Description
These Nutella Swirled Banana Muffins are a deliciously moist and flavorful treat, combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with creamy swirls of rich Nutella. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, these muffins boast a tender crumb thanks to nonfat Greek yogurt and are easy to whip up with simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 3 extremely ripe (even brown) bananas, mashed
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (can substitute 1/2 cup with whole wheat flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Additional
- 2/3 cup Nutella
- Cooking spray for muffin tins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Spray 6 giant or 12 regular muffin cups with cooking spray, then place them into a muffin tin to prepare for baking.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the melted butter and stir well to combine. Then, mix in the eggs, nonfat Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until the mixture is thoroughly blended.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, sugar, and salt to ensure an even distribution of leavening and seasoning.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture. Gently stir just until combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
- Fill muffin cups: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full for regular or giant muffin tins.
- Prepare Nutella swirl: Melt the Nutella in the microwave for 20 seconds to soften it for easier drizzling.
- Swirl Nutella: Drizzle the melted Nutella over the muffin batter in each cup. Using a knife or toothpick, gently swirl the Nutella through the batter to create beautiful marbled patterns.
- Bake the muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes if using giant muffin cups, or 15-20 minutes for standard-sized muffins. The muffins are done when a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for about 15 minutes before removing. Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness and moisture in muffins.
- You can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor and added fiber.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender and light.
- If you don’t have nonfat Greek yogurt, plain yogurt or sour cream can be used as substitutes.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of Nutella swirl based on your sweetness preference.
- Muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week.
- Reheat muffins briefly in the microwave to enjoy the Nutella swirls gooey and warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
