One-Bowl Nutella Banana Bread
In this one-bowl banana bread, yogurt maintains moisture and Nutella adds nuttiness and decadence. There's a layer of Nutella in the center that functions as a built-in schmear, and a layer on top that forms a brownie-like topping. Adjust the amount of Nutella in either layer accordingly. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 3 overripe bananas
- 2/3 Cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 Cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 Cups all-purpose flour
- 6 Tbsp Nutella (or other chocolate hazelnut spread)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line a 9x5" loaf pan with parchment paper, and spray with cooking spray.
- Add butter to a large, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals until melted.
- Mash the bananas into the butter.
- Stir in the granulated sugar, greek yogurt, baking soda, and kosher salt. Stir in the eggs and vanilla.
- Stir in the flour until just combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Dollop half of the Nutella over the batter and spread evenly.
- Add the remaining batter on top of the first layer of Nutella. Top with the remaining Nutella and spread gently to cover the batter evenly.
- Bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with crumbs instead of batter.
Notes
The first layer of Nutella functions as a built-in icing for your banana cake bread. The second layer of Nutella makes a brownie-like topping. Feel free to adjust either quantity accordingly.
Adapted from Yossy Arefi at NYT Cooking