Mini Flourless Nutella Muffins recipes
These delightful mini flourless Nutella muffins are a quick and easy treat, perfect for breakfast or dessert. Made with just a few ingredients like Nutella, applesauce, and cocoa, they offer a rich, chocolatey indulgence without gluten. Ideal for a speedy bake, yielding sweet, bite-sized delights.
Equipment
- 1 Mini Muffin Tin
- 1 Set of mixing bowls One small, one medium
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Set of Measuring Cups and Spoons For accurate ingredient portions
- 1 Rubber Spatula For gentle folding
Ingredients
Main
- 2 tbsp unsweetened dutch processed cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 extra large egg
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup Nutella spread
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the unsweetened Dutch processed cocoa powder and baking powder.
- In a separate medium bowl, lightly beat the extra large egg.
- Add the unsweetened applesauce and Nutella spread to the beaten egg, whisking until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry cocoa powder mixture to the wet ingredients. Using a rubber spatula, fold gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- Evenly spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each approximately two-thirds full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out with moist crumbs, not wet batter.
- Remove the tin from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For these flourless muffins, precision in mixing is key. Overmixing will develop the egg's protein too much, leading to a tougher texture, so fold gently until just combined. Mini muffins bake quickly, so keep a close eye on them; overbaking will dry them out. A toothpick inserted should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter. To elevate the flavor, consider adding a pinch of flaky sea salt to the batter or sprinkling a few flakes on top before baking to beautifully contrast the sweetness of the Nutella. A small swirl of extra warmed Nutella on top after baking can also enhance both appearance and flavor.