Hello! Today we are taking a short break from our regular scheduled programming of vegetarian food from around-the-world, so I can share this wonderful recipe for Banana Nutella Swirl Muffins. I’ve been making lists upon lists of globally inspired dishes I want to re-create and make over the next few months to share – but after I saw this recipe for Banana Nutella Swirl Muffins, I knew they had to be the next thing on my cooking/baking bucket list!
After a few days of not feeling well, I finally felt up to spending some time in the kitchen this morning. I decided to give these muffins a try as a treat for Jesse. My mom had so kindly sent some homemade banana bread home with us last Sunday….and I ate the last piece mid-week. For a while there, I did not think Jesse would ever forgive me! *haha* So, I made these muffins to make amends :) I mean, you cannot stay mad at a girl offering you freshly baked muffins! *hah* Thankfully Jesse was willing to share some of these muffins with me. The muffins themselves taste like deliciously moist banana bread, but with a decadent swirl of Nutella on top. Really….what’s not to love!? I loved how easy these muffins were to whip up. And they were the perfect excuse to use up some bananas going brown on the counter. It’s somewhat of a blessing that the recipe only made 12, because I could see eating a whole half dozen in one sitting! Alas…I’ve learned my lesson though. I’ll leave the last muffin for Jesse :)
I’ll be back in a few days with a delicious pot pie recipe inspired by my mom. Happy weekend everyone! :)
Ingredients
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 4 over-ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup of sugar (or vegan white sugar)
- 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar
- 1 egg (or 1 flax egg)
- 1/4 cup of canola oil
- 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
- Nutella (or vegan chocolate hazelnut spread)
Method
- Preheat oven to 350'F. Prepare a muffin tin with liners and set aside.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium sized bowl. Whisk to combine ingredients well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the mashed banana, sugar, brown sugar, egg, canola oil and vanilla extract.
- Slowly pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients whisking until there are no lumps. Do not over mix.
- Fill muffin tins 3/4 full. Top each muffin with a teaspoon of Nutella. Using a toothpick, swirl the Nutella into the muffin batter.
- Bake muffins for 17 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean and/or with dry crumbs.
Note: I poured a little extra batter into each muffin cup and baked them 19 minutes. This yielded 12 medium-large muffins.
Source: The Novice Chef
Oh wow this looks totally delicious! I am certainly going to try this ! I just bought some almond & chocolate butter spread :)
Almond chocolate butter is a great idea! I have a delicious peanut butter chocolate spread I should try next time! :)
Looks delicious!! I am totally tempted to make those….but I know with my two boys, these will disappear in a matter of minutes! lol
Jesse and I both had two for breakfast each! *hah* Now I remember why I had to stop baking for a while. I have no self control. LOL
Delicious. There better be one saved for me!!
I’ll bring you one tonight :)
Oh my goodness, I am loving the sound of these muffins!! I LOVE banana muffins, and the addition of Nutella is genius. They look super pretty, too! Nice job :).
Me too! I love banana muffins. And the swirl of Nutella makes them perfect! Loved the marble effect. Almost too pretty to eat….almost…*hehe*
These look beautiful! Back when I had a regular 9-5 job, I used to always need quick breakfasts and I’d often have a banana spread with a tablespoon of Nutella. So I love that this is pretty much that breakfast in muffin form. :)
how beautiful and creative! a perfect way to make jesse forgive you! i am sending positive vibes your way so that you are done being sick for a long time!
Your muffins look and sound so delicious, love the combination of banana and nutella!
What a fun idea – love it!
Wow, just lovely!
My husband has a secret stash of Nutella – he would love these that’s if there is any left in the jar(s) ;)
xoxo
banana and nutella is such an amazing combo :) these are so pretty and delicious, i wish i could eat some for breakfast right now!
Bananas and nutella go so well together, and i love the pretty swirl! Hope you are feeling better now!
YUM! Justin is infamous for eating the “last” piece of everything :) I wish he made fresh muffins to make amends- Jesse is one lucky guy!
What beautiful little muffins! I love the idea of mixing banana with nutella! :-)
Hi Courtney!
I just found your blog, and I must say I am so impressed! :) Fantastic recipes! I personally am not a vegetarian, but sometimes, I really struggle finding the perfect way to accomodate a vegetarian fridge content :)
Very happy and excited to try out some (or a lot!) of your recipes!
Best,
Steph
Hey Steph! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I’m so glad you found The Fig Tree and enjoyed looking around. I love sharing recipes and am happy to hear you liked some of the ones I posted! I checked out your blog as well. Lots of wonderful ideas!