Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Muffins

The combination of peanut butter and chocolate is a pleasing taste sensation in these muffins. The streusel adds a crunchy sweet topping.

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups flour

1/4 cup toasted wheat germ (found in cereal aisle, sold in a jar)

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips

1/2 cup GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

2 large eggs

1/3 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Streusel:

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

3/4 cup flour

6 tablespoons cold butter

Honey Tips

Honey Flavors and Colors

Honey has different flavors and colors, depending on the location and kinds of flowers the bees visit. Climatic conditions of the area also influence its flavor and color.

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
In a medium bowl whisk together flour, wheat germ, baking soda, salt and chocolate chips.
In a large bowl combine remaining muffin ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer until well combined. Add dry ingredients and mix to just combine. Divide batter between 12 lined muffin cups.
Place streusel ingredients into a small food processor and process until crumbly. You can combine these ingredients using your fingers if you do not have a processor.
Spoon the streusel topping over muffins. Bake for 20 minutes or until muffins test done. Remove to a rack to cool.
Yields: 12 muffins