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Nutella Banana Muffins: Moist Banana Cake with Decadent Hazelnut Swirls

These Nutella Banana Muffins feature a moist, open-crumb banana cake base with an artfully swirled, glossy hazelnut finish. A perfect bakery-style treat using overripe bananas and rich cocoa spread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Recipe
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 190g
  • 1 tsp baking powder 5g
  • 1 tsp baking soda 5g
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt 3g
  • 3 large overripe bananas approx 350g, mashed with bits remaining
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 115g, melted
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil 30ml, like canola or vegetable
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar 100g
  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar 50g
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract 5ml
  • 1/2 cup Nutella 150g, room temperature for swirling

Equipment

  • 1 12-cup muffin tin Standard size
  • 12 White pleated paper liners
  • 1 Wire Cooling Rack
  • 1 Toothpick or skewer For swirling

Method
 

Batter Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork, leaving small visible bits for texture.
  2. Whisk in the melted butter, oil, sugars, egg, and vanilla until well combined and glossy.
  3. Sift in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gently fold until no flour streaks remain.
Swirling and Baking
  1. Divide the batter into 12 white paper-lined muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  2. Drop a teaspoon of Nutella onto each muffin. Use a toothpick to create a figure-eight swirl on the surface.
  3. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18-22 minutes until the muffins are golden-yellow and the Nutella is tacky and glossy.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalProtein: 4gFat: 14gFiber: 2g

Notes

Ensure bananas are heavily spotted for the best flavor.
Do not over-mix the batter to maintain the open-crumb cake texture.
Keyword banana muffins,Nutella Banana Muffins,Nutella Swirl

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