Directions
- Preheat Oven & Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Stir well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the oil, egg, and milk until smooth.
- Mix Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix — a few lumps are okay.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Add Nutella Swirl: Drop a teaspoon of Nutella into the center of each muffin. Using a toothpick or skewer, gently swirl the Nutella through the batter to create a marbled effect.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin comes out clean (note: chocolate from the Nutella swirl may appear on the tester, which is normal).
- Cool: Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips for Success
- Don’t overmix the batter. Overmixing develops gluten and can make muffins tough.
- Nutella isn’t the only option — try peanut butter, biscoff spread, or any creamy chocolate spread.
- Use an ice cream scoop to portion batter evenly and prevent a messy muffin tin.
Recipe Details
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Difficulty: Easy
Variations & Substitutions
- Chocolate Lovers: Add chocolate chips to the batter for extra gooeyness.
- Nut-Free: Swap Nutella for sunflower seed butter or a nut-free chocolate spread.
- Vegan: Use plant-based milk, egg replacer, and oil or vegan butter.
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