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Banana Nutella Muffins Recipe

Banana Nutella Muffins Recipe

Moist banana muffins ribboned with rich chocolate-hazelnut swirls and a gentle hint of cinnamon. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 cup ripe bananas, mashed about 3 medium
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 0.33 cup vegetable oil or another neutral oil
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk or milk mixed with 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.75 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1.25 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp fine salt
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon optional but tasty
  • 0.33 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted optional crunch
  • 0.75 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread softened for easier swirling

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  • Mash bananas in a large bowl. Whisk in granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Fold dry ingredients into the banana mixture just until no dry streaks remain.
  • Stir in chopped hazelnuts, keeping the batter slightly lumpy.
  • Microwave the chocolate-hazelnut spread for 10–15 seconds to loosen.
  • Spoon batter to fill cups halfway. Add about 2 teaspoons of spread to each, then top with more batter.
  • Swirl the tops gently with a toothpick for a marbled look.
  • Bake 16–18 minutes, until a tester comes out clean at the edge of a muffin.
  • Cool in pan 5 minutes, then move muffins to a rack to finish cooling.

Notes

Variation: Sprinkle coarse sugar or mini chocolate chips on top before baking. For extra nutty flavor, swap hazelnuts with toasted pecans.
Storage: Keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2 days or freeze up to 2 months. Warm briefly before serving to revive the swirl.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Banana Nutella Muffins Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.