Nutella Swirled Banana Muffins
These moist banana muffins feature a delightful swirl of Nutella, combining the sweetness of ripe bananas with rich chocolate-hazelnut for a comforting and indulgent treat.
Equipment
- 1 muffin pan lined with paper liners or greased
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 medium mixing bowl
- 1 toothpick or skewer for swirling Nutella
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas about 3 medium bananas
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup Nutella warmed slightly for swirling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin pan with paper liners or grease with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth, then whisk in granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Spoon the batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
- Add a teaspoon of warmed Nutella on top of each muffin and swirl it gently into the batter using a toothpick or skewer.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with minimal Nutella residue.
- Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool further or serve warm.
Notes
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in microwave for 10-15 seconds to restore freshness.
- Freeze individually wrapped muffins for up to 2 months.