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Irresistible Nutella Swirl Banana Bread

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A quick and easy banana bread recipe with a fluffy texture and luscious Nutella swirls that create a moist, chocolatey treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium-sized overripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (150 g) Nutella
  • Optional: handful of chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9 x 5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
  5. Fold in the mashed bananas gently with a spatula.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no flour streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  7. Transfer half the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth it evenly.
  8. Warm the Nutella slightly in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to soften. Spoon dollops of Nutella over the batter and swirl gently with a knife or skewer to create marbled patterns.
  9. Spread the remaining batter over the Nutella layer. Add a few more Nutella dollops on top and swirl lightly again if desired.
  10. Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted near the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter.
  11. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. Do not slice while hot to allow texture to firm up. Use ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Warm Nutella slightly before swirling to prevent sinking. For vegan or gluten-free options, see variations.

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Keywords: banana bread, Nutella, swirl, fluffy banana bread, easy banana bread, chocolate banana bread, breakfast, snack, dessert

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