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NUTELLA SWIRLED BANANA BREAD

Nutella Swirled Banana Bread is a delightful treat, combining moist banana bread with rich, creamy swirls of Nutella baked to perfection.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1½ cups mashed ripe bananas
  • ⅓ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup Nutella (chocolate hazelnut spread)

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×4-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.
  • Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated. Add the mashed bananas, yogurt, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  • Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Prepare Nutella Swirl: Place the Nutella in a microwave-safe bowl and warm for about 10 seconds to soften. Stir 1 cup of the banana bread batter into the Nutella until evenly blended.
  • Layer and Swirl: Alternately spoon the plain batter and Nutella batter into the prepared loaf pan. Use a knife to gently swirl the layers together for a marbled effect.
  • Bake: Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Check for browning at the 45-minute mark. If the top is browning too quickly, loosely cover it with foil for the remainder of the baking time.
  • Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

NUTRITION (PER SERVING)

  • Calories: 309
  • Carbohydrates: 49g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 42mg
  • Sodium: 189mg
  • Potassium: 188mg
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Vitamin A: 182 IU
  • Vitamin C: 2mg
  • Calcium: 38mg
  • Iron: 2mg

BANANA BREAD PUDDING

This Banana Bread Pudding is warm, gooey, and bursting with banana bread flavor, making it a deliciously irresistible treat that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert!

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 loaf (16 oz) French bread, cut into 1-2″ cubes
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 1/4 cups chopped walnuts, divided

For the Caramel Sauce

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Splash of milk

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the cubed bread in a large bowl and set aside.
  • In another large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt until well combined. Stir in the mashed bananas and 1 cup of chopped walnuts.
  • Pour the mixture over the cubed bread and stir to coat. Let it sit for about 20 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the mixture.
  • Meanwhile, spray a 9″x13″ baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Once the bread has soaked, spread the mixture evenly into the baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining walnuts.
  • Bake for about 1 hour, or until the center is set and no longer jiggly, and the top is lightly toasted.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
  • For the caramel sauce, combine the brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and a splash of milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until the mixture begins to bubble, stirring every 30 seconds, or heat on the stove until bubbly.
  • Pour the caramel sauce over the warm bread pudding, slice, and serve.

NUTRITION (PER SERVING)

  • Calories: 473 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 63g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 92mg
  • Sodium: 378mg
  • Potassium: 358mg
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Vitamin A: 535 IU
  • Vitamin C: 3.8mg
  • Calcium: 112mg
  • Iron: 2.4mg