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Nutella and Banana Empanadas Recipe

Dessert empanada recipe with two classic flavors: hazelnut chocolate spread and ripe bananas.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Spanish
Servings 6
Calories 160 kcal

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.
    filling empanada shells with Nutella and bananas
  • 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.
    how to seal empanada shells
  • 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

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
Keyword dessert empanadas, nutella banana empanada
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