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Chocolate Nutella muffins in white paper cases.
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Easy Chocolate Nutella Muffins

Easy chocolate Nutella muffins packed with sweet chocolate chips and a hidden layer of smooth Nutella spread inside!
Course Baking, Cake
Cuisine British
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 254kcal
Author Beth Sachs

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Equipment

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 140 g Caster Sugar
  • 170 g Plain Flour
  • 30 g Cocoa Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Bicarbonate of Soda
  • 100 ml Natural Yogurt
  • 2 Eggs
  • 140 g Butter melted
  • 100 g Chocolate Chips
  • 12 teaspoon Nutella Spread softened for a few seconds in the microwave

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 190°C (170 fan/ 375F/ Gas 5) and line a 12 hole muffin tin with muffin cases.
  • Put the caster sugar, plain flour, bicarbonate of soda, and cocoa powder in a large mixing bowl.
    140 g Caster Sugar, 170 g Plain Flour, 30 g Cocoa Powder, 1 teaspoon Bicarbonate of Soda
  • In a large jug whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and yogurt. Pour into the dry ingredients, and mix gently to combine.
    100 ml Natural Yogurt, 2 Eggs, 140 g Butter
  • Stir in the chocolate chips.
    100 g Chocolate Chips
  • Spoon half the mixture into the 12 muffin cases, then dollop a teaspoon of Nutella on top (soften the Nutella in the microwave for 10-20 seconds first to make this easier). Finally, spoon over the remaining muffin batter so the Nutella is fully encased.
    12 teaspoon Nutella Spread
  • Bake in the oven for 16-18 minutes.

Notes

Variations:
  • Stir in chopped hazelnuts for crunch.
  • Pipe Nutella spread onto the tops of the cooled muffins and sprinkle with more chopped hazelnuts.
  • Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  • Make Nutella Swirl muffins and swirl Nutella spread into the muffin batter before baking.
  • Make banana Nutella muffins by adding 1 small mashed banana to the muffin mix.
 
Storage:
Store - The Nutella muffins are best eaten on the day they are made, but they can be stored in an airtight container or cake tin for up to 3 days.
Freeze - Once cool, the muffins can be frozen for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature before serving.
 
Nutrition:
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
 

Nutritional Information (Approximate)

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg
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