Thursday, August 18, 2011

Nutella Peanut Butter Banana Bars


I have been meaning to try out this recipe I found on The Spiffy Cookie for ages...it was worth the wait.  Easy to make and just plain tasty.  I will definitely be making this treat again.  Who can resist the glory of Nutella?

I tweaked the recipe a bit because I had extra bananas on hand and no hazelnuts....not that I usually need an excuse for tinkering...ehehehe.


Nutella Peanut Butter Banana Bars

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/4 cup unbleached all purpose flour
1 cup bananas, mashed
1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
1/2 cup lightly salted peanuts
1/4 cup Nutella

Mix melted butter with brown sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla.  Add salt and flour. Mix in bananas, peanut butter, and peanuts. Pour into greased 8 inch pan.  Melt the Nutella briefly in the microwave and drop by spoonfuls over the batter, and swirl in with a knife.  Bake for 20-25 minutes.  Cool before slicing.



My swirl could have looked a little better...I think I was distracted by the bowl of dreamy Nutella in my hand.  That's my story and I'm sticking to it.  ;)
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41 comments:

  1. Erin @ The Spiffy CookieAugust 18, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Woohoo! These look wonderful and I love the extra banana in there. I bet that made them even moister! Glad you loved them and thanks for the mention!

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  2. Evelyne CulturEatzAugust 18, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Why do I always read your blog just before lunch! The bananas must make this so moist. And nutella is a winner period, great bars.

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  3. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeAugust 18, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Oh, these are beautiful~and your swirling looks fabulous to me!

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  4. ErinAugust 18, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Can you ever go wrong with nutella or peanut butter? NO!!! These sound fabulous!

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  5. Beloved GreenAugust 18, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    It sure looks pretty! And yummy too!

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  6. The Farmers WifeAugust 18, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Once I stop drooling I will have to run and get some nutella so I can make these! YUM! And boy are they pretty!

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  7. Jill | Dulce DoughAugust 18, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Yum! I love the combo of nutella, peanut butter, and bananas!

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  8. LynneAugust 18, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    I am OK with the "no hazelnuts" thing. I like nutella, but that seems to be the only time I enjoy hazelnut flavoring

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  9. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    You combined in this recipe 3 of my favorite ingredients: bananas, nutella and peanut butter. I will definately try this. Thanks for sharing.
    Eftychia from: http://www.dreamofcakes.net

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  10. CarolynAugust 19, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    Oh. my. Dangerous, these are VERY dangerous!

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  11. RachelAugust 19, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    A fantastic combination.

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  12. ShirleyAugust 19, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Love this recipe! Has all the best ingredients!

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  13. Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love.August 19, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Oh, these must be AMAZING! I will take 5 please!

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  14. ElisabethAugust 19, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Bananas, and Nutella? Wow! Love the combination. These beautiful bars are totally addictive!
    Superb!!!

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  15. Scott @ Inexpensive EatingAugust 19, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Can't do anything but drool...

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  16. TinaRBKAugust 19, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    These look awesome-what a winning combination of flavors! I'll bet these disappeared quickly-yum!

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  17. Laura @ Sprint 2 the TableAugust 19, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    I think the swirls looks perfectly enticing! Love the banana in this - there's not much in the world I like more than chocolate, PB, and bananas.

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  18. BakingWithoutABoxAugust 19, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Very nice tinkering! Think I'll steal the ideas since I always end up with an extra banana or two.

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  19. TiffanyAugust 19, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    I can't resist the glory of nutella, peanut butter, OR bananas!

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  20. CristinaAugust 19, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    With this warm weather, I have an abundance of very overripe bananas in my fridge right now. They're waiting to be used in a bread or dessert of sorts. I've found a good use for them now! Looking fwd to trying out these tasty bars. ;)

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  21. Treat and TrickAugust 19, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Tempting combo and irresistible!

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  22. NicoleAugust 19, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Those look ridiculously good... I'm hopelessly in love with nutella and peanut butter, so I need to try these! Thanks for the recipe :)

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  23. Kelly | Eat Yourself SkinnyAugust 19, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Mmm these look crazy delicious, love your photos! :)

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  24. The Harried CookAugust 19, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Nutella, Peanut butter and banana... Sounds wicked! Yum! Thanks for sharing :)

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  25. RebeccaAugust 19, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Mmmm ^__^ Your swirl is better than any swirl of mine, haha.

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  26. JasmyneTeaAugust 20, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Oooh, I can eat nutella straight out of the jar, but mixed with banana - I'm going to have to cook this!

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  27. Kate@DiethoodAugust 20, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Yep. I just figured out what I’m making for dessert tonight!! AWESOME!

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  28. UnknownAugust 20, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    YUM!!! This is the most deliciously decadent looking dessert I have seen in ages.

    I tlooks so gooey and delicious! I am licking my lips :)

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  29. SandraAugust 20, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Glory, Glory Hallelujah!!!

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  30. LomoAugust 20, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Three of my favourite things in one bar? Are you kidding me? I love it! Looks soooooo tasty.

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  31. Angie's RecipesAugust 20, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    It has got to be GREAT with all those 3 ingredients!

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  32. SandraAugust 20, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Oh woww, nutella and PB, and plus banana..yummy!!! All my favorites in one bar..really nice recipe!

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  33. RickAugust 21, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    There is something so magical about nutella that makes it even better than peanut butter.

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  34. lisa is cookingAugust 21, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Sounds like an irresistible mix with nutella, peanut butter, and bananas! The swirl looks great in the bars too.

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  35. mangiawithmarioAugust 21, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Really. There should be a law against sweet goodies like these. Once you've seen them, you will be driven to distraction until you eat them. I see no reason why they can't be eaten as a breakfast, lunch or dinner meal! Mmmm!

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  36. Lynsey @MoscatoMomAugust 21, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Ohhh this site looks dangerous! LOL Yummy yummy. I have resisted even TRYING Nutella because everyone has told me I am going to get completely addicted! hahaha This may tempt me to try it though. Looks amazing.

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  37. Jenny (VintageSugarcube)August 21, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Gooodness Gracious these look fantasticoooooooo!! All of my favorites. :)

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  38. Apron AppealAugust 23, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    I made a banana cake w/ chocolate frosting yesterday for my dad's birthday. My, mom thought I was crazy, chocolate doesn't go with banana's she said. I disagreed and said "it's almost as good as PB and banana" She looked at me like I was from another planet. I think she's been visiting my planet so long she's forgotten SHE is the one from the other planet....this post is proof!

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  39. The Chocolate PriestessAugust 24, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Looks pretty and sounds like it tastes great. Thanks for sharing.

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  40. dinnerordessertSeptember 13, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    These sound delicious!! I love nutella and peanut butter on bananas, this is such a good idea!

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  41. Choc Chip Uru @ Go Bake YourselfApril 20, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    You don't have to ask me twice if I want a piece - looks simply delish :D

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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