 5 minutes
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