Nutella Banana Bread is a decadent twist on the classic—ultra-moist, perfectly sweet banana bread swirled with rich, chocolate-hazelnut Nutella. It’s the perfect way to use up overripe bananas and satisfy your chocolate cravings at the same time. Great for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack.
Instructions
Preheat and Prepare
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Stir in mashed bananas and sour cream.
Combine Wet and Dry
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Assemble the Swirl
Pour half the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Drop spoonfuls of Nutella over the batter. Top with remaining banana bread batter. Add more Nutella dollops on top. Use a knife to gently swirl the Nutella through the batter.
Bake
Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (a few moist crumbs are fine). If the top is browning too quickly, tent with foil.
Cool and Serve
Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.
Pro-Tips for Picture-Perfect Nutella Banana Bread
- Use Overripe Bananas: The darker the peel, the sweeter the bread.
- Don’t Overmix: Overmixing can make the bread tough.
- Swirl Gently: Too much swirling will blend the Nutella into the batter instead of creating distinct ribbons.
- Warm Nutella Slightly: Makes it easier to swirl (microwave for 10-15 seconds).
- Let Cool Completely: Makes slicing easier.
This Nutella Banana Bread is ultra-moist, perfectly sweet, and swirled with rich chocolate-hazelnut goodness—a decadent twist on a classic.
