Last year I did a review for a product line called Go Picnic. They are healthy boxed lunches which come with some interesting products that I have never tasted before. One of those products was a package of Nutella. The Go Picnic box I had to review came with a croissant and a package of Nutella (among other things). I squeezed some Nutella on the croissant and I was immediately in love with Nutella. The combination (Nutells & croissant) tasted like a chocolate frosted donut. Mmmm! Good! Since then I have been in love with Nutella.
Did you know that…
– Nutella contains simple quality ingredients, including roasted hazelnuts, skim milk and a hint of cocoa.
– There are more than 50 hazelnuts in every jar of Nutella.
– Nutella hazelnut spread does not contain any artificial colors or preservatives.
– It does not contain peanuts or peanut ingredients, nor does the product come in contact with peanuts during manufacturing.
Nutella is made by the same company that brings you Ferrero Rocher candy. Have you ever tried those before? Oh! They are SO GOOD!
One of the easiest ways to enjoy Nutella is on bread. Are you having a hard time getting your children (or spouse) to eat whole wheat and whole grain breads? Add some Nutella spread to the bread and your children are sure to gobble it up and not even realized they just ate “good for you” healthy bread. It also goes great on whole wheat English Muffins, Bagels and Waffles too.
You and utilize Nutella in a variety of breakfasts for your family. Here are a few recipes I found around the Internet. Please click on the recipe to visit the site to learn more.
There are TONS of Nutella recipes found at http://www.nutelladay.com/nutella-recipes. Who know that one product could be so versatile to make breakfasts, desserts and even beverages.
Even the Food Network recognizes this tasty delight. How about some Banana Nutella Crepes or some Grilled Pineapple with Nutella.
If you have never tried Nutella before it reminds me of a thick chocolate frosting. Even though it’s made with Hazel nuts, to me it tastes more chocolate then nutty. My favorite way to eat Nutella is on toast. A slice of rye or whole wheat bread with a layer of Nutella on it is enough to satisfy my hunger and sweet tooth all at the same time.
My kids love to dip pretzels in Nutella. I took it one step further and purchased those big NYC style frozen pretzels, warmed them up and served them with a little Nutella to dip them in. We tried to spread Nutella on top but the warm pretzel melts it and makes a mess.
Hazel nuts (Nutella is made from them) are good for you. Hazel nuts have been found to contain:
– Antioxidants
– Fiber
– Heart-healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats
– Protein
– Vitamins
– Are low in saturated fat
– An excellent source of vitamin E, folate, calcium, and potassium
– Fiber
– Heart-healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats
– Protein
– Vitamins
– Are low in saturated fat
– An excellent source of vitamin E, folate, calcium, and potassium
A Hazel nut spread on a piece of whole wheat bread would make for a very satisfying and healthy snack option. You can even make a Nutella sandwich for lunch.
If you haven’t tried Nutella yet I would recommend that you do. But be forewarned… you are going to love it so much you are going to come up with creative ways to eat it. Don’t be surprised if you catch yourself eating it right out of the jar.
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