Wednesday = MOPS meeting = Roxana’s baking
These grab and go muffins are so pretty, the perfect size sweet treat for chit-chatting moms.
Yesterday while enjoying my afternoon tea was browsing for some (not overly) sweet treats or snacks so I can take to the meeting this morning. I did found a recipe for sweet and savory muffins (not going to provide a link) and my heart just skipped a beat. The photos were so amazing I was close to print them out and eat the paper, maybe that would calm down my sweet tooth.
No time to waste, had to make those. The recipe was calling for 24 regular size muffins, perfect. Since I only have one 12 cupcake pan I divided the recipe and thought by the time the first batch bakes I mix the second and depending on how many disappear maybe even have a 3rd batch.
Was definitely easier said than done. Although I’m 99% sure i did measure the ingredients correctly the result made me burst into tears. (needless to say the second batch turned out the same)
After I pulled myself together I knew I had to bake something from a sure thing blog.
I remembered my friend Nancy had a Nutella Banana Bread which I planned to bake this coming weekend so I can enjoy without sharing with other ~20 persons. (hope no MOPS mom is reading this)
In less than 5 minutes the batter was done, oven was already heated. Time to bake. Since I did not want to make a bread I thought grab and pop in your mouth mini muffins would be perfect. And they were.
I end up with 24 mini muffins and 5 regular size ones.
If you decide to go with these mini treats then place about 1 tablespoon in each mini muffin cup and bake at 375F for 11 minutes with the rack placed in the center of the oven.
They were so good even hubby liked them, and he doesn’t like Nutella. The girls at MOPS were all wowed.
They were so light, easy to peel from the paper and tasted heavenly.
To get the recipe you’ll have to go to Nancy’s blog
If you don’t know Nancy (hard to believe that), she’s the author of “An Epiphany of The Senses” cookbook, a wonderful photograph, an amazing and supportive food blogger and host of Your Best Recipe monthly event and lately a contributor to Honest Cooking, The Food Magazine
Thank you Nancy for everything you’re doing for the blog community.
Thank you Monet, Carolyn, Wendy, Elisabeth Lora Alisha Sara Kate Claudia Nancy Gina Dionne
Andreea Sandra
Thanks everyone for visiting, hope you enjoyed it. Love your support !!
As usual,
Roxana
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Oh no! That is so frustrating when that happens. Don’t worry; it happens to me all the time
Did you taste the first batch anyway? How did it taste? I wonder if you could crumble it into something.
The second batch of muffins looks fabulous! I hope you had a great time at your meeting
It's good that you don't give up, when something like this happens to me, I get so angry that I don't want to repeat the recipe
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Whew! I'm so glad the second recipe worked for you. I think we've all had many flops, but it's always a huge inconvenience. That top photo is wonderful…and I know these were delish
beautiful muffins looks delicious with the nutella in it
Nutella in a muffin – LOVE IT! Good thing it all worked out!! Amazing recipe…thank you for sharing!
So sorry your first attempt didn't go as you'd hoped! I've had that problem myself, and I applaud you for sharing! lol! But your second choice looks AMAZING!! I'm sure they were to die for too!
Oh Roxana! The same thing happened to me the first 3 times I made a souffle. It really is a deflating feeling (no pun intended) but I'm glad you didn't give up and found a reliable recipe
The internet is rife with booby trapped recipes that can really wreck your day, so I know the happiness of finding a recipe that really works, the first time, and every time! Anyway, this batch looks terrific!!!
Muffins look very delectable…
Reva
Awwww – it really sucks when a recipe doesn't turn out the way you imagined it would be… But that's how we all learn
Thanks for tuning me to Nancy (yes I'm one of those who have never heard of her)… Really digging the blog and may purchase the book!
I love nutella and banana together! I did a post recently on nutella and banana pancakes. I'll have to try muffins, I bet they're delicious.
Delicious combination of flavours..looks so inviting.
ooooo i recently bought justin's chocolate hazelnut butter and it was delish! i bet it would taste great with this recipe
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thanks for the blog visit!
Wow. That second photo was discouraging to say the least!!
But you came up with a winner! I do love mini muffins, don't you? Nutella and banana together are a winning combo!
We learn from our less than perfect results. Certainly, your second batch are terrific. Great choice with Nutella and banana.
I am proud of you for not giving up. The second batch looks perfect and delicious! HIGH FIVE!
