Moist and tender banana Nutella muffins with a swirl of rich hazelnut spread baked on top! These sweet muffins are not only gorgeous but the best way to start the morning.
This muffin recipe is the best combination of my banana bread muffins and my Nutella crepes with sliced bananas!
Why I Love This Recipe
- Flavorful: Swirls of rich chocolate hazelnut are the perfect compliment to the banana flavor. Nutella makes everything better, just like my Nutella brownies recipe!
- Soft and moist: Just like in my banana mini muffins, ripe bananas add moisture and give the muffins a tender crumb!
Substitutions and Variations
- Ingredient swaps. You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream and use applesauce in place of butter (use a 1:1 ratio).
- Extra mix-in’s. Feel free to add in extras like chocolate chips, chopped nuts, cinnamon and coconut.
- Cut in half. To make 12 muffins (instead of 24), simply cut the recipe in half.
- Loaf. You can use this recipe to make a loaf of banana bread instead of muffins. Add batter to a greased 9×5″ loaf pan and swirl in the nutella on top. Bake at 325°F for about 65 to 70 minutes.
How to Make Banana Nutella Muffins
Cream together the softened butter and sugars with an electric mixer. Then stir in the eggs, vanilla and sour cream. Whisk dry ingredients separately, then add to the wet ingredients. Fold in the mashed bananas
Fill the lined muffin cups with batter (about 2/3 of the way full) and then add 1 to 2 teaspoons of nutella in each. Then use a toothpick to swirl the nutella into the banana batter.
Bake in the oven at 375°F for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned. To double check if they are done, stick a toothpick into the center of the muffins. It should come out clean. Remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions
- Store: These banana nutella muffins will stay fresh for up to 4 days if stored in a zip top bag at room temperature. I like to stick a few folded paper towels into the bag to help prevent the muffins from getting soggy (the paper towels help absorb any moisture).
- Freeze: You may also freeze these muffins for up to 2 months. When ready to enjoy, warm in microwave for 15 to 30 seconds.
More recipes with bananas to try include chocolate chip banana bread muffins, double chocolate banana bread and cake mix banana bread.
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Banana Nutella Muffins
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter , softened (1 stick)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar , packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon table salt or fine sea salt
- 1 ¼ cups ripe banana , mashed (about 3 medium bananas)
- ½ cup nutella
Optional: 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two muffin tins with paper liners. Spray with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugars. Add the eggs, vanilla and sour cream and stir just until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon just until combined. Do not over mix. Fold in the banana and 1 cup of chocolate chips (if adding).
- Fill the muffin liners 2/3 of the way full. Add 1-2 teaspoons nutella to the top of each muffin and then swirl with a toothpick.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until lightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean. Transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool.
Notes
- Recipe can be lightened by using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and apple sauce in place of butter in a 1:1 ratio.
- Don’t over mix the batter! The bread will not be as soft and tender if over-mixed.
- If making half regular and half with chocolate chips, use 3/4 cup chocolate chips.
- Fill the muffin liners 2/3 of the way full so they have room to rise.
- Can add in extras like chopped nuts, cinnamon, coconut and more.
- Use ripe bananas that are brown and spotty! The riper they are, the sweeter they are.
- Could cut recipe in half to make 12 muffins instead of 24.
- To make a loaf of banana bread, check out this easy recipe.
- Store banana muffins in a zip top bag at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. To avoid the muffins getting soggy, add in a few folded paper towels to absorb moisture.
- Add banana muffins to a freezer bag or container and store in freezer for up to 2 months. To reheat, place muffin in microwave for 15-30 seconds, or until warm.
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: American, Bread, Breakfast, Freezer-Friendly, Kid-Friendly, Muffins, Muffins, Snacks
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
These were a big hit with my grandchillins and adults. Made more than 24 but only by 2. Will defiantly make these moist flavorful muffins again!
Yay! I’m so glad they were such a big hit!
This is really amazing!! My kids loved a whole batch of these!
This looks so delicious and so yummy! I can’t wait to give this a try! So excited to try this!
Nothing beats nutella, especially in the morning! My family loves these muffins!
I agree – nutella is the best! Glad your family loved them :)
What is the yeild of this recipe? And has anyone adapted to make as a bread rather than muffins?
Hi Amy! This recipe makes about 20 muffins! I haven’t tried making it as a bread, but it would probably work great if you cook it longer. :)
I like it. I just made it. It´s easy, quick, and seems to be yummy, just still too hot. :)
Thanks for the recipie.
These look amazing, as I’m addicted to Nutella! But, I don’t like bananas. If I take them out of the recipe will it alter the consistency for baking? Let me know if you suggest a substitute or if it’s okay to omit and bake! Thanks!
This is such a great recipe idea. Thanks for sharing!
oh my word, those sound so good, and even better that you shared:)
these look so delish! i have to pin them :)
Thanks Jamie! Great name ;) Have a great weekend! xo
I will definitely try making the nutella muffins. They look so yummy!!
Thanks Jean! They turned out so good! Hope you have a great weekend!
YUM-O!!! That looks absolutely delicious. Can’t wait to try. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Tiffany! They were super delicious! Let me know how you like them. XO
Oooh … I do want a bite!
hehe tempting aren’t they?! thanks for commenting. hope you have a great weekend!
it is weird to be thinking about that (but totally normal for us bloggers too) we are a funny bunch! these look a.maz.ing!!! oye!
Lol! Yes we are! But an awesome bunch for sure! ;) Have a great weekend! XO