Banana Bread With Nutella
Banana bread with Nutella is a delicious twist on the classic recipe. Ripe bananas add moisture and sweetness, while Nutella swirls throughout, creating a rich, chocolatey flavor. Baked to golden perfection, this easy-to-make bread is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a satisfying snack with a cup of coffee.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or hand whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Loaf pan (9×5 inch)
- Rubber spatula
- Toothpick or skewer
- Cooling rack
- Butter knife or skewer (for swirling)
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking soda note: reduce to ½ tsp total if using both baking powder and soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas about 3 large bananas
- ½ cup whole milk or buttermilk
- ½ cup Nutella hazelnut spread
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk into the banana mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined (don’t overmix).
- Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Warm the Nutella slightly and drizzle half over the batter. Swirl gently with a knife. Repeat with the remaining batter and Nutella, then swirl again.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (some Nutella may stick, that’s fine). Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.