Nutella Swirl Banana Bread
This recipe delivers a delectable Nutella Swirl Banana Bread, offering a rich, moist crumb and the irresistible combination of sweet banana and creamy chocolate-hazelnut. It's an elevated take on a classic, perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, with a beautiful marbled appearance.
Equipment
- 1 Loaf Pan 9x5 inch
- 2 Mixing Bowls One large, one medium
- 1 Whisk or Spatula
- 1 Fork or Potato Masher For mashing bananas
- 1 Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
Main
- 3 very ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cups granulated white sugar
- ½ cups brown sugar
- ½ cups salted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ⅓ cups Nutella
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the very ripe bananas until mostly smooth, leaving a few small lumps for texture if desired.
- Add the eggs, granulated white sugar, brown sugar, melted salted butter, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk until well combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
- Spoon approximately half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Dollop about half of the Nutella over the batter in the pan. Add the remaining batter, then dollop the rest of the Nutella on top.
- Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the Nutella through the batter with a few S-shaped motions to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
- Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
1. Banana Ripeness: Ensure bananas are very ripe, with significant brown spots. This is crucial for optimal sweetness, flavor, and moisture in the bread. 2. Do Not Overmix: When combining wet and dry ingredients, mix only until just combined. Overmixing develops gluten, leading to a tough, dry texture. 3. Nutella Swirl: For a distinct swirl, dollop the Nutella and then use a knife or skewer to create a few gentle S-shapes rather than fully incorporating it. 4. Check for Doneness: A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil.