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Nutella Banana Muffins

Apr 8, 2024 · 2 Comments

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Collage with a close up of a Nutella banana muffin with a bite taken out on top, multiple muffins on a navy blue background with fresh bananas on bottom, and the words "Nutella banana muffins" in the center.

These Nutella Banana Muffins are the softest, fluffiest banana muffins with a decadent swirl of chocolate Nutella, and they're super quick and easy to make!

Three Nutella banana muffins in cupcake wrappers stacked on top of each other with a linen napkin and fresh bananas behind.

Nutella Banana Muffins

Bananas and chocolate go together even better than peanut butter and jelly! And these Nutella Banana Muffins are the proof! They're super soft and fluffy and packed with simple and sweet banana flavor, and they have a beautiful, decadent chocolate Nutella swirl on top. They're as pretty as they are yummy!

Plus, they're super quick and easy to make, and can even be frozen, making them the ideal breakfast for busy mornings.

Do You Have to Use Very Ripe Bananas

Soft, ripe bananas are best for this recipe as they are softest for mashing and also the sweetest and most potent banana flavor.

You can soften bananas in the microwave or oven, like the tutorial in this banana bar recipe. But even though they will be soft, they still won't have the true sweetness or potency of an actually ripe banana.

To quicken the ripening process, you can place bananas in a paper bag with an apple, apricot, avocado, or pear. Roll the top of the bag down to seal, and your bananas should be ready in a few days, depending on their prior ripeness.

Nutella banana muffins with a bite taken out with more muffins behind on a dark navy background.

How to Mash Bananas

You can pretty easily mash ripe bananas with a fork. But the absolute easiest way is to turn your mixer on low and mash them with the mixer.

Can I Use Frozen Bananas?

Yes! Frozen bananas will work in this recipe. However, thaw them before adding them to the recipe, then mash as you normally would.

Nutella Banana Muffins Recipe Variations

  • Peanut butter - Not a nutella fan? Swirl some peanut butter on top instead.
  • Chocolate chips - Stir some regular or mini-sized chocolate chips right into the batter for extra chocolatey flavor!
  • Nuts - Chopped walnuts or pecans go wonderfully with banana muffins. Mix some right into the batter or sprinkle them on top.
  • Coconut - Shredded coconut can be added right to the batter, or toast some and sprinkle it on top.
  • Peanut butter cups - Make these sweeter by adding chopped full-size or mini peanut butter cups.

Storage and Freezer Instructions

Nutella Banana Muffins can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 3 days. To keep them fresher for longer, store them covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 to 7 days.

These muffins can also be frozen. To freeze, place cooled muffins on a baking sheet without touching. Freeze for 2 hours until firm. Transfer muffins to a sealed freezer container, and freeze for up to 3 to 5 months. To thaw, allow to sit at room temperature until soft.

More Recipes for Ripe Bananas You'll Love

  • Banana Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting - Super moist and soft banana bars with the creamiest tangy cream cheese frosting.
  • Southern Banana Pudding - Silky pudding with fresh bananas and vanilla wafers topped with a fluffy toasted meringue.
  • Banana Cream Pie - Fresh bananas in a creamy custard filling inside a buttery, flaky crust and topped with fluffy, light whipped cream.
  • Chocolate Banana Cake - Super chocolatey banana cake with best, richest chocolate frosting you've ever tasted.
  • Banana Cream Cheesecake - All of the flavors you love about banana cream pie in a tangy, creamy cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.

Nutella Banana Muffins Video

Nutella Banana Muffin with a bite taken out with more muffins behind.

Nutella Banana Muffins

These Nutella Banana Muffins are the softest, fluffiest banana muffins with a decadent swirl of chocolate Nutella, and they're super quick and easy to make!
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Nutella Banana Muffins
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 15 muffins
Calories: 332kcal
Author: Michelle
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3-4 ripe bananas mashed (or about 1 ½ cups mashed banana)
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup Nutella or chocolate hazelnut spread

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Lightly grease and line a muffin tin
  • Add butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla to a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Add bananas and whisk again.
  • Add flour, baking powder, and salt and stir until just combined. Do NOT overmix.
  • Scoop batter into muffin tin, filling each cup halfway.
  • Place Nutella in a microwave safe bowl and cook for 30 seconds to soften slightly. Stir.
  • Scoop 1 tablespoon Nutella onto each muffin. Swirl with a toothpick to get the marbled look.
  • Bake in a 350°F oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted.
  • Allow muffins to cool in pan for 5-10 minutes before removing to cool on a wire rack.

Notes

  • Overmixing: For the softest, fluffiest muffins, mix until just combined. Lumps are okay. Overmixing will cause your muffins to be tough and dense.
  • Storage: Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days. To keep them fresher for longer, store them covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 to 7 days.
  • Freezer Directions: Place cooled muffins on a baking sheet without touching. Freeze for 2 hours until firm. Transfer muffins to a sealed freezer container, and freeze for up to 3 to 5 months. To thaw, allow to sit at room temperature until soft.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg
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UPDATE INFO: This recipe was originally published in April 2017. It has been updated with new pictures, tips, and video and republished in April 2024.

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  1. Melissa | Bless this Mess says

    June 06, 2017 at 8:13 pm

    These look incredible! My kids would love these for breakfast, and I love that you can make them in advance!

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  2. Angie Arrington says

    February 25, 2018 at 9:05 am

    Best muffins I’ve ever made! Thank you for setting me straight... no more muffin mixes from the supermarket for this family ?

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