Nutella Marbled Banana Bread

I have an allergy to bananas.

It is seriously a travesty. 

It has been progressively getting worse and I do not know how to really cope with the situation. 

Somehow I thought making this would help. But no, it is torture.

I recently returned from a trip with some friends from college in Jupiter, Florida. We were getting together for my future roomie's 21st birthday. One would expect we were partying like crazy for this milestone in her life, however we ended up mostly just eating. How unlike me us.

Our last night we went to this restaurant called, 'The Food Shack.'

It looked just as sketchy from the outside as it sounds. However, inside held the most delicious and fresh fish I have had in my life thus far. Each night a different band plays but you should try and make it for the duet on Wednesday nights. Apparently they were close to making it on X-factor, or on X-factor... maybe it was American Idol. I have no idea. BUT. I know that they are incredible and will play any 'oldie' you desire.

I also recommend going there for the s'mores pie.

That's all.

Let's talk about banana bread! You do not have to add the Nutella swirl to this concoction, you could add a cup of chocolate chips, toasted nuts, or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top. But why would you not add Nutella to everything?

I strongly advise you use over ripe bananas. Although with a little work you can mash up regular bananas just fine, the riper they are the more the sugars in them develops. This means sweeter, stronger flavors that will certainly be apparent in your final product!

Bon appetit!

Nutella Marbled Banana Bread

Yields 12-14 Slices

• 3-4 Over Ripe Bananas, mashed
• 1/3 cup Salted Butter, melted
• 1 cup Light Brown Sugar
• 1 Large Egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
• Pinch of Cloves
• 1 1/2 cup Flour
• 1/2 cup Nutella

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 4"x8" loaf pan.

In a large bowl stir together the mashed bananas and butter until combined. Add the brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until all is mixed.

Sprinkle the baking soda and spices over the top and stir until combined. Then fold in the flour just until no flour streaks remain. 

Pour half of the batter into the pan and spread evenly. Drop little balls of Nutella over the batter using a small ice cream scoop or melon baller. Pour the rest of the batter over the top of the Nutella. Gently swirl with a sharp knife. 

Place in oven for 50-60 minutes. Let cool before eating!