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Pumpkin Nutella muffins, a small batch of muffins makes just 6.
Have you seen my pumpkin ebook for 25 pumpkin recipe that arenโt pie and 1 that is? I think you would love it.
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Tiny bit distracted as I write this post.
I took these photos when I had 13 other things on my To Do list (we really pick and choose what we want to spend our time on, donโt we?).
I edited the photos when I had 13 other things on my mind (they were a welcome distraction).
And now? Iโm writing this post with the beach in my ears. You guys are baking pumpkin things to stay warm, and Iโm wearing nothing but a bikini for 9 days. No, reallyโI didnโt pack any underwear; bikinis only! If you knowย nothing else about me, knowย that I am one hell of a packer. I have the smallest suitcase youโve ever seen, and Iโm proud of it.
Other things Iโm proud of: ย the ridiculous Nutella swirl on these muffins. My little trick is to slightly soften the Nutella in the microwave before attempting to swirl. The smallest amount of Nutella will make the prettiest swirls, so in order to make up for that insanity, we cram a scoop of Nutella in the middle of the muffins, too. Are you with me? Into each cup goes one small scoop pumpkin muffin batter, a dollop of Nutella, another scoop of pumpkin, and then a little less than a teaspoon of melted Nutella for swirling.
All of that makes the best pumpkin Nutella muffins youโve ever hadโpromise!
Are we calling these pumpkin Nutella muffins or pumpkin Nutella cupcakes? Muffins are really just cupcakes masquerading as breakfast food, no?ย Iโm pretty sure the qualifying factor for muffins isย the inclusion ofย 1 health ingredient. I used coconut oil FOR YOUR HEALTH, ergo: muffin.
You can make these for a carry-onย airplane breakfast and feel virtuous for passing on the stale peanuts. You really have your shit together if you can prepare for a tripย and make healthy take-along snacks. Letโs just say I feel like I have my shit in one pile these days, and Iโm feelinโ good. I donโt know why you need to know that, but I think you do.
Iโm feeling so good that Iโm working on edits for myย Sweet and Simple: Dessert for Two cookbook from this beach chair. I also have plans to make a mini dessert or breakfast for you while Iโm here, and embarrass my husband by forcing him to take photos of me on the beach while I eat it. If you know of a support group for people married to bloggers, please, let him in!
He has so many good stories to share. But just when heโs about to share another embarrassing story about what itโs like to be married to a food blogger, I push another pumpkin Nutella muffin in his mouth. Itโs for the best.
Just tryinโ to keep the peace,
Christina
Pumpkin Nutella Muffins
A small batch of pumpkin muffins with Nutella swirls.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup Nutella
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Line 6 cups in a muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, sugar, egg, and coconut oil.
- Sprinkle the flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt on top. Stir to combine.
- Fill the cupcake liners with a small scoop of pumpkin batter.
- Dollop almost all of the Nutella on top of the pumpkin batter, saving a few teaspoons for swirling on top.
- Top with the remaining pumpkin batter, and swirl the Nutella on top.
- Bake for 25-28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool a few minutes in the pan, and then serve.
Notes
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 304Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 146mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 2gSugar: 31gProtein: 3g
Hoooooly guacamole, these are SO delicious. When I saw the recipe in my email, I immediately put Nutella & pumpkin on my grocery list. This week has been exceptionally crappy, so I decided to bake these this morning in an act of positive defiance โ and WOW, did they do the trick. These muffins made my day and my weekend that hasnโt happened yet. Thank you for these!! <3
Iโm so glad to hear it! Thanks for sharing :) <3
I made these today, I love using coconut oil instead of butter in certain baked goods and it was great in these. Another great recipe!
Would love to make these! but coconut oil is crazy expensive where Iโm from. Will it be ok if I sub it with canola oil or melted butter? If so, will the proportions be the same? Thank you!
I have successfully substituted butter for the coconut oil
I know this post is a couple years old but Iโm so glad you reposted it recentlyโIโve made these muffins three times in the past couple weeks. They are amazing and the perfect treat at the end of a day. Iโve experimented with dropping the sugar to just half a cup and they seem to taste just as great. Thank you for the recipe!
These just came out of the oven at our house and we love them. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
I know this has posted years ago, but recently discovered it! I love making these, but curiousโฆ. would this be good with carrot pulp from a juicer?
Been wanting good carrot pulp recipes!
I have never made it with carrot pulpโฆgood luck if you do. I think itโs not as moist as pumpkin, so Iโm worried your muffins will be dry.
Do you think these could be made into mini muffins? If so, how long should I cook them?
Made these a few days ago. I subbed canola oil for coconut oil as Iโm not a fan. They came out perfect. Thankfully only made 6 and I ate two 20 min out of the oven and a third later in the day. These are great. I like pumpkin muffins but sometimes itโs just too much pumpkin overload. These give you the pumpkin flavor with a swirl of chocolate goodness running through it. My new favorite muffin!
I love, love, love these muffins. I cannot emphasize enough how much I love these things! I found them two years ago and it was love at first bite. The pumpkin. The Nutella. Mmmmmmmm. I hide them and try to limit myself to one with coffee in the morning (doesnโt always work). Iโve learned to put one dollop of pumpkin batter in the bottom of the muffin cup, then use a spoon to spread the batter over the whole bottom and push it up the sides a little, creating a little well. Then I have ditched even trying to measure the Nutella, I just eyeball it, adding the mound of Nutella in the middle, and then covering it with the rest of the batter. Similar eyeballed Nutella mound on top, using toothpick to swirl.
Delicious! Hard to stop at just 6 though!