Nutella Banana Bread
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A decadent homemade banana bread recipe reserved for only true Nutella fans, today’s Double Chocolate Nutella Banana Bread is a simple one-bowl recipe that transforms overripe bananas and rich cocoa-hazelnut spread into a moist, bakery-style loaf studded with chocolate chips that melts in your mouth.
Double Chocolate Nutella Banana Bread Recipe
Every once in awhile, I go through a baking phase where everything I made centers around one theme or ingredient – and a little bit ago, I went through a Nutella phase.
One of our favorite recipes to come out of that was today’s Nutella Banana Bread, a deeply rich, double chocolate banana bread with a dense yet tender crumb. The natural sweetness of overripe bananas works perfectly with the cocoa-hazelnut flavors of Nutella, and while those mini chocolate chips are optional, the pops of pure chocolate flavor they bring to every slice is highly recommended.
This is an easy recipe for the kids to help make and can be served for a variety of occasions – parties, brunch, dessert, etc. I also think it would make a great gift for any Nutella fan!
Our Nutella banana bread recipe combines overripe bananas, rich Nutella and chocolate chips into a moist, bakery-style loaf with a tender crumb. Perfect for an easy chocolate banana bread, this recipe delivers bold flavor with simple pantry ingredients.
Why You’ll Love This Nutella Banana Bread
Why You’ll Love This Nutella Banana Bread- Deep chocolate-hazelnut flavor paired with naturally sweet banana combines two childhood favorites in one decadent snack.
- Simple, one-bowl recipe with minimal prep and everyday ingredients.
- Versatile enough for breakfast, dessert, lunch box treats or gifting.
Snackable History Fact: Nutella was invented in 1946, when Italian pastry chef Pietro Ferrero created a chocolate-hazelnut paste called Pasta Gianduja to stretch scarce cocoa supplies after World War II. Hazelnuts were abundant in the Piedmont region and far cheaper than cocoa, making the spread an affordable alternative. The original version was a solid loaf wrapped in foil that could be sliced and spread on bread, until 1951 when he transformed it into a creamy, spreadable version called Supercrema.
In 1964, his son, Michele Ferraro, refined the recipe further and officially launched Nutella – the name combining “nut” with the Italian suffix “-ella” for a soft, friendly sound.
Recipe FAQs
A toothpick may not come out clean due to Nutella and chocolate chips. Look for a set center that springs back when lightly pressed and an internal temperature around 200F.
Yes, portion the batter into two lined muffin tins and bake at 350°F for 18 to 22 minutes, checking early for doneness.
Yes, you can freeze the whole loaf or individually slices. Wrap slices individually and freeze for up to 2 months in an airtight, ziptop freezer bag. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Nutella Banana Bread Ingredients
Nutella Banana Bread Ingredients- Nutella
- Eggs, room temperature
- Overripe Bananas, peeled
- Heavy Whipping Cream, 35%, room temperature
- All-Purpose Flour
- Salt
- Baking Powder
- Mini Chocolate Chips, optional
Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.
Tip: make sure your Nutella is well-stirred before measuring and using.
Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful
- Loaf pan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden spoon or spatula – I like these spatulas because they are one solid piece and don’t have removable heads for bacteria to get trapped underneath. Plus they are heat-resistant and have a lifetime warranty.
- Electric mixer <– this is a great hand mixer if you don’t want to make the investment into a stand mixer
How to Make Nutella Banana Bread
How to Make Nutella Banana BreadPreheat oven to 350F.
Grease a standard-sized loaf pan. Set aside.
Place the Nutella in a large bowl and beat well until smooth and creamy.
Beat in the eggs, followed by the bananas and heavy whipping cream.
In a small bowl, stir together the flour, salt and baking powder.
Add the dry ingredients to the Nutella mixture and combine until no white streaks appear in the batter.
Add the chocolate chips, to personal preference.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake for 60 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean (it will have chocolate streaks) or the top of the bread springs back when lightly pressed.
Allow to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before removing.
Nutella Banana Bread Recipe Variations:
- Cream cheese ribbon: Layer a lightly sweetened cream cheese mixture through the center for a cheesecake-like contrast. (Here’s a recipe for cream cheese filling from Wilton.)
- Dark chocolate upgrade: Replace mini chips with chopped dark chocolate for less sweetness and more depth.
- Toasted hazelnut crunch: Fold in 1/2 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts for texture and to emphasize the hazelnut note in Nutella’s flavor profile.
- Espresso boost: Add 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder to intensify the chocolate notes (note: I always taste the coffee flavor when people do this but others claim they can’t).
Tips for the Perfect Nutella Banana Bread
- Use very ripe bananas with heavy brown spotting for stronger flavor and natural sweetness.
- Bring eggs and cream fully to room temperature to prevent the Nutella from seizing when mixed.
- Sift or whisk the dry ingredients thoroughly before incorporating into the wet ingredients to evenly distribute the baking powder and salt.
- Do not overmix once flour is added, as this can lead to a tougher crumb. A few flour streaks are better than overmixing.
- You may want to pre-mash the bananas before incorporating to avoid banana lumps in the finished loaf.
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Nutella Banana Bread
Nutella Banana Bread is a deeply rich, double chocolate banana bread with a dense yet tender crumb. The natural sweetness of overripe bananas works perfectly with the cocoa-hazelnut flavors of Nutella.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups Nutella
- 2 Eggs, room temperature
- 3 Overripe Bananas, peeled
- 1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream, 35%, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 cup Mini Chocolate Chips, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Grease a standard-sized loaf pan. Set aside.
- Place the Nutella in a large bowl and beat well until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the eggs, followed by the bananas and heavy whipping cream.
- In a small bowl, stir together the flour, salt and baking powder.
- Add the dry ingredients to the Nutella mixture and combine until no white streaks appear in the batter.
- Add the chocolate chips, to personal preference.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean (it will have chocolate streaks) or the top of the bread springs back when lightly pressed.
- Allow to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before removing.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 559Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 19gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 377mgCarbohydrates: 81gFiber: 6gSugar: 42gProtein: 9g
Sugar, Spice and Glitter uses an auto-generate nutrition calculator. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate unless analyzed in a scientific lab, so these should be considered more of a guideline than medical information.
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