Nutella Muffins

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So I was really lacking in inspiration today 😦 but I saw a jar of Nutella in the cupboard and my cousin and I decided that something Nutella-y just HAD to happen. It’s been so so long since I’ve made muffins and I thought it would double up as a good breakfast for everyone this week! (Note, good does not mean healthy in this household). Nevertheless, the swirl of Nutella negates the need for frosting and pools inside the middle of the muffin as a moreish surprise. This muffin recipe is simple, but uses both oil and butter. Butter provides flavour, oil provides softness. These are a good size – enough to satisfy the cake craving but not big enough to share! It felt good to be behind the mixing bowl again, hopefully the blog will pick up a little! I have a few nice summery recipes planned, lots of fresh fruit and light flavours perfect for summer, so subscribe and keep checking back! (Lol, jokes you guys know I will post something salted caramel or chocolate/biscoff related soon – I don’t like change!)

This recipe makes 12 muffins

55g salted butter, room temperature

60ml sunflower oil

150g caster sugar

3 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

190g plain flour

2 tsp baking powder

pinch of salt

12 tsp Nutella spread

1. Heat the oven to 160FAN. Grease a muffin tin thoroughly with butter.

2. Add the butter, oil, sugar, eggs and vanilla to a bowl and mix with a hand mixer or stand mixer. This can be done by hand, just make sure you whisk thoroughly!

3. Measure the flour, baking powder and salt in to another bowl. Add it in halves to the rest of the mixture, until fully incorporated.

4. Fill each muffin cavity ¾ full, and add a teaspoon of Nutella to each muffin. Swirl the Nutella in to the batter and bake for 15-20 minutes. When done, the muffins should be golden brown on the outside and spring back lightly when touched.

5. Keep in a tin or airtight container and enjoy within 3 days.