Baked Nutella-Stuffed Banana Bread Muffins

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Moist banana bread muffins with a molten Nutella center, perfect for a sweet breakfast or indulgent snack. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 37 minutes, layers ripe bananas, all-purpose flour, baking soda into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 22 min Serves 12 American cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt until evenly combined.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, mix 3 medium mashed ripe bananas with 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  4. Step 4: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Step 5: Fill each muffin cup halfway with the banana batter, then place 1 heaping teaspoon of chilled Nutella in the center of each.
  6. Step 6: Cover Nutella with remaining banana batter, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the muffin (avoiding Nutella center) comes out clean and the tops are golden.
  8. Step 8: Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

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