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    Home » Recipes » Muffins & Quick Breads

    4-Ingredient Nutella Muffins

    Published: Mar 26, 2024 · Modified: Mar 26, 2024 by Stephanie @ Pretty.Simple.Sweet. · This post may contain affiliate links · 37 Comments

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    These rich and chocolaty muffin bites require only 4 ingredients, making them some of the simplest yet tastiest muffins around. This recipe creates super fudgy, moist muffins with a delectable brownie texture.

    nutella cupcakes in a box with nutella swirled as frosting.

    Our first ever recipe post was Nutella mousse. Made from only two simple ingredients, 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 (and then another and another)… after all, you can never go wrong with Nutella desserts! There’s a full cup of the delicious hazelnut spread in this recipe, so you know that’s a good start.

    Table of contents

    • What is Nutella?
    • How to make Nutella Muffins
    • Tips and tricks for the best Nutella muffins
    • More delicious Nutella-filled treats!

    What is Nutella?

    Nutella is a cult-favorite chocolate hazelnut spread. The consistency is similar to that of peanut butter. There are also “off brands” that work just as well. You can also make your own Nutella if you’re feeling extra crafty and have tons of time on your hands.

    How to make Nutella Muffins

    These muffins are made by mixing together just 4 basic ingredients: eggs, sugar, nutella and self-rising flour (or AP flour and baking powder). 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, ¾ cup flour, and ½ 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.

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    Swirled nutella muffins in a box.

    I prefer mini muffins for this recipe when bringing them to a party because they’re so much more fun! Depending on your likes, this recipe yields either 28 mini muffins or 11 standard-size muffins (pictured). I know it’s not ideal for standard 24-cup mini size pans, so use a few small ramekins to bake the rest. To make the process easy and quick, I use an ice cream scoop to fill my cups with the muffin batter.

    Tips and tricks for the best Nutella muffins

    The secret? Don’t over mix the batter after adding the flour, and don’t over bake. My mini 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 might sink slightly in the center (that means the center is super fudgy!). If you like, you can add extra Nutella and hazelnut on top. 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.

    Too much nutella? If you aren’t the lover of all things nutella like we are, you could try swapping some out for peanut butter. This mellows the chocolate flavor and enhances the nuttiness.

    Delicious nutella muffins with swirls of nutella on top.

    More delicious Nutella-filled treats!

    • Nutella Cupcakes: Ultra moist, chocolaty, rich and topped with a creamy, dreamy Nutella frosting!
    • Nutella Brownies: Outrageously delicious fudgy brownies full of chocolate & a middle layer of nutella.
    • Nutella Tart: Made of a rich hazelnut crust and a super creamy Nutella filling.
    • Nutella Fudge: Made with white and dark chocolates and toasted hazelnuts, this is a decadent gourmet treat.
    nutella muffins in a box with a generous swirl of nutella on top of a few.
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    4-Ingredient Nutella Muffins

    These rich and chocolaty muffin bites require only 4 ingredients, making them some of the simplest yet tastiest muffins around.
    Prep Time 7 minutes
    Cook Time 13 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    YIELD 11 standard muffins or 28 mini muffins
    Author Stephanie @ Pretty.Simple.Sweet.

    Ingredients

    • 2 large eggs
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar (50 g/1.7 oz)
    • 1 cup Nutella (340 g/12 oz)
    • ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons (90 g/3.2 oz) self-rising flour (or all-purpose flour plus ½ teaspoon baking powder)

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 180C/350F. Line 28 mini muffin cups with liner paper.
    2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar. Add the Nutella and whisk until combined. Sift in flour and fold just until combined.
    3. Divide mixture evenly between muffin cups, filling them about ⅔ 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.
    4. The centers might slightly sink after cooling. You can fill this center with an extra swirl of Nutella and crushed hazelnuts. Serve warm or at room temperature.

    5. 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.

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    1. Kathi @ Deliciously Yum! says

      June 20, 2014 at 2:51 pm

      You 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!

      Reply
    2. Aimee / WallflowerGirl.co.uk says

      June 20, 2014 at 4:59 pm

      These look simply wonderful! I love that they only use 4 ingredients and the main one is nutella … YUM

      Reply
    3. Lindsay @ The Local Taste says

      July 31, 2014 at 9:48 pm

      Anything with nutella and I’m in love. Now I’m totally craving these! Will have to try this recipe!

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        August 01, 2014 at 6:28 pm

        I’m totally in love with Nutella too! It’s sooo good!

