Mysty PfefferLooking for hearty breakfast muffins that are healthy can be a problem. So, I am hoping these peanut chocolate chip muffins will be one of those simple lifestyle habits you can mark off your list of healthier things to do.
Although these muffins are not ideal for the low fat crowd or the low carb crowd, they will please the whole food people I love to serve! Also, keep in mind, I would not eat one of these on its own and expect it to meet my hunger needs in the morning either. However, I would combine it with a boiled egg, smoothie, or string cheese (if that is your morning go-to) to meet my hunger needs and add some nutrition.
Or, I might use it as a side to my extra-large salad for lunch.
Ingredient Options
Now, I know a lot of people will use honey in place of sugar for their muffin recipes and that’s fine if you choose to go that route. However, please know that 1/4 cup of baking honey (which is processed and heated, so the nutrients are removed, and so are the antioxidants) is equivalent to 85 grams of sugar making each muffin contain 9 grams of sugar which is just over 2 teaspoons of sugar per muffin. The organic sugar with minerals, on the other hand provide 50 grams of sugar.
So, before you get worked up about the carbohydrate content, look at the 9 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber in each muffin, too. If you use plain organic sugar that is minimally processed you will have 7 grams of sugar per muffin, which is just under two teaspoons of sugar per muffin. I do notice they taste sweeter with the plain sugar, just so you know.
On the other hand, the honey makes the muffins moister, so you decide what works best for you!
Benefits of Peanut Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Dark Chocolate Has Antioxidants/Magnesium/ and minimal sugar.
- Whole & Multigrain Fresh Milled Flour has all the bran and germ present for fiber, and beneficial B vitamins and Vitamin E.
- Peanuts contain a combination of mono and polyunsaturated fats, and a decent amount of protein. They contain biotin, copper, niacin, folate and manganese, vitamin E, and magnesium. They are rich in antioxidants too and will help you stay full longer.
- Eggs provide a wonderful amount of protein and vitamins.
- Chia Seeds provide quality, healthy fats like omega 3, plus protein and fiber. They also have quercetin, zinc, kaempferol, and other antioxidants that are good for your heart and liver. (1)
Devotion
Friend, God put all these wonderful things in the garden so you and I can simply thrive! We just have to take a little extra time to prepare and adjust a few things in this modern world and get back to whole food in order to do so! He wants us whole! Not just getting by and miserable, but healthy, active, and strong. So, we can worship Him with gladness and praise Him for His wonderful deeds!
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart.
Psalm 9:1
I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.
Blessed be his glorious name forever;
Psalm 72:19
may the whole earth be filled with his glory!
Peanut Chocolate Chip Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Whole Wheat Four I used a mixture of oats/spelt/hard white.
- 1/4 Cup Chia Seeds
- 1 Tsp Baking Soda
- 2 Tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 Tsp. Salt
- 1/4 Tsp. Pure Stevia
- 1/2 Tsp. Baking Soda
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
- 1/4 Cup Apple Sauce
- 1/4 Cup sugar (or 1/2 cup if you are ok with 2tsp sugar per muffin, I'm trying to keep it to 1 tsp/muffin).
- 1 Cup Milk of your choice
- 2 Eggs
- 1/2 Cup Dark Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 Cup Peanuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl add your flour, salt, baking powder, soda, cinnamon, stevia powder, and chia seeds. Mix until well blended.
- In a large (4 cup) measuring cup combine your oil, honey, applesauce, milk, and eggs and mix well.
- Combine the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and stir until well incorporated.
- Line the muffin tin with paper wrappers and fill each one 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Store the cooled muffins in a zip lock bag and refrigerate for longer shelf life.
If you are using Honey please note that ( 1/4 cup of honey = 85 grams of sugar) whereas 1/4 cup of Sugar is 50 grams sugar)
Nutrition
I hope this peanut chocolate chip muffin recipe helps you add more fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals to your daily routine. I have plenty of other muffin recipe ideas to help you keep breakfast simple and nutritious too! Don’t forget to rate the recipe if you try it and let others know how you like them! I apprecite you stopping by to check it out! I am here for you if you need a RN Health & Wellness Coach to guide you in other lifestyle changes, so contact me for a free consultation.
References:
Ullah R, Nadeem M, Khalique A, Imran M, Mehmood S, Javid A, Hussain J. Nutritional and therapeutic perspectives of Chia (Salvia hispanica L.): a review. J Food Sci Technol. 2016 Apr;53(4):1750-8. doi: 10.1007/s13197-015-1967-0. Epub 2015 Oct 1. PMID: 27413203; PMCID: PMC4926888.
