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Nutella Banana Swirl Muffins

Tall, bakery-style banana muffins swirled with rich chocolate hazelnut spread, featuring perfectly domed tops and an ultra-moist crumb.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 265
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter
  • 3 large overripe bananas mashed, about 1.5 cups
  • 0.33 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
The Swirl & Topping
  • 0.5 cup Nutella or chocolate hazelnut spread, gently warmed
  • 2 tbsp Nutella extra, warmed, for finishing drizzle

Equipment

  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • Paper liners
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk and spatula
  • Toothpick or skewer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the overripe bananas thoroughly. Whisk in the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Sprinkle the flour, baking soda, and salt over the wet ingredients. Gently fold with a spatula just until combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Warm 1/2 cup of Nutella in the microwave for 15-20 seconds until easily spreadable.
  5. Fill each muffin liner 1/3 full with banana batter. Add a small dollop of warmed Nutella, then cover with remaining batter, filling almost to the top.
  6. Dollop the remaining warmed Nutella on top of each muffin. Use a toothpick to gently swirl the Nutella in a figure-8 motion.
  7. Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes. Keeping the oven door closed, reduce the heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 12-15 minutes.
  8. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Drizzle with extra warmed Nutella before serving.

Notes

The initial high oven temperature is crucial for creating tall, bakery-style domed muffin tops. Be careful not to over-swirl the Nutella, or it will blend completely into the batter.