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Brown Butter Chocolate Hazelnut Swirl Banana Bread Easy Nutella Ribbon Recipe

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A moist and rich banana bread featuring nutty browned butter and swirls of chocolate hazelnut spread, perfect for a comforting treat or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, browned
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or half granulated and half brown sugar)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup toasted chopped hazelnuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
  • 1/3 cup Nutella (or chocolate hazelnut spread)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Melt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until it foams and turns deep amber brown with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth with some small lumps remaining.
  4. Add the browned butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula until just combined.
  7. Fold in the toasted hazelnuts and dark chocolate chips evenly.
  8. Warm the Nutella slightly in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to soften. Pour half the batter into the prepared pan, spoon half the Nutella over it, then add the remaining batter. Dollop the rest of the Nutella on top and swirl gently with a knife or skewer.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking at 55 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  10. Cool the bread in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Brown the butter carefully to avoid burning; remove from heat as soon as it turns amber brown. Warm Nutella slightly before swirling to create a beautiful ribbon effect. Fold dry ingredients gently to keep bread tender. Toast hazelnuts for extra crunch and flavor. Tent with foil if bread browns too quickly.

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Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, Nutella, chocolate hazelnut, swirl, quick bread, dessert, snack, brunch

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