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Homemade Nutella Stuffed Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Banana and Zucchini Muffins photo

Nutella Stuffed Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Banana and Zucchini Muffins

These muffins are a delicious twist on breakfast! Packed with bananas, zucchini, and a Nutella surprise, they’re irresistibly moist and satisfying.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 12 tablespoons heaping Nutella

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Muffin tin
  • Silicone spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or spray with non-stick spray.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, shredded zucchini, peanut butter, canola oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Step 5: Fold in the brown sugar and chocolate chips.
  6. Step 6: Spoon about a tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup, add a heaping tablespoon of Nutella, then top with more batter.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Step 8: Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness.
  • Double the recipe if you have extra zucchini.
  • For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter.