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Banana nutella muffins
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Banana Nutella Muffins

Easy banana muffins with a chocolatey, hazelnut swirl.
Prep Time18 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana muffins, banana nutella muffins, hazelnut banana muffins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $40

Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 standard metal muffin pan with 12 wells
  • 1 spatula for mixing
  • 1 Whisk for mixing
  • 1 small saucepan for browning butter
  • 1 muffin liners optional
  • 1 small knife to create swirls

Ingredients

  • 2 large bananas very ripe and brown (or use 3 smaller ones)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter browned, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ⅔ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ cup hazelnut spread like Nutella (or more!)

Instructions

  • Make the browned butter. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir frequently and wait for the butter to bubble, foam and turn golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. It will smell nutty and sweet. Remove from the stovetop and pour the butter into a heat-proof bowl, making sure to scrape any brown bits at the bottom of the pan. Place in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to cool down to room temperature.
    ½ cup unsalted butter
  • Preheat the oven to 350℉. In a mixing bowl, add the bananas and mash them with a fork or spoon until no lumps remain and it's a soft mixture. Then add the cooled browned butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Whisk together until well combined.
    2 large bananas, ⅓ cup brown sugar, ⅔ cups granulated sugar
  • Then add the eggs one at a time, as well as the cinnamon and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined.
    2 eggs, ½ tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Then add the flour, baking soda and salt. With a rubber spatula, mix until just combined.
    1½ cup all-purpose flour, 1½ tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt
  • Fill your muffin pan with paper liners, or rub each well with melted butter or canola oil. Fill each well with muffin batter until each one is about ¾ths full.
  • Using a spoon, add a small dollop of Nutella to the center of each muffin. With a small knife, swirl the Nutella into the batter. Do not overdo it!
    ¼ cup hazelnut spread
  • Place the muffins in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the tops are golden and a knife comes out nearly clean when inserted. Let cool and enjoy!