Great looking Nutella Banana muffins! I think that anybody that bakes, has recipes that don't give less than perfect results. It pays off to persevere. thanks for sharing!
These are just adorable! And the final product turned out with beautiful little domed tops
Nutella + Banana is truly a match made in heaven, isn't it? Great flavor, moist crumb, and overall dee-lish. Thanks for sharing, Roxana! Happy St. Patty's Day to you
You know what, I probably still would've eaten the sunken muffins.
Those nutella and banana muffins look awesome, though!
Throw some frosting on the sunken ones and pretend nothing happened.
Those little muffins though, they look really good.
Nutella and banana, great combination! I have a couple of bananas that get bored in the fruit bowl, so I guess they could get entertained tonight
You had me at Nutella:))) Looks amazingly delicious, and of course your photos are stunning!!
Wow, sorry about your first batches…I would have been in tears too. Your nutella-banana minis look fantastic. I knew Nancy would not lead you astray
Ooo, sorry for the magically sinking muffins! I hope they at least tasted okay. But what you made in their place looks even better!
Your muffins look wonderful! I am sure the moms enjoyed it.
So adorable! I love making the bread into mini muffins. Sounds like such a sweet and delicious treat… I bet all the MOPS moms loved them!
Super soft and yummy cake.That happens always.Love the colour .
sorry about your first attempt, but great comeback, love the combo, and you really can't go wrong with nutella…lol
sweetlife
Hi Roxana, That sucks about the first batch
I would have also cried then gotten angry, hehe that's how I am. You are such a sweetheart! Your kind words totally made my day. And the fact that you enjoyed my recipe and it "saved the day" (so to speak) well that was the cherry on top 
Big hugs and keep up the great work!
da'ti-ai dat seama ce avea prima reteta si ce avea a doua ? e frustrant sa patesti asa ceva.s-ar putea sa fi fost ceva cu grasimea din continut si temperatura de coacere.
the pictures are so cute! And so bright~like as if it would be in a dream~haha! how do you do that effect?
But if there's Nutella inside, who can resist. And I agree with the comment above. cute!
Those look super goood! I love Nancy too and I'm pretty sure this recipe is going to be a hit!
These look and sound completely amazing! I'd love for you to submit this to the M&T Spotlight at http://www.makeandtakes.com/spotlight
I just went on foodbuzz and saw the top 9! Congrats! Woohoo!
Banana muffins are already great but here there is also nutella! Do you know what happens when an Italian read "nutella" in the recipe? She drools and get some compulsive baking going. Thanks for sharing this!
Oh no! Those poor muffins! I'm so sorry that they didn't work out. I hate when that happens. But it seems like you found a winner! Your nutella and banana muffins look heavenly! Thank you for sharing this delicious treat. I hope you have a beautiful Friday. The weekend is nearly here! And thank you for mentioning me. It made me smile!
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What a great tribute to Nancy and her work. Your perseverance certainly paid off, those final muffins look scrumptious!
That happens sometimes in baking. It happened to me just the other day:)Nutella and bananas together must be wonderful! These look lovely, Roxana!
muffins looks yummy n mouthwatering..
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I would have cried if those muffins did that to me. T.T Lucky for you to have a backup plan. I love a mini muffin (and banana…) these look great!
It is so upsetting when you have high hopes for a recipe and it turns out to be a flop. However, your Nutella banana muffins look amazing and they sound scrumptious!
Roxana, these flavours are certainly a winning combination.
As soon as I make my homemade nutella…I'll be making these for sure ;o)
Thanks for sharing such adorable minis ;o)
Have a great weekend,
Claudia
Great banana muffins, loved the addition of nutella into it !
I'm sorry the first recipe didn't turn out right, but the second looks amazing.
Mini size and Nutella…I'm in heaven.
The first recipe is something that happens to me all the time. So I can safely say I know how you feel. Good to know abt the success with the 2nd one. I must appreciate that you went to bake the 2nd time I would not have. Maybe this is something I must learn.
Thanks.
I love that you posted a recipe that just didn't work out for you. I struggle with whether to do that, and I like that you did it. It makes you more "real."
yum! yum! yum! can't wait to try this. saving it (http://cookmarked.com)! thanks for sharing.
i've to have the recipe!! i've been trying to save your images to add to my organizer but some save as file and some as bitmap and they dont get uploaded. but pani pop did get uploaded and it saved as jpeg. dunno much about all these things!
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