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Moist Chocolate Swirl Banana Bread with Nutella Ripple

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A rich and moist banana bread featuring luscious Nutella swirls that create a perfect balance of creamy chocolate and fruity banana flavor. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (125g) Nutella or any chocolate-hazelnut spread

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few lumps remain.
  3. Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk until combined and slightly frothy.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture using a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface.
  7. Dollop half of the Nutella over the batter and gently swirl it with a knife or skewer to create a marbled effect.
  8. Add the remaining batter on top and smooth it out.
  9. Dollop the remaining Nutella and swirl again gently to create chocolate ribbons throughout the loaf.
  10. Bake for 55-65 minutes, starting to check doneness at 50 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center. It should come out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter.
  11. If the top browns too quickly, tent the loaf with foil.
  12. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and sweetness. Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense bread. Swirl Nutella gently to create pretty chocolate ribbons. Let bread cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling. If top browns too fast, tent with foil. Room temperature eggs help batter mix evenly.

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Keywords: banana bread, Nutella, chocolate swirl, moist banana bread, easy banana bread, quick bread, chocolate-hazelnut spread

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