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Cozy Nutella Swirl Banana Bread Recipe with Hazelnut Crunch

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A moist and tender banana bread featuring a rich Nutella swirl and a toasted hazelnut crunch topping, perfect for cozy moments and easy to make with pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • ⅔ cup (135 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (150 g) Nutella
  • ½ cup (60 g) hazelnuts, chopped and toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your loaf pan with butter or line with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. Toast the hazelnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, shaking frequently until fragrant and lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
  3. Mash the bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth with a few lumps for texture.
  4. Add melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir well until fully incorporated and smooth.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
  7. Warm Nutella slightly in the microwave (about 15 seconds) to soften. Pour half of the banana batter into the loaf pan, then dollop half the Nutella over it. Use a butter knife or skewer to swirl the Nutella gently through the batter.
  8. Pour the remaining banana batter over the first layer, then add the remaining Nutella dollops on top. Swirl again carefully to create a marbled effect.
  9. Sprinkle the toasted hazelnut crunch evenly over the batter’s surface.
  10. Bake for 55-65 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  11. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Warm Nutella slightly before swirling to maintain visible ribbons. Toast hazelnuts yourself for best flavor. Cool bread completely before slicing for cleaner slices. Tent with foil if crust browns too fast.

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Keywords: banana bread, Nutella swirl, hazelnut crunch, easy banana bread, cozy dessert, quick bread, breakfast bread

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