Nutella Banana Muffins
Nutella Banana Muffins are moist, fluffy, and packed with rich banana flavor, thanks to six ripe bananas. Swirled with creamy Nutella on top, these muffins are an irresistible treat perfect for breakfast, dessert, or snacking. Quick to prepare and made with simple pantry staples, they’re a sweet way to use up overripe bananas and please a crowd!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–17 minutes
- Total Time: 35–37 minutes
- Yield: About 18 muffins
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
All-purpose flour
Baking soda
Baking powder
Salt (sea salt or kosher salt)
Wet Ingredients:
6 ripe bananas (about 2 cups mashed)
½ cup melted butter (salted or unsalted)
½ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping:
Nutella (about 18 teaspoons, 1 per muffin)
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin tins with paper liners or grease them lightly. -
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. -
Prepare Wet Ingredients:
In a separate large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Stir in melted butter, both sugars, eggs, and vanilla until well combined. -
Combine Mixtures:
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined. Do not overmix. -
Fill Muffin Tins:
Divide batter into muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. -
Add Nutella Swirl:
Warm Nutella slightly for easy swirling. Place 1 tsp on top of each muffin and use a toothpick to swirl it gently into the surface. -
Bake:
Bake for 15–17 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. -
Cool and Serve:
Let muffins cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temp.
Notes
Add-ins like chopped walnuts, pecans, or mini chocolate chips add fun texture and flavor.
Swap half the flour with whole wheat for a more wholesome muffin.
Add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg for a cozy twist.
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