These rich and chocolaty muffin bites require only 4 ingredients, making them some of the simplest yet tastiest muffins around.
This morning, I took a few minutes to look back on my first blogposts. It feels like it was ages ago, but back then, I had zero knowledge of the blogging world. It was hard for me to decide which recipes to post since I wasn’t sure what you would like best. So instead of guessing, I started posting my favorites. My first ever recipe post was Nutella mousse. Made from only two simple ingredients, I was surprised when it became such a popular post! Since you guys loved it so much, I thought it might be a good idea to post another easy Nutella-based recipe. After all, you can never go wrong with Nutella! If there’s a full cup of the delicious hazelnut spread in a recipe, then you know that’s a good start.
These muffins are made by mixing together just 4 basic ingredients. I experimented with different ratios and finally found the perfect balance. Adding sugar is optional, but I felt they lacked something without it. Alternatively, you can reduce the ¼ cup of sugar in the recipe to 2 tablespoons if you prefer. I also tried using 1 egg vs 2 and found that 2 eggs made it fudgier and more delicious. I experimented with 1 cup flour, 3/4 cup flour, and 1/2 cup flour, although I’m not sure what I was thinking by using a full cup. It was too much, but I ate them regardless.
Personally, I prefer mini muffins for this recipe since they’re just as rich as normal sized muffins, but they’re so much more fun! Depending on your likes, this recipe yields either 28 mini muffins or 11 standard-size muffins. I know it’s not ideal for standard 24-cup mini size pans, but just go with the flow. To make the process easy and quick, I use an ice cream scoop to fill my muffin cups.
This recipe creates super fudgy, moist muffins with a delectable brownie texture. The secret? Don’t over mix the batter after adding the flour, and don’t over bake. My muffins were ready after only 8 minutes in the oven. While it’s always tempting to bake for longer, the drier these muffins are, the less taste and texture they’ll have. Bake until the tops are shiny and cracked but the center is still soft. While cooling, the muffins will sink slightly in the center (that means the center is super fudgy!). If you like, you can fill this little hole with extra Nutella and hazelnut, which looks perfect on minis. If your muffins aren’t fudgy, that means you over baked them, but it doesn’t mean you won’t be eating the whole batch anyway. I’ve been there.
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (50 g/1.7 oz) granulated sugar
- 1 cup Nutella (340 g/12 oz)
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons (90 g/3.2 oz) self-rising flour (or all-purpose flour plus 1/2 teaspoon baking powder)
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Preheat oven to 180C/350F. Line 28 mini muffin cups with liner paper.
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In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar. Add the Nutella and whisk until combined. Sift in flour and fold just until combined.
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Divide mixture evenly between muffin cups, filling them about 2/3 full. Bake for 8 minutes for mini muffins or 12-13 minutes for standard-size muffins, until the tops are shiny and cracked but the center is still soft. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan.
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The center will slightly sink after cooling. You can fill this center with an extra dollop of Nutella and hazelnut. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Muffins are best the same day they are made, but they can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to a month.
34 Comments
Kathi @ Deliciously Yum!
June 20, 2014 at 2:51 pmYou can’t beat a muffin in miniature form :). Um, and the fact that these are made with only 4 ingredients totally blows my mind! I am seriously in love over here!
Aimee / WallflowerGirl.co.uk
June 20, 2014 at 4:59 pmThese look simply wonderful! I love that they only use 4 ingredients and the main one is nutella … YUM
Lindsay @ The Local Taste
July 31, 2014 at 9:48 pmAnything with nutella and I’m in love. Now I’m totally craving these! Will have to try this recipe!
Shiran
August 1, 2014 at 6:28 pmI’m totally in love with Nutella too! It’s sooo good!
Sierra
September 18, 2014 at 5:27 pmThird looks good!!!
Natalie
February 14, 2015 at 9:33 pmI just made these and they were incredible and so easy to make! This is definitely going to be a staple for me thanks for sharing 🙂
Shiran
February 15, 2015 at 10:39 amThank you so much Natalie! Enjoy them while they last! 😉
F.Anwar
March 22, 2015 at 10:40 pmI’ve never left a comment on any online recipe I’ve found before but I just had to for these. They were so simple to make yet delicious! I took them for a dinner party and only had 4 left. I ended up baking them for a few extra minutes (not intentionally) but they were still chewy and perfect! Dusted with powdered sugar and topped with strawberries, they were so so good!!
