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Nutella Banana Swirl Muffins

Moist, fluffy homemade banana muffins swirled with rich, gooey Nutella for the ultimate breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 3 large overripe bananas mashed
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg large, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Swirl
  • 0.5 cup Nutella warmed slightly

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or spray with non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Whisk in the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined.
  4. Whisk the egg and vanilla extract into the wet banana mixture.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
  6. Warm the Nutella in the microwave for 15-20 seconds until easily spreadable but not hot.
  7. Spoon the muffin batter into the prepared tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
  8. Drop a generous teaspoon of warmed Nutella onto the top of each muffin cup. Use a toothpick to gently swirl the Nutella into the batter in a figure-eight motion.
  9. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes. Without opening the oven door, reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 12-15 minutes, until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  10. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

To freeze: wrap cooled muffins tightly in plastic wrap and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.