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
- sheet pan
- Fork
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℉ (180℃)
- 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.6 5" Empanada Discs, ½ Cup Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, 1 Ripe Banana
- 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.1 Large Egg, lightly whipped
- 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℉ (180℃) F for 18 - 20 minutes.
Air Fryer Baking
- Bake in 350℉ (180℃) for 10 - 12 minutes.
Finish Empanada (optional)
- Sift powdered sugar over the cooled empanadas then drizzle with melted chocolate.1 Tablespoon Chocolate, melted, 1 Tablespoon Powdered sugar
- Cool for 20 minutes before serving.
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!