Description
Chocolate-lovers rejoice with these irresistible Nutella Banana Muffins that blend rich, creamy spread with sweet, ripe bananas. Moist, golden treats promise a delightful breakfast or snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Flour and Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup Nutella
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-ins and Topping:
- 1/4 cup Nutella (for swirling)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp chopped hazelnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease thoroughly.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- In a separate large bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Whisk eggs into the butter mixture one at a time, ensuring complete incorporation after each addition.
- Fold mashed bananas and vanilla extract into the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth and well-combined.
- Gently stir the Nutella into the banana mixture, creating a marbled effect throughout the batter.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips into the batter and fold gently to distribute evenly.
- Divide the batter equally among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Drop small dollops of additional Nutella on top of each muffin and use a toothpick to create swirl patterns.
- Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts over the muffin tops for added crunch and texture.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Swap bananas with applesauce for a lighter texture and reduced sugar content, perfect for health-conscious bakers.
- Substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or coconut flour to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Control marbling intensity by gently swirling Nutella with a toothpick, creating elegant chocolate patterns throughout the muffin.
- Enhance nutritional value by incorporating chopped nuts or seeds into the batter for added protein and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg