"This ain't no picnic" muffin
These peanut butter and dark chocolate chip muffins are a decadent snack baked with the help of the Thermomix TM7. The mixing bowl blends butter, yoghurt, milk and egg into a smooth batter, while roasted peanuts and chocolate chips deliver a crunchy, sweet finish. Ideal for picnics, lunchboxes or an indulgent afternoon treat with minimal washing up.
About this recipe
Peanut butter chocolate muffins Thermomix TM7 style bring the ultimate sweet-salty treat straight to your kitchen. These 'This ain't no picnic' muffins combine creamy peanut butter, natural yoghurt and dark chocolate chips into a moist, bakery-worthy crumb that tastes far more indulgent than the effort required. If you have been searching for an easy muffin recipe for your all-in-one kitchen machine, this is it: the TM7 melts the butter, blends the wet ingredients and folds the batter without a single extra bowl. The roasted unsalted peanuts add crunch on top, while real vanilla extract lifts the chocolate flavour to restaurant level. Perfect as a snack, lunchbox filler or dessert for a weekend picnic that definitely is no ordinary picnic. Baking with the Thermomix means precise weighing of the self raising flour and caster sugar directly in the mixing bowl, giving consistent results every single batch.
Preparation tips
- Use room-temperature egg, milk and yoghurt before starting: cold ingredients can make the melted butter seize and create a lumpy batter instead of the smooth, pourable consistency these muffins need.
- Fill the muffin cases only two-thirds full so the peanut butter batter has room to dome beautifully. Press a few extra chocolate chips and chopped roasted peanuts on top before baking for a bakery-style finish.
- These muffins freeze brilliantly: wrap them individually once fully cooled and warm them briefly before serving so the dark chocolate chips turn gooey again. A pinch of flaky sea salt on top enhances the peanut flavour.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the milk and natural yoghurt with lactose-free alternatives and use a dairy-free dark chocolate. The peanut butter keeps the crumb moist and rich, so the texture stays virtually identical to the original.
- Festive party version: swap half the chocolate chips for white chocolate chunks and add a teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the batter. Top with caramelised peanuts for an indulgent birthday or holiday twist on these picnic muffins.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing precision - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs self raising flour and caster sugar directly into the bowl, saving messy measuring cups. [Built-in scale]. [Precision Control]
- Gentle melting - The TM7 melts the unsalted butter at controlled low heat without splattering, creating a smooth base for the muffin batter. [Temperature control]. [Precision Control]
- Fast chopping - The Thermomix chops roasted peanuts into a crunchy topping in seconds, far quicker than by hand with a knife. [Time savings]. [Time Savings]
- Even mixing - The TM7 blends egg, yoghurt, milk and peanut butter into a lump-free batter in one bowl, minimising washing up. [Multi-functionality]. [Multi-Function]
- Guided baking - Cookidoo on the Thermomix guides you step by step through the muffin method, ideal for bakers of any level. [Guided cooking]. [Guided Cooking]
Ingredients
- unsalted butter
- milk
- natural yoghurt
- egg
- peanut butter
- natural vanilla extract
- self-raising flour
- caster sugar
- dark chocolate chips
- roasted unsalted peanuts