double chocolate olive oil muffins

Step 1

Step 1 Preheat oven to 400 F.

Step 2

Step 2 In a large bowl beat the sugar and eggs until the mix is light and fluffy, at least 3 minutes.

Step 3

Step 3 With the beater on, slowly pour in the olive oil and beat to combine.

Step 4

Step 4 Add the salt, vanilla and beat to just combine.

Step 5

Step 5 Add the flour, baking powder, cocoa and keffir and beat to just combine. Don’t overbeat.

Step 6

Step 6 Fold in the chocolate bits.

Step 7

Step 7 Using an ice cream scoop, fill muffin liners until ⅔ full.

Step 8

Step 8 Melt the hazelnut spread in the microwave and spoon half a teaspoon on each muffin in circles on the top of the batter.

Step 9

Step 9 Bake for 5 minutes then lower the oven to 350 and bake for an additional 12-15 minutes.