        Reply
    4. Sierra says

      September 18, 2014 at 5:27 pm

      Third looks good!!!

      Reply
    5. Natalie says

      February 14, 2015 at 9:33 pm

      I 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 🙂

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        February 15, 2015 at 10:39 am

        Thank you so much Natalie! Enjoy them while they last! 😉

        Reply
    6. F.Anwar says

      March 22, 2015 at 10:40 pm

      I’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!!

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        March 26, 2015 at 4:12 am

        Thank you so much for the lovely comment! I’m so glad you like them!

        Reply
    7. Sakura says

      November 29, 2015 at 1:39 pm

      These 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

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        November 30, 2015 at 12:18 pm

        I’m glad you like them, Sakura! Thank you for your comment 🙂

        Reply
      • Chris says

        October 27, 2024 at 4:49 pm

        So easy to make with just a few ingredients.

        Only issue was 8 minutes it was still raw. I had to do another 8 minutes. Came out like a chewy brownie with a crispy top!

        Tastes great and uses up the extra nutella we have.

        Reply
    8. Erinzen says

      January 11, 2016 at 2:09 am

      Hi 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

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        January 11, 2016 at 5:14 am

        Hi Erinzen! In this case, I wouldn’t recommend using a different kind of spread other than Nutella.

        Reply
    9. Priscilla says

      July 17, 2016 at 5:28 am

      Hi dear, I’d love to bake these miniature cupcakes. Do i have to whisk the eggs and sugar till stiff peak form?

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        July 17, 2016 at 6:24 am

        Hi 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.

        Reply
    10. Soso says

      September 10, 2016 at 12:34 pm

      love it!

      Reply
    11. mana says

      January 16, 2017 at 12:59 pm

      Shiran!
      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…

      Reply
    12. mana says

      January 16, 2017 at 1:01 pm

      i love nutlla and the chocolate mousse so plx share more and more of eggless desserts of this type!!!!!
      thnk u so so so much!!!

      Reply
    13. Kendall says

      March 21, 2017 at 11:42 am

      If I don’t have the paper cups can I just grease the tin or what? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        March 29, 2017 at 6:13 am

        Usually you could, but these muffins are delicate because of their soft center, so it won’t be easy to release them from the pan.

        Reply
    14. Lee Ebejer says

      November 18, 2017 at 12:05 am

      The easiest recipe ever and soooo popular I had to make another batch!!!

      Reply
    15. Danica says

      April 03, 2018 at 7:16 pm

      I 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

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        April 04, 2018 at 2:29 pm

        I’m so glad to hear that, Danica! Thank you so much for the sweet comment 🙂

        Reply
    16. ling says

      April 19, 2018 at 9:08 pm

      Just 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”.

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        April 20, 2018 at 3:10 am

        Yes, 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.

        Reply
    17. Simonne says

      May 11, 2018 at 10:51 pm

      Hi 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.

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        May 13, 2018 at 4:24 am

        Thank you so much, Simonne!

        Reply
    18. Annika says

      November 26, 2019 at 10:36 am

      delicious and super simple!

      Reply
    19. Elham Rad says

      June 13, 2020 at 2:48 pm

      Hello Shiran,
      Do the eggs need to be at room temperature ?
      Thanks !!

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        June 14, 2020 at 1:44 am

        It’s better if they are at room temperature, but it’s not a necessary step.

        Reply
    20. Riddhi Gandhi says

      August 04, 2020 at 10:56 pm

      Super recipe. But can I get alternative for eggs please

      Reply
    21. Shu says

      September 18, 2020 at 4:53 am

      So amazed by this recipe that I’m inspired to see what happens if I try this with peanut butter.
      Thank you Shiran! <3

      Reply
    22. Paige says

      November 11, 2022 at 3:35 pm

      I’ve just made these and they are absolutely amazing!! Thank you for sharing, my boyfriend is obsessed with them.

      Reply
      • Talia @ Pretty. Simple. Sweet. says

        November 13, 2022 at 5:02 am

        Hi Paige, I’m so glad you enjoyed them!

        Reply
    23. Tammy says

      February 10, 2025 at 9:17 am

      What is nutrition info per muffin?

      Reply
      • Stephanie @ Pretty.Simple.Sweet. says

        February 10, 2025 at 12:01 pm

        Hi Tammy, I typically use the nutrition calculator here: https://www.verywellfit.com/recipe-nutrition-analyzer-4157076
        Using the recipe as written, each muffin has 240 calories.

        Reply

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