Nutella Muffins – Soft and tender homemade muffins with a delicious swirl of Nutella.
If you are new here, you might not be familiar with my muffin obsession. You can see the many many muffin recipes that I have shared over the years. There is just something about homemade muffins. They are great to have stashed in the freezer for quick and easy breakfast any morning of the week.
Chocolate Chip Muffins are my son’s all time favorite, and I often have my freezer stocked with them. I try to do something a little healthier. These Chocolate Oatmeal Banana Blender Muffins are my go-to. They are naturally gluten free, have no butter or oil, and no refined sugar. So I can feel better about eating them. These nutella muffins? They are 100% a treat that I will work into my life at any time.

Nutella Muffins
This muffin recipe is based off my chocolate chip muffins. They are dense, but still moist and tender. And of course the swirl of Nutella makes them extra tasty. Because I am all for Nutella in any form. I mean, Nutella Oreo Truffles are such a great treat to make.
What You’ll Need
- All-Purpose Flour
- Sugar
- Salt
- Baking Powder
- Oil
- Egg
- Milk
- Nutella

How to Make Muffins
Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card to get the measurements and full instructions!
- The most important thing with making muffins is not over mixing the batter. If you do the muffins will be tough.
- To make sure that muffins are tender, start by mixing the dry ingredients together in a bowl.
- Measure all of the liquid ingredients in a liquid measuring cup.
- Stir the milk mixture into the flour and stir until just combined.
- An ice cream scoop ensures that all of the muffins are the same size and it doesn’t make a mess of your muffin tin.
- Spoon in Nutella into the center of each muffins and use a toothpick, knife, or bamboo skewer to swirl around.
- Bake until a tester comes out clean. You will have chocolate on the tester, but you want to make sure there isn’t any muffin batter.
- Let them cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Recipe Tips
- The biggest tip for these muffins is to just gently swirl in the Nutella. Some people have actually really mixed it in, and the complain about their muffins falling and being hollow. It is designed to be a gentle swirl as shown in the images and the video. So use a knife or toothpick once you scoop in the batter and just swirl.
- Be careful not to overmix your batter. This is why mixing in the Nutella after they are in the muffin cups is such a big deal. Muffin batter is more delicate that it looks. If you want light and fluffy muffins, you can’t stir too much, or the glutens develop in the flour faster than they should, and it makes your muffins tough and not a good texture.
- Don’t like Nutella? Don’t worry, you could use peanut butter, biscoff spread or any else that is this same consistency that you swirl in the batter.

Can you Freeze Muffins?
Absolutely! I always freeze leftover muffins in a freezer safe plastic bag. They last in the freezer for 2-3 months.
How to Freeze Muffins
- Allow muffins to cool completely
- Place in a plastic freezer safe storage bag
- Freeze for 2-3 months
- To serve microwave for about 30 seconds per muffin, or let thaw on the counter for a couple hours.

More Great Breakfast Recipes
- Lemon Pancakes
- Chocolate Pancakes
- Breakfast Tacos
- Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
- Baked Oatmeal Cups
- Sausage Quiche
- Chocolate Chip Scones
- Pancake Muffins
Nutella Muffins

Nutella Muffins - Soft and tender homemade muffins with a delicious swirl of Nutella.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 cup Nutalla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease 12 muffin cups or line with muffin liners.
- Combine flour, sugar, salt and baking powder.
- Place vegetable oil into a 1 cup measuring cup; add the egg and enough milk to equal 1 cup. Add to flour mixture, and stir until just combined.
- Divide batter among the muffin cups
- Spoon about 1 Tbls of Nutella. Use a toothpick, knife, or bamboo skewer to swirl the Nutella.
- Bake for 14-18 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.
- Remove muffins from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Nutrition Information
Yield
12Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 168Total Fat 7gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 16mgSodium 179mgCarbohydrates 25gFiber 0gSugar 13gProtein 2g
Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.
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Baker Street says
You had me at nutella! Did you say 1 cup of nutella! I’m in. 🙂
Erin says
Yeah, that is an estimate 🙂 Depends on how much Nutella you want to put in the middle!
Kiri W. says
*swallows visibly* Oh, man. That looks beyond amazing.
April says
Wow these look amazing, and the nutella in the middle, seems like the perfect muffin to me 🙂
Dana says
I love Nutella and have yet to bake with it, but I plan to soon…these muffins look very yummy!
Steph@stephsbitebybite says
You know I’m all about these muffins! Man they have got me drooling!
Grubarazzi (@Grubarazzi) says
Ummmm, why did you do this to me today? I LOVE nutella… I could live off the stuff. these look amazing 🙂
FreeSpiritEater says
Oh heck yes! These look and sound absolutely amazing!! Yum! Thanks for sharing Erin, have a good one! =] Loveee this recipe!
Anna says
Love Nutella! Yumm.
Janet@FCTC says
I swear… you’re gong to make a Nutella convert at this rate, Erin :-p
Maggie says
Yeah, nutella is a food of the gods. Lovin’ this recipe, I’ll have dessert for breakfast any day (and often do, oops)!
Ramona says
Looks like yet another wonderful muffin! I love your recipe index… how did you manage to organize it so nicely. 🙂 I dread having to do that… I have changed my mind 100x how I want it to look. LOL! PS.. love the photos… you seem to get some good light in your new home. 🙂
Valerie @ From Valerie's Kitchen says
My youngest is a nut for Nutella 🙂 I’ve got to try these!
Kim Bee says
Great job on the index. I added one to mine recently too. Took me a whole day and I was cranky by the time I was done but happy it’s over with. I have to admit remembering to update it every day escapes me. These muffins sure are tasty. I have to thank you for putting me on to Nutella. I finally bought some and have baked with it twice. I am so impressed, super good stuff.
Bianca @ South Bay Rants n Raves says
Did a variation of these w/ Baker Street. Anything w/ Nutella is a winner!
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
Oh girl, I need these in my life!! Especially with all that Nutella! Oh, and nicely done on the index. I need to redo mine since I have redone my site and I am NOT looking forward to putting it together and like you said, keeping it up to date!
Alyssa says
We love nutella too! I find myself buying it with a recipe in mind, but every time I go into the kitchen, I sneak a little taste until it’s all gone. Maybe I’ll keep some around long enough to make these muffins. They look amazing!
Christina @ Sweet Pea's Kitchen says
Yes, yes, and yes!! These muffins look incredible!! 😀
Jennifer Eloff says
I once tasted Nutella at my cousin’s house and I was instantly “in love”. That stuff would really call my name. We had the most fabulous breakfast with crepes and all sorts of toppings, including Nutella. Which one did I eat….haha…two guesses!
amy @ fearless homemaker says
oh my goodness, these look sooooo good. i’m a huge nutella fan, so i’m sold! definitely will have to make these one day soon!
Baking Serendipity says
I have a coworker who just discovered Nutella and absolutely loves it! I’ve been looking for the perfect recipe to make and share, and this just might be it 🙂
Emily @ Life on Food says
For some crazy reason I have let all of the Nutella disappear from my house. I need to add it to the list and get some ASAP. Yummy muffins. Nutella hot and drippy is so delicious!
Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray says
I’m late to the game but…this looks like the picture-perfect breakfast. Only problem is, does the Nutella make it off the spoon before it gets into my mouth??
Trang says
Love! Just mention the word Nutella and I am so ready to bake!
Kristyn says
Ok, I am making these this week! We love nutella at our house, so I know they will be a hit! What a great idea!
Becky Hardin says
Love these! I need to make a double batch and freeze some for later.