Description
Delight in these moist and flavorful Nutella Banana Swirl Muffins, perfectly combining ripe bananas with a rich Nutella swirl for a delicious breakfast or snack treat. The addition of pecans adds a delightful crunch, while the swirl technique creates a beautiful marbled effect that impresses every time.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 4 medium over-ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additional
- ½ cup chopped pecans, optional
- 1 cup Nutella or Homemade Nutella
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin pan with paper liners to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until fully combined. Set this mixture aside for incorporation later.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the mashed bananas with both granulated and brown sugars until smooth. Beat in the egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to create a well-mixed batter.
- Add Dry Mixture and Pecans: Slowly incorporate the flour mixture into the banana mixture, whisking gently until just combined without lumps. Then fold in the chopped pecans if using, to add texture and flavor.
- Fill Muffin Tins and Swirl Nutella: Spoon the batter into the muffin liners, filling each about three-quarters full. Add about 1 teaspoon of Nutella on top of each muffin, then use a toothpick to swirl the Nutella into the batter gently, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake Muffins: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, indicating they are perfectly baked.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool slightly before serving warm. Alternatively, store them in an airtight container to keep fresh for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Over-ripe bananas work best for sweetness and moisture.
- Chopped pecans are optional but add a nice crunch.
- Use a light hand when swirling the Nutella to create pretty marbling without blending fully.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- To make these gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend.
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