Surprise Muffins

Submitted by Lalaloula

"These decadent chocolate muffins hide a sweet surprise in their center. Great for entertaining or that special someone. :) Ive made some healthy swaps to make them less bad for you."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 12 muffins

ingredients

• 250 ml milk (can use non-dairy)
• 80 g chocolate hazelnut spread (like nutella)
• 125 g flour (I used spelt flour)
• 125 g whole wheat flour (I used whole spelt flour)
• 50 g ground hazelnuts (or other nuts)
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 3 tablespoons applesauce
• 12 chocolate truffles, of your choice (or other small sweets)

directions

1. In a microwave safe bowl combine milk and chocolate hazelnut spread. Microwave on high (765 W) for about a minute or until milk is warm and you can easily combine it with the chocolate hazelnut spread. Stir until well blended. Set aside.
2. In a big bowl combine flours, nuts, baking powder, baking soda.
3. In a second bowl combine egg, oil, applesauce and the chocolate milk. Add this to the dry ingredients and stir to combine (do not overmix).
4. Fill dough into prepared muffin tins about 2/3 full and then press a truffle each into the dough until it is nearly covered.
5. Bake in the preheated oven at 180°C/350°F for about 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.