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Meet your new favorite indulgence: Fluffy Hazelnut Muffins topped with rich, dark chocolate chips. Imagine the toasty aroma of hazelnuts wafting through your kitchen, mingling with the bittersweet scent of melting chocolate.

These muffins are a delightful contradiction – light and airy yet dense with deep, chocolatey goodness. Each bite is a perfect balance of nutty crunch and smooth chocolate, creating a flavor symphony that’s hard to resist.

Perfect for breakfast, a midday snack, or a cozy dessert, these muffins are a testament to the magic that happens when simple ingredients come together in perfect harmony.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a kitchen novice, this recipe promises a rewarding baking experience and an even more rewarding taste. Treat yourself and your loved ones to these irresistible muffins, and watch them disappear in no time!

Ingredients:

• 100 g flour
• 50 g ground hazelnuts
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 egg (heres a vegan option)
• 75 g sugar (or substitute)
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• 40 ml oil (e.g., sunflower oil)
• 125 g plain yogurt or buttermilk (soy yogurt is great too)
• Optional: 50 g chocolate chips or chopped hazelnuts (any nuts work as well)

Instructions:

1. Preparation:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan).
• Line a muffin tin with paper liners.

2. Prepare the Batter:

• In a large bowl, mix flour, ground hazelnuts, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• In a separate bowl, beat the egg, sugar, and vanilla until frothy.
• Add the oil and yogurt to the egg-sugar mixture and mix well.
• Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just until combined (do not overmix to keep the muffins light and fluffy).
• Optional: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and/or chopped hazelnuts.

3. Bake the Muffins:

• Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until the top is a little golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.

TIP: i recommend to top them of with a sprinkle of cinnamon to enhance a little of the sweetness of the muffins.

Hope you enjoy them just as much as i do!