Nicky's Banana Nutella Muffins

The very talented Nicky over at Delicious Days  posted these wonderful muffins and as I had just bought a new jar of Nutella they seemed the perfect little afternoon treat on this cold, wet day in Auckland.

I think Nutella is the new Condensed Milk.  My mother and most of her generation always kept a can in the fridge.  Remember the mayonnaise of the '50's made with condensed milk, mustard and vinegar.   My brother and I were often found hiding behind the fridge door swigging from the condensed milk  can.  Reminiscing with a friend recently she said she always met her father at the fridge when she took a sneaky swig.   I now find my own children hiding behind the pantry door with a spoon in one hand and the jar of Nutella in the other.

Check out Delicious Days   for the recipe.  These muffins  are really yummy - just the right balance of banana and Nutella.   I cut back on the calories a little by  sprinkling a little  icing sugar and cocoa powder over the top.  Nicky's are covered with a luxurious looking chocolate icing which I'm sure is wonderful.