4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins

If you’re a chocolate lover but don’t want to overcomplicate things in the kitchen, these 4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins are for you.

They’re rich, chocolatey, and incredibly simple to make—no complicated steps or baking experience required. Just a handful of ingredients and you’ve got a satisfying treat ready to go.

What I love most about recipes like this is that they can easily fit into a balanced approach to eating. Pair one with fresh fruit or Greek yogurt and you’ve got a more complete, satisfying option for breakfast or a snack.

Because in midlife, it’s not about cutting out the foods you enjoy—it’s about building meals in a way that actually keeps you full and energized.

Simple, delicious, and realistic for everyday life.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed

• 1/2 C natural creamy peanut butter

• 1/2 tsp. vanilla

• 3-4 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Mash bananas with a fork and set aside.

3. Scoop peanut butter into a medium size bowl and warm in microwave for approximately 30 seconds (on medium-high heat)

4. Add mashed banana to warmed peanut butter, then add vanilla and unsweetened cocoa, stir until well combined (batter will be slightly lumpy due to banana)

5. Scoop batter into a lined muffin tray and bake for 15-20 min. (or until toothpick comes out clean)

6. Remove tray from the oven, allow muffins to cool 10 minutes before serving.

Eat and Enjoy!

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