Nutella banana bread is a soft and wonderfully moist banana bread with thick ribbons of deeply rich Nutella swirled into every bite. This banana bread and nutella recipe is quick, easy to make and is the perfect breakfast or dessert everyone will love.
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Why Should You Make This Recipe
I usually keep a bunch of bananas on my counter just for baking. There is something so cozy and inviting about banana bread (or any variation for that matter). I especially love my Brown Butter Banana Bread, Banana Brownies, Banana Mug Cake, Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies, Banana Bars, Banana Mini Muffins and Banana Coffee Cake Muffins recipes. This Nutella banana bread is no exception. If you’re a fan of wonderfully moist banana bread and Nutella, this recipe is for you.
- Layers of flavors and textures: From the perfectly moist and buttery banana bread, to the thick ribbons of rich Nutella swirled into every layer of the banana bread this recipe for Nutella banana bread will delight your senses.
- Easy to make, bake and eat: This moist Nutella and banana bread is super simple to make with two bowls, a whisk and loaf pan. The result is a beautiful and wonderfully cozy homemade banana bread with gorgeous swirls of chocolate hazelnut flavor.
Ingredients
This easy banana bread with swirls of Nutella requires only a handful of simple ingredients to make and you probably already have them in your pantry and fridge.
- Dry Ingredients: Gather all purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Wet Ingredients: Gather butter, granulated sugar, mashed bananas, eggs, yogurt, vanilla extract and Nutella.
Substitutions
Here are my recommended substitutions to make this moist Nutella swirled banana bread if you need them.
- All purpose flour: To make this pumpkin loaf gluten free, use a good 1-1 gluten free flour. I recommend using the one from Bob’s Red Mill. Measure the amount of flour based on weight (200 g) instead of cup for cup.
- Baking Soda: This recipe hasn’t been tested with baking powder only. However, if you only having baking powder on hand, use 3 teaspoons (1 tablespoon) in place of the baking soda.
- Mashed Banana: Make sure the bananas are fully ripened with some brown spots.
- Unsalted Butter: Feel free to use an equal amount of salted butter.
- Granulated Sugar: This recipe hasn’t been tested with alternative sugars. However, maple sugar would be a good substitute to make most of this banana Nutella bread refined sugar free.
- Eggs: This recipe hasn’t been tested without eggs.
- Greek Yogurt: Sour cream works well in place of thick and creamy greek yogurt.
- Vanilla Extract: This provides a lovely background flavor for the banana and chocolate hazelnut bread.
- Nutella: Nutella is a name brand of chocolate hazelnut spread. Use any brand you like or have access to. You can even make your own Nutella spread.
Variations
- Brown Butter Nutella Banana Bread: Browning the butter adds another layer of rich, nutty and toasted flavor to the banana bread. To brown the butter, place ½ cup + 2 tablespoons butter into a light colored skillet or sauce pan. Melt the butter on low heat until the butter to begins to foam. Once it starts to foam, whisk or stir the liquid butter frequently. The butter will begin to smell nutty and very fragrant. Once the foam has subsided, the butter should have some brown, lightly toasted bits floating at the bottom. Pour the brown butter in a heat safe bowl to cool for about 15 -20 minutes to room temperature. Then follow the rest of the recipe as written.
- Chocolate Banana Bread with Nutella: Make these changes to the written recipe- Decrease the amount of all purpose flour to 1 ½ cups (180 g) and replace with ½ cup (40 g) unsweetened cocoa powder. Decrease the amount of Nutella spread to ½ cup. Follow the rest of the recipe as written.
How To Make
Learn how to make Nutella banana bread takes a few easy steps.
- Preheat the oven to 350 F (170 C). Line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving a bit of overhang on two sides. In a small bowl mash about 3 - 4 medium bananas to measure 1 ½ cups mashed banana. Set aside for a moment. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda and salt together until well combined.
- In another large mixing bowl, melt the butter and cool for 5 - 10 minutes to room temperature. Whisk the sugar, mashed banana, yogurt, vanilla extract and eggs into the cooled melted butter until smooth and well combined. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. In a small bowl, melt the Nutella in 15 second increments until the hazelnut spread easily drizzles.
- Layer the banana bread batter with swirls of melted Nutella in this order: ⅓ banana bread batter, ¼ cup Nutella spread, ⅓ banana bread batter, ¼ cup Nutella spread, final ⅓ of the banana bread batter with the final ¼ cup Nutella spread swirled on top. Make sure to swirl deep swirls of the Nutella in each banana bread layer.
