Nutella Swirl Banana Bread

Name: Nutella Swirl Banana Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 2-3 ripe bananas, mashed ((about 1 cup)); ½ cup vegetable or canola oil; ½ cup plain greek yogurt (nonfat works); 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 ½ cups flour; ¾ cups sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ½ cup chocolate hazelnut spread ((like Nutella) )

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Nutella Swirl Banana Bread is a deliciously easy recipe for banana bread with creamy Nutella swirled in it. Your entire family is going to love this chocolate-hazelnut treat!

Loaf on the counter with a striped towel and container of chocolate hazelnut spread behind it.

Why make plain banana bread when you can add swirls of delicious chocolate Nutella to it! Check out this simple recipe your whole family will love!

And for another fun variation on the classic, be sure to try my Cranberry Walnut Banana Bread or these Nutella Sandwich Cookies. If it’s leftover apples you have, try this Italian Apple Cake recipe. For another breakfast treat, try this Cherry Scone recipe!

Why this recipe works!

This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bananas. I always seem to have brown bananas at my house so I love to make different variations of banana bread.

What makes this bread so special are the swirls of Nutella throughout the bread. Here, I add dollops of Nutella in the middle and top layer of the batter. Then I swirl each layer throughout the bread using a toothpick or knife. That way everyone is guaranteed Nutella in their slice of bread.

Plus, Nutella Banana Bread, like most banana breads, is a great make-ahead option. This loaf stays fresh in the refrigerator for about a week. Or, you can freeze it in an airtight container for up to a month.

Nutella Swirl Banana Bread sliced with a jar of Nutella next to them.

Love a good loaf? Be sure to check out my super moist Glazed Pumpkin Bread – great anytime of the year!

Recipe Ingredients

This recipe uses all of the basic ingredients needed for banana bread including: flour, sugar, bananas, oil, eggs, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. The one necessary addition is the Nutella.

Ripe Bananas: as with any banana bread recipe, this loaf calls for ripe bananas. This means that the bananas should be brown or starting to brown on the outside. No green banana here! You can use two large bananas or three small/medium bananas to make a cup of mixture.
Nutella: can’t skip the Nutella in this recipe! Generic chocolate-hazelnut spreads work in a pinch, but really Nutella is the best if you can find it.
Flour: I use all-purpose flour in this recipe, but if you are looking for a gluten-free alternative you can swap in a cup-for-cup brand like King Arthur or Gold Medal.

Read on to see how delicious and easy this recipe is to make!

How to Make Nutella Swirl Banana Bread

This simple recipe comes together fast and makes the moistest bread ever.

To start, mash up the bananas in a large mixing bowl. Then whisk in the oil, eggs, and vanilla until the mixture is just combined.

In a separate bowl, mix together the sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and stir to combine.

Then, pour about half of the batter into a greased loaf pan. Top with dollops of Nutella then use a toothpick to swirl them in. Pour in the remaining batter and top with more Nutella swirled in.

batter in a loaf pan with swirls of nutella throughout.

Bake the loaf for about 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the bread comes out clean. Let the loaf cool for about 10 minutes before removing from pan to cool on a cooling rack completely.

Loaf of Nutella Swirl Banana Bread on a piece of parchment paper on a countertop.

Tips for Making Nutella Swirl Banana Bread

Read on to see my tips and trick for making the best Nutella Banana Bread!

Make sure you’re using ripe bananas. You want to be able to mash them easily so they incorporate well into the batter.
You could make this all in one bowl. The recipe calls for separate bowls for dry and wet ingredients, but you could just do them all together.
If your Nutella is hard, microwave a small amount in a bowl. And swirl more than you think you need to! Get that flavor all throughout the bread.
Toothpick check for doneness of the bread since the top will appear brown from the Nutella.
Let the bread cool completely before slicing to prevent it from falling apart.

Can you use too much banana in banana bread?

Yes! Be sure to not overdo the banana amount in banana bread or you could end up with a mushy wet bread. One cup of mashed banana is needed for a loaf of banana bread, which is about 2-3 ripe bananas.

What to make with Nutella?

Nutella is excellent served on white bread or as a topping for fruit like bananas and strawberries. You can also swirl Nutella into your baked goods or add to a milkshake. Crispy Nutella Truffles are an easy no-bake treat to have on hand.

Nutella Swirl Banana Bread on a wood cutting board with a striped towel under it.

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