Description
Deliciously moist and flavorful Nutella Banana Swirl Muffins made with ripe bananas and infused with a luscious Nutella swirl, perfect for breakfast or an indulgent snack.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/3 cup melted butter (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar (can substitute with brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Additional
- 1/2 cup Nutella (for swirling)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners to prepare for baking.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas, then mix in the sugar and melted butter until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Stir in the beaten egg and vanilla extract to the banana mixture until fully incorporated.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, and all-purpose flour to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Mix Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet banana mixture, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overmixing which can make muffins tough.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon about one tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup, filling them partially to leave space for the Nutella swirl.
- Add Nutella Swirl: Top each muffin cup with a teaspoon of Nutella, then gently swirl it into the batter using a toothpick or knife for a marbled effect.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the muffins are fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven, allow them to cool slightly in the pan before transferring to a wire rack or serving warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute melted butter with Greek yogurt.
- You can use brown sugar instead of white sugar for a richer flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender and moist.
- Ensure bananas are very ripe for the best sweetness and flavor.
- Swirling Nutella gently will create a pretty marbled look without blending it fully into the batter.
