Do you ever have those days when you’re seriously craving chocolate and nothing seems to satisfy the insatiable longing for rich, gooey chocolatey goodness?
Banana Nutella Bread is a delicious twist on classic banana bread, incorporating rich Nutella swirls throughout the moist, banana-flavored loaf. This bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, and it can be made in a single bowl for easy cleanup. Here's a simple recipe to make it.
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup Nutella, plus more for swirling
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans), optional
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the melted butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Add the Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix. If you're using chopped nuts, fold them in at this stage.
Add the Nutella: Warm the Nutella slightly to make it easier to work with. Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spoon about 1/4 cup of Nutella over the batter and swirl it gently with a knife or skewer. Add the remaining batter on top and spoon another 1/4 cup of Nutella on top. Swirl again to create a marbled effect.
Bake the Banana Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (except for a bit of melted Nutella). If the top starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Carefully remove the bread from the pan and transfer it to a wire cooling rack to cool completely. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Banana Nutella Bread is a crowd-pleaser, with its sweet banana base and creamy Nutella swirls. It's perfect for sharing with family and friends or for keeping as a personal treat. If you'd like more recipes or other baking ideas, feel free to ask!