Easy One Bowl Banana Nutella Muffins

One Bowl Banana Nutella Muffins are an indulgent combination of bananas and Nutella, all in just one bowl! Soft, fluffy, and stuffed with Nutella, these muffins are the ultimate sweet breakfast treat. Bake up a bath of these delicious treats today!

about these banana nutella muffins

Nutella and banana is one of my favorite flavor combinations. While I’ve made bread with this flavor combination, I knew I needed to make some muffins.

I didn’t want to just swirl the chocolate hazelnut spread on top, of course. I wanted a big gooey center of Nutella right in the middle of a fluffy muffin.

That’s exactly what these sweet treats are. Fluffy and moist banana muffins that are studded with chocolate chunks. Inside each chocolate chip muffin, a little pearl of Nutella to amp up the deliciousness.

The magic of this recipe is that it’s made in just one bowl, so that means minimal clean up for you! You don’t need a stand mixer or hand mixer at all. With just 10 ingredients, you can make this recipe in 30 minutes so it’s a fun addition to a slow weekend morning.

These baked goodies are also excellent for making ahead of time! You can make them up to 3 days in advance, or freeze them to heat up individually as you desire.

ingredients

bananas. Use overly ripe bananas in this recipe! Underripe bananas will not yield the best results (explained in more detail below in my FAQs and Tips for Success sections). I use a potato masher to mash my bananas, but you can also use the back of a fork.

coconut oil. Melt the coconut oil before adding it to the recipe. Be sure to cool it slightly before using. You could also use melted butter, if you prefer.

honey. This is the only sweetener in the recipe – there is no sugar. You can also use agave if you prefer.

eggs. use your favorite fresh eggs for this recipe! Just make sure they are large size.

vanilla. I always highly recommend using a high-quality vanilla extract for your recipes, including this frosting. My favorite is Nielsen Massey – their Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract is amazing.

flour. simple all-purpose flour is all you need to use here, nothing fancy!

baking soda. This is the only leavener in the recipe. Be sure to check the expiration date of your baking soda before making this recipe! This is one of the biggest mistakes I see when baking recipes fail.

salt. Use fine kosher salt for this recipe.

chocolate. I love using the darkest chocolate chunks I can get my hands on because I love the pairing with the sweet chocolate hazelnut center. You can also use milk chocolate chips here, if you prefer.

Nutella. The best chocolate hazelnut spread out there, in my opinion. However, if you prefer another brand of chocolate hazelnut spread, you can use that.

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All you need for this recipe is the largest bowl from your set of mixing bowls, a wooden spoon, and a 12-cup muffin tin.

Be sure to pick up some muffin tin liners as well!

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here’s how to make banana nutella muffins recipe

mix together ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, stir together mashed bananas, coconut oil, honey, eggs and vanilla until just combined. Stir in all purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in chocolate chunks.

layer

Add 1 to 1 1/2 Tbsp of the muffin batter to bottom of 12 lined sections of a muffin tin. It’s easiest to use a cookie scoop for adding the batter to the muffin cups! Add 1 large teaspoon of Nutella to the center of each muffin.

Top with another 1 to 1 1/2 Tbsp batter on top, making sure the Nutella is completely covered.

bake

Bake at 350˚F for 20 to 22 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean (aside from the chocolate spread of course – there should be no wet batter). Serve warm or at room temperature.

See “how to store” section below for storing, freezing, and reheating instructions.

tips for success

measure properly. Be sure to spoon and level the dry ingredients for the best results in any baking recipe!

use ripe bananas. The more brown and black spots the better! The riper the bananas are, the sweeter the muffins will taste. If you use underripe bananas, you won’t get the best tasting result.

mash bananas well. Be sure to use a potato masher (my personal favorite tool for the job) or a fork to mash the bananas well. If you want to skip the work, throw the bananas in a blender or food processor until smooth!

serve warm. The best way to enjoy these baked treats is when they are slightly warm. The gooey center oozes out and the chocolate chips are just a little melted… It’s a pure delight. If you need to reheat one, just pop it in the microwave for about 10 to 15 seconds!

More banana baked goodies to explore: Pumpkin Banana Bread with Nutella Swirl | Double Chocolate Avocado Banana Bread | Spiked Caramelized Banana Milkshake | Banana Peanut Butter Mini Muffins

how do you mash bananas?

My favorite way to mash bananas is with a potato masher! You can also use the back of a fork. Since the bananas are so soft, you shouldn’t have a hard time mashing them by hand.

You can also put them in a food process or blender and pulse until the bananas are mashed. Just be careful not to overprocess them into a paste!

can I use less ripe bananas to make these muffins?

Using unripe bananas is not recommended as the result will be a muffin lacking the sweetness it needs! If you have only ripe bananas on hand, you can quickly ripen them by putting them in the microwave. Pierce the skin of the bananas with a fork and microwave on a plate for about 30 seconds at a time until they are softened.

do these banana nutella muffins need to be refrigerated?

There’s no need to refrigerate these banana nutella swirl muffins, as long as they are stored properly (in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap) at room temperature. If you want to elongate the life of these baked goods, you can also store them in the refrigerator to milk a couple extra days out of them (this is also a good option if your house is hot in general).

can I freeze these muffins?

Yes, muffins are fantastic to freeze. Let the them cool completely before wrapping them individually in a layer of plastic wrap. Store in a large resealable bag in the freezer for up to two months. Don’t forget to label to bag so you know when they expire!

what’s the secret to keeping these muffins moist?

After they are done baking, the best way to keep them moist over the coming days is to wrap them in plastic wrap. Air exposure is the number one culprit of drying out your baked goodies! Wrap them tightly and store at room temperature, or in the fridge to get them to last a couple of days longer.

Need more inspiration for breakfast? Check out my breakfast recipes page!

what to serve with banana nutella muffins

These banana nutella muffins are the ideal sweet breakfast treat that can be eaten on the go, or as a part of your favorite breakfast spread. I usually eat mine with a side of fruit and bacon!

Just don’t forget a mug of piping hot coffee or a maple sweet cream cold brew for an extra treat on a slow weekend morning.

For another spin on banana bread, biscoff banana bread is totally decadent with the addition of the cookie butter spread!

how to store and reheat

Store. Once completely cooled, store in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 3 days. They can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 6 days. The best way to keep the muffins moist is to wrap them in plastic wrap!

Freeze. When freezing, be sure to wrap each individually in a layer of plastic wrap. Add them to a large resealable freezer-friendly bag. They will last in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Reheat. From room temperature, you can either eat as it or reheat for 15 seconds in the microwave to make the center all gooey again.

From frozen, thaw at room temperature overnight and warm in the microwave if desired. To heat up from frozen, I like to place mine in a 350˚F oven for 10 to 15 minutes. You can also place a frozen muffin in the microwave for about 30 seconds until thawed.

If you need another nutella filled breakfast recipe, try nutella filled donut holes! For dessert, these 3-ingredient nutella cake bites are always a hit.

more tasty muffins to bake up

If you love a healthier muffin to start the day with or to snack on, these blackberry oatmeal muffins are a surefire winner.

For a sweeter muffin, these red velvet muffins will satisfy any craving you might have!

Banana bread muffins are the perfect combination of banana bread and muffin.

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