Nutella
- Thread starter hopefull
- Start date
upnorthchick
Cathlete
OMG! Nutella is SO delicious! It is not allowed in my house! 
The first time I tried it, at crepe stand in the Munich train station, I thought I had died and gone to heaven! At first I thought the crepe had something to do with magic, however, I've learned that Nutella would taste good on a dish rag!!
The first time I tried it, at crepe stand in the Munich train station, I thought I had died and gone to heaven! At first I thought the crepe had something to do with magic, however, I've learned that Nutella would taste good on a dish rag!!
hottiescientist
Cathlete
on a trip to SFL nutella...meet banana...meet crepe.
meet me needing to Imax2 to burn it off.
meet me needing to Imax2 to burn it off.
morningstar
Cathlete
Here's a link to the Nutella page on Wikipedia- kinda interesting: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutella
You know, I bet you could make a clean and even healthy version of the stuff: grind together hazelnuts (maybe throw in some almonds too), cocoa powder, the sugar alternate of your choice (agave, honey, whatever), a nut/seed oil (walnut oil has Omega 3s, but roasted sesame oil smells so amazing and would probably rock in this), skim milk powder, real vanilla (the good stuff if you can get it!). Once you find the right consistency, I bet it would be better than Nutella.
You know, I bet you could make a clean and even healthy version of the stuff: grind together hazelnuts (maybe throw in some almonds too), cocoa powder, the sugar alternate of your choice (agave, honey, whatever), a nut/seed oil (walnut oil has Omega 3s, but roasted sesame oil smells so amazing and would probably rock in this), skim milk powder, real vanilla (the good stuff if you can get it!). Once you find the right consistency, I bet it would be better than Nutella.
syzygy314
Cathlete
{drool} I LOVE this stuff! I haven't had any in a about a year or more because I can't control my portions when that's in the house! I used to eat it on graham crackers as a snack, but could never stop!
I'd go through a jar in one day!I had a recipe for Nutella ice cream which I made and swooned over. So delicious!!! Then I had to put the open jar of it WAAAAAYYYY back in the back of the fridge so I would not just eat a spoonful every time I passed through the kitchen. Soon I found myself rooting around behind the pickles and 20-year-old salad dressings to get at it until it was empty and now I'm very tempted to go buy some more. The flavor is perfect and the texture is sooooooo wonderful.
It's healthier than it used to be because it used to be made with huge amounts of trans fat which I think has been replaced by maybe palm oil? Anyhow, definitely one of the best things on earth.
It's healthier than it used to be because it used to be made with huge amounts of trans fat which I think has been replaced by maybe palm oil? Anyhow, definitely one of the best things on earth.
hottiescientist
Cathlete
oh I forgot to mention this one -- nutella gelato. Mmm....I gained five pounds that week. Best but most evil stuff ever.
Oh yes! on both the gelato and the five pounds -
this is how strong the "nutella" brand name is in the world-wide consciousness, in one shop two bins sat side by side. One bin said "Gianduja" and the other said "Nutella." I asked the guy what was the difference. "No difference...exactly the same." The Nutella bin was scraped down to the bottom and the Gianduja bin was barely scooped into. Everyone loves nutella!
Dela
Cathlete
I had it for the first time in Italy ages ago, it's fabulous! There is a restaurant in Vegas, Bouchon, that hands down has the best breakfast in town, and one of the items, that I always get, is the baguette with nutella. They also serve it with their homemade doughnuts , I know I know, but it's a once a year thing.
, I know I know, but it's a once a year thing.
BeethovenRocks
Cathlete
It's the 8th deadly sin
Sad (but true!) story: I stole two mini packets of Nutella yesterday morning from a hotel in France. It was our last day at the B&B and after breakfast I tossed them into my handbag slung over the back of my chair. I flew back home last evening and had them this morning with some croissants. Yes, I realize this indicates I have some far reaching issues but please do not judge me
Nutella is one of several examples of foods which are kinda like crack to me A while ago even when the local supermarket had a 2 for 1 special on huge jars of it I had to look away and wheel my trolley around real quick for fear of what I might have done to myself. Lordy....
Sad (but true!) story: I stole two mini packets of Nutella yesterday morning from a hotel in France. It was our last day at the B&B and after breakfast I tossed them into my handbag slung over the back of my chair. I flew back home last evening and had them this morning with some croissants. Yes, I realize this indicates I have some far reaching issues but please do not judge me
Nutella is one of several examples of foods which are kinda like crack to me
A while ago even when the local supermarket had a 2 for 1 special on huge jars of it I had to look away and wheel my trolley around real quick for fear of what I might have done to myself. Lordy.... 
ellesan
Cathlete
Shelby--LOL!! No judgement when it comes to Nutella
I first discovered Nutella in my high school German class. Every time we had "food day" in GERMAN class we had Nutella. I seriously thought it was a German food. After a while I realized that my German teacher just loved the stuff and brought it in every chance she had. So now I've had a life-long love affair with Nutella. I'll go years without it but then out of the blue I'll get bad cravings for it. I bought a huge two-pack a month ago at Costco and haven't even opened it because once I start it's hard to stop! Love it in crepes, as a spread or by the spoonful.
I first discovered Nutella in my high school German class. Every time we had "food day" in GERMAN class we had Nutella. I seriously thought it was a German food. After a while I realized that my German teacher just loved the stuff and brought it in every chance she had. So now I've had a life-long love affair with Nutella.
I'll go years without it but then out of the blue I'll get bad cravings for it. I bought a huge two-pack a month ago at Costco and haven't even opened it because once I start it's hard to stop! Love it in crepes, as a spread or by the spoonful. Sad (but true!) story: I stole two mini packets of Nutella yesterday morning from a hotel in France. It was our last day at the B&B and after breakfast I tossed them into my handbag slung over the back of my chair. I flew back home last evening and had them this morning with some croissants. Yes, I realize this indicates I have some far reaching issues but please do not judge me
Nutella is one of several examples of foods which are kinda like crack to me
Last edited:
JeanneMarie
Cathlete
Okay, at the risk of being run out of Cathe town on a rail, I have to admit I just don't get the "nutella love". Really. It's just okay. I have no problem passing it up. But then I am not wild about candy/sweets, so maybe that's it.
I guess it's all good though.... more nutella for the rest of you, right?
I guess it's all good though.... more nutella for the rest of you, right?
Miss Lee
Cathlete
I LOVE Nutella! It's great on toasted bread (especially Italian or French), or croissants, and it makes an AWESOME dessert pizza! Just spread it on pizza dough (I often use pita bread as a substitute) and top with dried fruit (I prefer cherries) and nuts. TO . DIE . FOR!!! