Muffins were among the first things that I made when I started to bake. Although my very first batch of muffins (banana walnut muffins) was an absolute disaster (shhhhhh), these hearty little treats shall forever hold a special place in my heart. So yeah, muffins it is. Moist, light and fluffy ones at that–is there any better way to kick off the day?

Not satisfied yet? Throw in some chopped hazelnuts – the best nut to pair with chocolate flavour in my opinion – and dark chocolate to give the muffins the needed crunch and gooeyness. I promise, with these gorgeous homemade muffins, your friends are going to love you, forevermore.

Make 12 muffins
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 250g dark chocolate, roughly chopped Â
- 1/4 cup coffee liquor
- 1 cup hazelnuts, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp white sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Grease a 12-cup muffin pan with olive oil or line it with muffin liners.
- Prepare a double boiler. Carefully melt 100g dark chocolate with the double boiler the chocolate until smooth. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a bowl, sift in and combine well flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk olive oil, sugar, eggs, Greek yogurt, coconut milk, and the melted chocolate until smooth.
- Pour the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients in three batches. Stir the batter gently with a spatula until everything is just incorporated. Stir in the remaining 150g dark chocolate and hazelnuts.
- Fill the muffin tin ¾ full and sprinkle white sugar on each muffin cup.
- Bake the muffins for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the muffin’s centre comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes, before carefully removing them from the pan to cool completely on a rack.
5 comments
Thank you for the mention, so excited to see a CK recipe remix!! These looks so delicious!!! -CK
You’re welcome, I’m really stunned by your food creations and photography! (just realised I didn’t hit the reply button well)
Coffee in any form is a true winner haha!
Indeed, I like to add it to any chocolate desserts! 😛
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