"These muffins have the added kick of a ribbon of hazelnut (or almond) paste within it. When topped with a slathering of homemade chocolate hazelnut spread, these go well beyond a breakfast treat, into the world of desserts...."
INGREDIENTS
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½ cup (125 mL) hazelnut butter or almond butter
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¼ cup (50 g) packed light brown sugar
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½ tsp (2 mL) vanilla extract
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1 ½ cups (375 mL) mashed ripe banana (3-4 bananas)
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¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
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½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
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2 cups (260 g) cake and pastry flour
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½ cup (60 g) Dutch process cocoa powder
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2 tsp (6 g) baking powder
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½ tsp (2.5 g) baking soda
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½ tsp (2.5 g) salt
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1 cup (250 mL) chocolate chips
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1 ½ cups (200 g) whole hazelnuts
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¾ cup (100 g) icing sugar
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¼ cup (60 mL) hazelnut oil (or vegetable oil)
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4 oz (120 g) dark chocolate, chopped
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1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
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½ tsp (2.5 g) salt