Indulge in these sinfully delicious Nutella-stuffed chocolate muffins, where every bite is packed with rich, chocolatey goodness and a hidden core of creamy Nutella. These muffins are not just treats; they’re an experience, combining moist chocolate cake with a surprise burst of hazelnut spread, topped off with melty chocolate chips.
Why You’ll Love This: These muffins offer the ultimate chocolate fix with an extra layer of indulgence from the Nutella center. The combination of olive oil and Greek yogurt in the batter ensures that each muffin is incredibly moist and tender. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, these muffins are sure to delight anyone who takes a bite.
Perfect Occasion: These muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a decadent dessert. They’re great for children’s parties, family gatherings, or simply as a luxurious treat to brighten up a weekday. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly heavenly dessert experience.
Decoration Tips: For an elegant presentation, dust the tops of the muffins with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate after baking. A dollop of whipped cream on top can also add a lovely contrast to the rich chocolate flavors. Serving them warm will enhance the gooey Nutella center, making them even more irresistible.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- Chocolate chips (for mixing into batter and topping)
- Nutella (approximately 1/2 tablespoon per muffin)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a muffin pan with muffin liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, olive oil, and Greek yogurt until smooth and well combined.
- Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder. Stir the mixture gently until just combined. Fold in a handful of chocolate chips.
- Fill each muffin cup a quarter full with the batter. Add a 1/2 tablespoon of Nutella to each, then cover with more batter until the cups are about three-quarters full.
- Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top of each muffin.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before removing them to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.
Enjoy these luscious Nutella-stuffed chocolate muffins, a perfect blend of rich chocolate and creamy hazelnut spread that makes for a truly delightful indulgence!
