#MuffinMonday : Nutella Sea Salt Muffins
Hello friends!
So you may have noticed from the title of this post; but these muffins: they’re full of nutella. And it’s sort of awesome.
And by sort of awesome, I really mean “oh my goodness these muffins are so chocolatey and nutella-y I want them for breakfast every day.“
Nutella-y? Nutella-esque? You get the idea.
Full of nutella.
And sprinkled with sea salt.
Do you remember the nutella fudge with sea salt I made a few months back? It’s perhaps one of my most favorite fudge recipes, and so I thought:
What if I could have this fudge for breakfast every day…
but not in a crazy diabetes-inducing way….but in a totally not that bad for you way?
And then poof! These muffins appeared.
It could be due to the fact that my muffins have yet to implode or explode all over my oven, but I am really enjoying these little baking adventures each Sunday night. I always find baking to be the best stress-reliever, but muffin creations are probably the only form of scientific experimentation that I enjoy. Maybe if my science teachers had taught chemistry via the Alton Brown method, I would’ve hated science a little less.
At any rate I would’ve been less hungry in class.
But back to these muffins. They are absolutely perfect in a quick pinch for breakfast or a meal on-the-go, and they come together in less than 45 minutes. Probably less than 30 if you aren’t stopping every moment to snap a quick photo. 
Simply combine your dry ingredients, your wet ingredients, and then mix ‘em both together. Sprinkle a little sea salt over the top and into the oven they go.
And out pop decadent chocolate muffins with a hint of hazelnut, and that sweet-salty sensation many of us have come to know and love.
You could, of course, leave off the sea salt sprinkle and decrease the sea salt in the recipe. I’ve just realized how much I love salty and sweet treats; but omitting the sea salt will simply leave you with a lovely hazelnut/chocolate muffin.
I’m always looking for new muffin ideas to test out, so if you have a craving, leave a comment! I’m thinking something Oreo-related in the near future, because who doesn’t want Oreos with their muffins?
Tomorrow I’ll be sharing an awesome recipe I discovered that is simple and quick enough for college cooks, but still packs a punch flavor (and nutrition!) wise. So be sure to check back and see what’s up!
Happy Baking!
Nutella Sea-Salt Muffins
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp sea salt, plus extra for garnish
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup nutella, melted slightly in microwave (30-45 seconds)
- 1 cup milk
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line one 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and sea salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, egg, nutella, and milk until well combined.
- Pour wet ingredient mixture over dry ingredient mixture and stir with wooden spoon until just combined.
- Scoop or pour a scant 1/3 cup batter into each muffin cup.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 7-8 minutes, then quickly sprinkle with a dash of sea salt and place back in oven for another 7-8 minutes
- Muffins are done when they spring back lightly when touched or a toothpick comes out with just a few crumbs attached.
- Let cool in pan for 2-4 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely.
All Photos And Writing Copyright © 2013 Jessica Gonzalez | On Sugar Mountain
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Chocolate and salt were made to go together. These look so good.
Thanks Brittany! I’ve only recently become a salty/sweet addict, but I figured I’d make up for lost time with these muffins
Love the sweet and savory flavors you have here!! These look great.
Thanks Ramona!
These look absolutely amazing!
Thanks so much Elise! I love when muffins puff up and have little cracks like these do
I’m so happy with how they came out and I hope you try them out one day!
These sound incredible! And I have an almost full container of nutella in my pantry right now… hmmm I think it’s a sign
Thanks Ashley! And how do you have a full container of nutella?! How have you not attacked it with your spoon yet?!
heehee
These muffins are something else my friend, love them
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Thanks CCU! Just get my muffin lovin’ on is all
These sound so fabulous! Loooove this muffin idea!
Thanks so much!
These look delicious! Can you believe I have never had Nutella? I think these muffins will be the push I need to go buy some!
Thanks Angela! And OMG NEVER HAD NUTELLA?!? I wish I could ship you a container ASAP; however I ate all of what was left after the muffins :O
These are beautiful muffins! The tops of them alone are making me crave one of them right now for breakfast. I freaking LOVE Nutella! Chocolate and sea salt are a match made in heaven. I love a little decadence first thing in the morning sometimes
heehee thanks so much Sally! Your muffins are beautiful so it means a lot that you appreciate mine
And OMG who doesn’t love nutella after trying it?!? No one. No one sane anyway.
Oh my, these look awesome Jess, I absolutely love everything with Nutella!! They are just so perfect.
Thanks so much Aimee! This comment made my day
Perfect muffins are all I ever need heehee
Beauties! I bet they are so delish!
Thank you Natalie! And thanks for checking out my little blog
I love seeing new readers comment – makes me day.
Love everything about these muffins! Nutella and sea salt are a perfect combination!
Thanks Jessica!
Best photos yet! Muffins sound great! Will try for sure.
oh my goodness thank you so much Shelby!! I’m constantly trying to improve my photography so this really means a lot <3 and let me know how the muffins come out if you decide to try them!
Although I’m not a big Nutella fan I would sure love to try these! I know my kids would love them
Heehee that means I did my job! Turning you over to the delicious side of nutella addicts
I would take these every morning even in the crazy diabetes-inducing way. Bring on the sea salted ANYTHING.
Heehee thanks Hayley! and OMG I totes agree: I’ve realized how big my container of sea salt is and how I’ve neglected it for FAR too long.