Nutella and Banana Empanadas Recipe
Dessert empanada recipe with two classic flavors: hazelnut chocolate spread and ripe bananas.
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 23mgPotassium: 121mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 46IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg
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