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13 Foods You Didn't Know Could Be Made Better By Nutella, aka The Greatest Ingredient In The World
If you're wondering about which foods can be made better by Nutella, the more important question might be: which foods can't be made better by Nutella? Your standard Nutella recipes aside, there is no shortage of ways to work this miracle ingredient into foods that are already your favorite. In fact, it's pretty safe to say that most things intended to be eaten, and pretty much all things intended to be delicious, get an irrefutable upgrade once Nutella gets involved.
I'm of the school of thought that it's perfectly OK to get my Nutella fix in spoonfuls; no other food need be present. But in actuality, my streamlined approach to indulging my habit is doing me a disservice in terms of my net Nutella enjoyment. Nutella is phenomenal in its unadulterated form, but when combined with certain foods for unexpected and bizarre fusions, the chocolate spread has the potential to synergistically upgrade its satisfying hazelnut delectability.
Don't believe me? Here are 13 Nutella remixes that take you through the day: from breakfast to afternoon snacks to post-dinner desserts, so you can elevate your Nutella consumption at any hour regardless of your secondary cravings.
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Oatmeal
Make the most important meal of the day even better with Nutella. Just a spoonful adds some flavorful indulgence to an otherwise healthy breakfast. Thanks, Simply Scratch.
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Pop Tarts
If you’re of the sweeter persuasion in the morning, try these homemade strawberry and Nutella pop tarts by The Kitchn.
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Paninis
Satisfy your cravings during brunch with this Nutella bacon French toast panini by Little Leopard Book. That’s right: Nutella. Bacon. French toast. Panini. Amen.
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Grilled Cheese
If life teaches you anything, it’s that Nutella isn’t strictly for breakfast or dessert. Step up your lunch game with another pairing of the grilled sandwich variety, this time using brie and roasted strawberries. It’s almost a sin to call this dish by How Sweet It Is a grilled cheese.
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Pizza
Straight from the motherland of pizza comes this non-traditional recipe by Apron and Sneakers, which dares to incorporate our favorite hazelnut spread with ricotta cheese, strawberries, and mint leaves. The savory sweet mashup combining unexpected ingredients and contrasting textures is one to add to the cookbooks.
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Wontons
Just as my ears perk up like Pavlov’s dog at the mere mention of Nutella, I have similar involuntary responses when I hear about my favorite desserts being deep fried. Why settle for a simple spoonful of hazelnut heaven when it can travel to your mouth in a bite-sized wonton “deep fried to a crispy, golden perfection?” Savory Sweet Life has the recipe you need.
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Quesadillas
For a dessert disguised as a lunch option, this Nutella s’more churro quesadilla certainly does the trick. Between two tortillas, Nutella, mini marshmallows, cinnamon, and sugar melt together in ooey gooey
goodness. This recipe by Cooking For Keeps even comes with a warning, “Word to the wise: The adult in you might want to use a fork and knife to tackle these babies…”
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Tacos
Get your daily serving of fruit with Fashion Edible’s playful marriage of sweet fillings and savory hard shell taco dipped in Nutella.
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Hummus
Amplify a classic afternoon snack by simply introducing a rogue ingredient. Blend garbanzo beans, tahini, and olive oil with a half cup of Nutella for a new take on a familiar dip that’s sure to confuse the taste buds (in the best way possible). Little Leopard Book shows you how it’s done.
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Muffins
As recipe creator Half Baked Harvest states, “Yes, they are whole wheat and yes, they are mixed with mashed banana and yes, they are also mixed with shredded zucchini. So yes, I am calling these a healthy after school snack.” Camouflage your Nutella indulgence with this yummy option.
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Baklava
Because there’s no such thing as too much of a good thing. Averie Cooks shows you how to update this ancient dessert with a generous dose of Nutella.
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Bread Pudding
If your croissants are going stale, here’s a recipe by Steamy Kitchen to put them to good use. Nothing a cup of pecans, powdered sugar, and Nutella can’t fix.
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Martinis
For some, alcohol is a
food group. And when the drink calls for crushed graham crackers and Nutella, it’s hard to argue. This recipe by Averie Cooks is proof.
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