This easy Nutella Banana Bread is a delicious treat that combines the rich, chocolatey hazelnut goodness of Nutella with the comforting sweetness of ripe bananas.
The flavor is a perfect blend of moist banana bread with a decadent swirl of Nutella, creating a heavenly combination.
Want to Save This Recipe?
Enter your email below, and we'll send it directly to you. Plus, you'll get amazing recipes sent to you daily.
By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Recipes Simple.
Jump to:
This recipe is easy to follow, making it perfect for beginner bakers. With simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, butter, sugar, and eggs, you can whip up this scrumptious banana bread in no time.
Whether you enjoy it for breakfast or as a snack, this bread is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. And don't miss our Nutella Banana Muffins for another easy breakfast treat.
Why You Will Love This Nutella Banana Bread
- Irresistible Flavor: This Nutella banana bread combines the classic, comforting taste of ripe bananas with the rich, chocolatey goodness of Nutella, creating a flavor explosion that's hard to resist.
- Easy Preparation: With straightforward instructions and common pantry ingredients, this recipe is easy enough for anyone!
- Impressive Swirl Design: The Nutella swirl not only adds an extra layer of flavor but also creates an eye-catching pattern in the bread, making it the star of the show.
- Kid-Friendly: Children and adults alike will love the combination of banana and Nutella, making it a family-friendly recipe that everyone can enjoy.
Ways to Serve This Bread
We love this recipe served lightly toasted so that the Nutella becomes warm and gooey.
You can also serve it topped with a dollop of whipped cream or fresh fruit.
This Nutella Banana Bread is an amazing fusion of flavors and is an excellent way to use up ripe bananas.
Ingredient Notes
With just a few steps listed below, you'll have a moist and indulgent quick bread with a delightful Nutella twist.
See the printable recipe card below for all ingredients, specific measurements, and complete instructions.
- Bananas- This is a perfect use for those ripe bananas that won’t be good for much longer!
- Nutella- This chocolatey, hazelnut-flavored spread perfectly compliments the bananas.
- Basic quick bread ingredients include: all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, softened butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Substitutions and Variations
- Peanut Butter Swirl: Instead of using Nutella, swirl it with creamy peanut butter for a delightful twist.
- Chocolate Chips: Mix in a half cup of chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips into the batter for extra bursts of chocolatey goodness.
- Cinnamon Spice: Add a teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the dry ingredients for a warm and cozy twist on the flavor.
- Mini Muffins: Instead of a loaf, pour the batter into a mini muffin tin for bite-sized Nutella Banana Bread muffins. Adjust the baking time accordingly.
How To Make Nutella Banana Bread
Preheat your oven to 350ºF and prepare a 9x5 inch loaf pan by lightly greasing or spraying it. Set it aside for later.
In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this dry ingredients mixture aside for now.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and white sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and beat until everything is well combined.
Beat the bananas into the mixture until they are mostly incorporated.
Gradually introduce the dry flour mixture into the banana and egg mixture, stirring until everything is well combined.
Take about one-third of the batter and place it in another bowl. To this portion, add the Nutella, mixing it in thoroughly.
Now, it's time for the fun part. Alternate adding spoonfuls of the Nutella batter and the regular batter into your prepared loaf pan until you've used up all the batter.
With a butter knife, gently swirl the two batters together to create a beautiful marbled effect.
Bake in the center of the oven for approximately one hour or until a toothpick inserted into the bread comes out clean.
Once done, remove the bread from the oven, and let it cool in the pan for about 8 minutes. Then, use a butter knife to gently loosen the bread from the pan and turn it onto a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Storing and Freezing
Storing: Allow it to cool completely. Then, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil to keep it fresh. You can store it at room temperature for up to 2 days, but if you want it to last longer, it's best to store it in the refrigerator for up to a 5 days.
Freezing: Wrap the cooled banana bread in plastic wrap and then place it in an airtight container or a heavy-duty freezer bag. Properly stored, it can be frozen for up to 3 months without losing its flavor and texture.
When you're ready to enjoy it again, simply remove it from the freezer and allow it to thaw at room temperature for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
Reheat: To enjoy warm banana bread, simply reheat individual slices in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds or place them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for a few minutes.
Recipe Tips
- Make sure your bananas are ripe with brown spots on the peel. Overripe bananas are sweeter and mash more easily, enhancing the flavor and moisture of the bread.
- If you're not using a stand mixer or electric hand mixer, consider mashing the bananas with a fork or potato masher before adding them to the egg mixture.
- To check if the bread is done, insert a toothpick into the center. It should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 8 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. This helps prevent it from becoming too dense or soggy.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can substitute Nutella with other nut spreads like almond butter or peanut butter if you prefer a different flavor.
Yes, you can adjust the sugar to your taste. Some prefer a slightly less sweet banana bread, and you can safely reduce the sugar without significantly affecting the texture.
More delicious quick bread recipes to make!
Nutella Banana Bread is an easy-to-make, flavorful treat that everyone in your family will adore. The delicious blend of ripe bananas and creamy Nutella, coupled with the simplicity of this recipe, ensures it will become a household favorite in no time.
I hope you make this Nutella Banana Bread Recipe! If you try it, please come back and rate it. Leave me a comment below. I love to hear from you!
Nutella Banana Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas
- ½ cup Nutella
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease or spray a 9x5 inch loaf pan and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt, and then set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
- Add peeled bananas, and beat until bananas are mostly incorporated. Note: if you aren’t using a stand mixer or electric hand mixer, you may want to mash bananas with a fork or potato masher before adding them to the egg mixture.
- Next, add the flour mixture to the batter mixture, and stir until combined.
- Separate ⅓ of the batter into another bowl, and add the Nutella. Mix well.
- Add both batters one spoonful at a time to the baking pan. Alternating between Nutella batter, and regular batter until all your batter is used.
- Swirl the batter together with a butter knife.
- Bake in the center of the oven for one hour, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from oven, and let it cool in the pan for 8 minutes.
- Use a butter knife to loosen the bread from the pan, and turn onto a wire rack to cool.