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Nutella Swirl Pumpkin Muffins

Delicious Nutella Swirl Pumpkin Muffins for Cozy Mornings

These Nutella Swirl Pumpkin Muffins combine warm pumpkin flavors with rich Nutella for a perfect autumn treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free flour if needed
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree applesauce is a great alternative
  • ½ cup Nutella or hazelnut spread
  • 1 cup sugar consider a sugar substitute for lighter option
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder no substitutes
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda no substitutes
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon increase per preference
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg optional
  • 2 large eggs no substitutes
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil melted coconut oil is an alternative
  • ½ teaspoon salt no substitutes
Optional Glaze or Topping
  • 1 cup powdered sugar to make a glaze with milk
  • ½ cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans if desired

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Ice cream scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your muffin tin with oil or liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, and vegetable oil until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients and stir until just mixed.
  5. Heat Nutella in the microwave for 15 seconds, then fold it into the batter to create swirls.
  6. Fill muffin tins ⅔ full and bake for 20–22 minutes.
  7. Cool muffins in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These muffins are versatile; feel free to swap ingredients to match your dietary preferences and pantry supplies.

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