Shiran
March 26, 2015 at 4:12 amThank you so much for the lovely comment! I’m so glad you like them!
Sakura
November 29, 2015 at 1:39 pmThese were so good! I had to leave them in longer though because at the 13 minute mark, they were still raw on the inside. Otherwise, YUM
Shiran
November 30, 2015 at 12:18 pmI’m glad you like them, Sakura! Thank you for your comment 🙂
Erinzen
January 11, 2016 at 2:09 amHi dear, I used to love nutella, but now that I’ve started eating in a better way I’m looking for something healthier. Do you think I could substitue the hazelnuts with almonds? Thank you very much
Shiran
January 11, 2016 at 5:14 amHi Erinzen! In this case, I wouldn’t recommend using a different kind of spread other than Nutella.
Priscilla
July 17, 2016 at 5:28 amHi dear, I’d love to bake these miniature cupcakes. Do i have to whisk the eggs and sugar till stiff peak form?
Shiran
July 17, 2016 at 6:24 amHi Priscilla, you only need to whisk/mix the ingredients by hand until well combined. There’s no need to whisk the eggs and sugar to soft/stiff peaks.
Soso
September 10, 2016 at 12:34 pmlove it!
mana
January 16, 2017 at 12:59 pmShiran!
the recipes u shared here are so damn awesome!…
i wanting to make these at home and was trying to find some easy recipes on the internet and when i finally gave up i saw ur page and believe it or not its so great…!i look forward for u to share some eggless mousse desserts and other nutella filled desserts!
THNX…
mana
January 16, 2017 at 1:01 pmi love nutlla and the chocolate mousse so plx share more and more of eggless desserts of this type!!!!!
thnk u so so so much!!!
Kendall
March 21, 2017 at 11:42 amIf I don’t have the paper cups can I just grease the tin or what? Thanks!
Shiran
March 29, 2017 at 6:13 amUsually you could, but these muffins are delicate because of their soft center, so it won’t be easy to release them from the pan.
Lee Ebejer
November 18, 2017 at 12:05 amThe easiest recipe ever and soooo popular I had to make another batch!!!
Danica
April 3, 2018 at 7:16 pmI never actually use recipes i find online, cuz I don’t I can do it as good, nor I ever leave comments, BUT I felt obliged to leave one now. Thank you. Thank you for the best choco muffin recipe ever and super nice detailed explanation. I made them, standard size 11 minute baking, turned out – absolute perfection, everything was like you said. They looked just like the ones on your pictures just bigger haha 😀 everyone loved them and they are asking for more. Thank you <3
Shiran
April 4, 2018 at 2:29 pmI’m so glad to hear that, Danica! Thank you so much for the sweet comment 🙂
ling
April 19, 2018 at 9:08 pmJust noticed the center of the muffins are wet? Does that mean if I test the doneness using a skewer it’s okay if it comes out with wet crumbs?
I’m thinking of serving these for kids but I’m not sure if the moist center needs to be more “done”.
Shiran
April 20, 2018 at 3:10 amYes, a skewer should come out with moist crumbs. The muffins should get cooked enough to make it safe to eat, although I can’t guarantee it because that depends on how long you bake it.
Simonne
May 11, 2018 at 10:51 pmHi Shiran I have to say that I do try a lot of recipes I find on Internet and this one is my number 1. . I made 48 mini nutella muffins for Easter and between 11 of us I there was none left and Ionly had one….lol. So thank you for sharing your recipe.
Shiran
May 13, 2018 at 4:24 amThank you so much, Simonne!
Annika
November 26, 2019 at 10:36 amdelicious and super simple!
Elham Rad
June 13, 2020 at 2:48 pmHello Shiran,
Do the eggs need to be at room temperature ?
Thanks !!
Shiran
June 14, 2020 at 1:44 amIt’s better if they are at room temperature, but it’s not a necessary step.
Riddhi Gandhi
August 4, 2020 at 10:56 pmSuper recipe. But can I get alternative for eggs please
Shu
September 18, 2020 at 4:53 amSo amazed by this recipe that I’m inspired to see what happens if I try this with peanut butter.
Thank you Shiran! <3
Paige
November 11, 2022 at 3:35 pmI’ve just made these and they are absolutely amazing!! Thank you for sharing, my boyfriend is obsessed with them.
Talia @ Pretty. Simple. Sweet.
November 13, 2022 at 5:02 amHi Paige, I’m so glad you enjoyed them!