Description
Moist, fluffy, and packed with sweet banana flavor and rich swirls of Nutella, these Nutella Banana Muffins are a dreamy treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. They’re incredibly easy to make, use simple pantry ingredients, and bake up into the softest, most delicious muffins with a beautiful Nutella ribbon running through each bite!
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Ingredients
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
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½ cup brown sugar
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup Nutella (plus extra for topping if desired)
Optional Add-ins:
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½ cup chopped hazelnuts for crunch
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A sprinkle of mini chocolate chips
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A pinch of cinnamon for warmth
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease with non-stick spray.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, mash the bananas.
Whisk in the brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
Be careful not to overmix for the fluffiest muffins.
Step 5: Add Nutella
Warm the Nutella slightly in the microwave for about 10–15 seconds to make it easier to swirl.
Drop about 1 teaspoon of Nutella onto the top of each filled muffin cup.
Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the Nutella into the batter.
Step 6: Bake
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin (avoiding the Nutella swirl) comes out clean.
Step 7: Cool & Serve
Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Notes
Use Ripe Bananas – The riper the better for natural sweetness and flavor.
Don’t Overmix the Batter – Stir just until the flour disappears to keep muffins tender.
Warm Nutella Slightly – Helps it swirl easily without sinking.
Use an Ice Cream Scoop – For evenly sized muffins.
Add Extra Nutella – A little extra drizzle on top after baking is heavenly!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: American / Baking