Nutella Banana Bread

Alright, let’s talk about Nutella Banana Bread. This is the type of recipe that makes you late-night snackers grateful for the existence of overripe bananas and magical chocolate hazelnut spread. Imagine the swirl of Nutella hugging the sweet, twisty bananas — it’s like a loaf of dreamy goodness. This isn’t just a bread; it’s like giving your soul a hug when you’re curled up in your pajama shorts with a cup of tea. Try this marvel and you’ll be the hero of your own cozy story.

Let me paint a picture for you. It’s dreary outside, the kind of day when rain-splattered windows and hot ovens just belong together. My husband’s eyebrows raise in joyous anticipation every time the heavenly aroma of this Nutella concoction wafts through the house. We’ve had countless family afternoons hindered — I mean enhanced — by the delicious indulgence of this banana bread. My kiddos quickly learned the delightful art of swiping Nutella with their fingers when I’m not looking. It’s become a staple in our little zoo of a home because sometimes, a gooey loaf is all you need to turn any mundane day into an instant warm-fuzzy moment.

Why You’ll Love This Nutella Banana Bread

1. It’s basically dessert dressed up in banana bread disguise.
2. One-bowl-wonder — because who wants to wash a mountain of dishes?
3. Nutella swirls — I mean, need I say more?
4. Uses those overripe bananas you swore would see the trash yesterday.
5. Let’s be real, it’s chocolate and bananas — aka happiness.

How to Make It

Alright, folks, just imagine we’re in the kitchen together, our fingers slightly sticky from the banana peels we left abandoned on the counter. Start by mashing those spotty bananas like you’re getting a free therapy session. Stir in your eggs, vanilla, and sugar — honestly, just eyeball it if you’re familiar with baking; precision is for the afternoons when you’ve had a full night’s sleep. Don’t forget the oil… oops, did I? Mix in your flour and baking powder gently, like you’re the dough whisperer or something.

Here’s my favorite part: grab that jar of Nutella (yes, you get to lick the spoon). Dollop mindlessly on top and swirl it in with the back of a knife. It doesn’t have to be perfect — a bit messy adds character. Pop it in the oven, and boom, the kitchen smells like a hug in about an hour.

Ingredient Notes

– Bananas: Use those sad-looking, spotty bananas that everyone ignored — they’re the secret.
– Nutella: Go ahead and judge by the spoonful; more is more here.
– Oil: Gotta keep things moist and lovely. Run out of oil once? Butter moonlights well in its stead.

**Recipe Steps:**
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
2. Mash bananas; mix with eggs, sugar, vanilla, and oil.
3. Stir in flour and baking powder until just combined.
4. Dollop Nutella atop the batter; swirl with a knife.
5. Bake for 50-60 minutes. Cool before serving or devouring whole.

What to Serve It With

Tips & Mistakes

Don’t freak out if it sinks a tiny bit once it cools. It’s just a sign of that gooey Nutella whispering sweet nothings into the loaf. Oh, and if you catch it slightly underbaked, just call it banana bread fudge.

Storage Tips

Store what’s left (if any) in an airtight container. Enjoyed cold, it’s like a denser heaven, or quick zap it in the microwave before breakfast. Possibly paired with an existential crisis or just a cup of coffee.

Variations and Substitutions

I’ve swapped white sugar for brown or even coconut sugar when the cupboard was dauntingly empty. Swirl in some peanut butter if you’re having a wild moment. And once, skipped Nutella (gasp!) and just added dark chocolate chunks. It was different, but not horrifically so.

Frequently Asked Questions

Nutella Banana Bread

This moist and rich Nutella Banana Bread is perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with creamy hazelnut spread.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour

Total Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• ▢ 0.25 teaspoons salt
• ▢ 0.33 cups unsalted butter, melted
• ▢ 0.75 cups brown sugar packed
• ▢ 2 units ripe bananas mashed
• ▢ 1 unit egg beaten
• ▢ 0.5 cups Nutella plus extra for swirling
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
• In a large bowl, mix melted butter with brown sugar. Stir in mashed bananas, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding until just combined.
• Fold in 0.5 cup Nutella gently into the batter.
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Drop spoonfuls of remaining Nutella on top and use a knife to swirl through the batter.
• Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.

Notes

Store leftovers wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.