Nutella Banana Swirl Muffins (Printer-friendly)
Moist banana muffins with creamy Nutella swirled throughout. An easy 35-minute treat perfect for breakfast or snacking.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
06 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs, at room temperature
08 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Swirl
10 - 1/2 cup Nutella, slightly warmed
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla extract until incorporated.
04 - Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix—small lumps are acceptable.
05 - Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
06 - Drop about 1 teaspoon of warmed Nutella onto each muffin. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the spread into the batter, creating a marbled effect.
07 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (except for melted Nutella).
08 - Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The Nutella ribbon melts into pockets of pure chocolate heaven in every bite
- These muffins stay incredibly moist for days, thanks to those overripe bananas working their magic
02 -
- Overmixing creates tough muffins, so stop folding the second the flour disappears
- Room temperature ingredients blend better and create a more even texture throughout
03 -
- Mash your bananas with a fork instead of a blender to keep some texture and visible fruit pieces
- Use an ice cream scoop to fill muffin cups evenly and quickly without making a mess