- Bake the banana and Nutella bread for 55 - 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out with a few moist (not wet or gummy) crumbs. Cool the banana bread with Nutella swirls in the loaf pan for 15 minutes. Use the parchment sling to lift the bread out of the pan. Fully cool the Nutella swirl bread for at least an hour at room temperature, slice and enjoy.
How To Store, Freeze and Thaw
- Store: Place leftover Nutella swirl bread in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, at room temperature for up to 3 days. Then transfer the bread to the fridge for up to another 2 - 3 days.
- Freeze: Slice and individually wrap each slice of banana bread in wax or parchment paper and transfer each wrapped slice into a ziplock bag. Store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Thaw: The easiest and best way to thaw the Nutella filled bread is to let it slowly thaw in the fridge overnight. Then pop a slice or two into the toaster or into the microwave for that “fresh from the oven” taste.
M’s Expert Tips
- Bring cold ingredients to room temperature. This allows the ingredients to mix together more evenly which requires less mixing, resulting in moist and perfectly mixed Nutella swirled bread.
- Don’t overmix the batter. Make sure to mix the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.
- Warm up the Nutella. Warming the Nutella in the microwave for 30 seconds loosens the spread to it is easier to drizzle.
- Fully cool the Nutella banana loaf. This bread with Nutella needs at least an hour, but preferably two hours to fully cool. If you slice into the banana Nutella bread too soon, the bread will be mushy.
FAQs
Is banana and Nutella good together?
Yes, the rich hazelnut and chocolate flavors of Nutella pair perfectly with the tropical and creamy flavor of bananas. The textures contrast and compliment perfectly as well.
Why cool banana bread?
Cooling banana bread for at least 1 - 2 hours allows the structure of the bread to fully set. Your patience will be rewarded with perfectly slices of banana bread.
What happens if you add too much banana to banana bread?
Adding too many bananas into the banana bread upsets the balance of wet and dry ingredients leading to a wet, mushy and heavy bread. Make sure to use the exact amount of mashed banana as written in the recipe.
Other Nutella Recipes to Try
If you try this Nutella Banana Bread recipe please rate the recipe and leave a comment below. Doing so helps other readers decide if this is a great recipe to bake. Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram using @olivesnthyme so I can see what you’re baking! Happy Baking! -M
Nutella Banana Bread Recipe
Nutella banana bread is a soft and wonderfully moist banana bread with thick ribbons of deeply rich Nutella swirled into every bite. This banana bread and nutella recipe is quick, easy to make and is the perfect breakfast or dessert everyone will love.
Equipment
- 1 9X5 loaf pan, preferrably metal
- 1 whisk
Ingredients
- 2 cups (240 g) all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups mashed bananas (about 3 - 4 medium bananas)
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup (120 g) whole milk yogurt or sour cream, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
- ½ - ¾ cup (136 - 205 g) Nutella
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F (170 C). Line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving a bit of overhang on two sides.
- In a small bowl mash about 3 - 4 medium bananas to measure 1 ½ cups mashed banana. Set aside for a moment.1½ cups mashed bananas
- In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda and salt together until well combined.2 cups (240 g) all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
- In another large mixing bowl, melt the butter and cool for 5 - 10 minutes to room temperature. Whisk the sugar, mashed banana, yogurt, vanilla extract and eggs into the cooled melted butter until smooth and well combined. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly, ½ cup (100 g) sugar , 2 large eggs, room temperature, ½ cup (120 g) whole milk yogurt or sour cream, room temperature, 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
- In a small bowl, melt the Nutella in 15 second increments until the hazelnut spread easily drizzles.½ - ¾ cup (136 - 205 g) Nutella
- Layer the banana bread batter with swirls of melted Nutella in this order: ⅓ banana bread batter, ¼ cup Nutella spread, ⅓ banana bread batter, ¼ cup Nutella spread, final ⅓ of the banana bread batter with the final ¼ cup Nutella spread swirled on top. Make sure to swirl deep swirls of the Nutella in each banana bread layer.
- Bake the banana and Nutella bread for 55 - 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out with a few moist (not wet or gummy) crumbs. Cool the banana bread with Nutella swirls in the loaf pan for 15 minutes. Use the parchment sling to lift the bread out of the pan. Fully cool the Nutella swirl bread for at least an hour at room temperature, slice and enjoy.
Notes
Store: Place leftover Nutella swirl bread in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, at room temperature for up to 3 days. Then transfer the bread to the fridge for up to another 2 - 3 days.
See Variations section of the blog post to make this Nutella Banana Bread with brown butter.
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