This Nutella Banana Empanadas recipe is easy to make and easier to eat. The recipe combines two classic flavors: hazelnut chocolate spread and ripe bananas which make these irresistible! These empanadas are a must-try - so simple this is a great dessert recipe to make with your kids!
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What is an Empanada
An empanada is a handheld turnover consisting of dough and filling that is either baked or fried. They are made by folding a sheet of dough over the filling and sealing it before cooking. The name comes from the Spanish word, ‘empanizado’, meaning ‘breaded.’ Check out this article for a bit of history on the empanada.
Ingredients
You only need a few ingredients to whip up these Nutella Banana Empanadas:
- Empanada dough: You need six 5" discs. You may make your own dough or purchase pre-made discs (most often found in the freezer section at your grocer).
- Chocolate hazelnut spread: Nutella or most other brands work well
- Ripe banana
- Egg: lightly whipped, used for sealing and brushing on the outside of the empanadas
- Optional: powdered sugar and melted chocolate to finish the Nutella banana empanadas
When to bake
These little goodies are best served the day they are baked. You may assemble the dessert empanadas the day before you plan to serve. Keep the assembled empanadas in the refrigerator wrapped in plastic or in an airtight container. Then when it is time for dessert simply heat up the oven, bake, cool slightly and serve while warm.
I hope you enjoy these delicious empanadas as much as my family and friends do!
📋 Recipe
Nutella and Banana Empanadas Recipe
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
- 6 5" Empanada Discs
Filling
- 1 Ripe Banana
- ½ Cup Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (e.g. Nutella or other brand)
Finishing
- 1 Large Egg, lightly whipped
- 1 Tablespoon Chocolate, melted (optional: for drizzle over baked empanadas)
- 1 Tablespoon Powdered sugar (optional: to sift over baked empanadas)
Instructions
Assemble Empanadas
- Preheat conventional oven or air fryer to 350° F.
- Place 2 teaspoons Nutella in the center of the empanada disc. Place 2 banana slices on top of the Nutella. Place an additional teaspoon of Nutella over the banana slices.
- Brush a small amount of whipped egg on the lower half of the empanada disc. Fold empanada dough over so it meets the moistened half of the dough. Press lightly with fingertips.
- Using a fork, press the empanada dough to seal.
- Brush tops of the sealed empanadas with the whipped egg. Place on a non-stick baking sheet.
Conventional Oven Baking
- Bake at 350° F for 18 - 20 minutes.
Air Fryer Baking
- Place in 350° F air fryer for 10 - 12 minutes.
Finish Empanada (optional)
- Sift powdered sugar over the cooled empanadas then drizzle with melted chocolate.
Nutrition
Instructional video
Tammy says
Oh I love the combo of banana and chocolate. What a delicious and easy sweet treat to make. The air fryer is perfect for summer when you don't feel like turning on the oven.
Ben says
Great googly woogly, these are so good! The banana and Nutella are fantastic with that flaky crust.
Tom says
Simple, easy and so delicious! I always love reading the recipes on this site!
nancy says
i made this Nutella Banana Empanadas in the air fryer and it did not dissapoint.
Catherine Kay says
I love nutella! Thanks for this recipe!
KT says
Such a classic combination! Thank you for the helpful video! It gave me the courage to make these.
Andrea says
These sweet empanadas are something special! Such a sweet and tasty treat!
Prajakta says
Being a hazelnut and Nutella fan, I am always on the lookout for recipes where I can use them. I made empanadas following your recipe and they turned out just perfect. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
dessertswithstephanie says
Thank you for the feedback! This combination of flavors is ones children seem to love.
Helen at the lazy gastronome says
OMG these are so good and easy to make. The video is the perfect instruction!
dessertswithstephanie says
Yes - I agree a super easy dessert. Thank you for stopping by!
Stephanie says
So simple, but so delicious! These are fun and my boys love them.
Amy Liu Dong says
Such an easy and delicious recipe to make.
This is a perfect dessert for every occasion.
Monidipa says
These Nutella banana empanadas are pure heaven! The combination of warm, flaky pastry and gooey chocolate-banana filling is simply irresistible. I can't wait to try making them myself!
Michelle says
These empenadas turned out delicious. Thank you for a simple recipe with only a few ingredients. I will be making these again.
dessertswithstephanie says
So happy to know this, Michelle! Thank you for letting me know.
Whitney Stewart says
On word; YUMMY!! I didn’t even have any kind of banana and Nutella recipe! But now that I do, I’m gonna be making these a lot! Thanks so much for sharing!
Jamie says
Simple and tasty dessert empanadas. The combo of nutella and bananas remind me of Paris crepes!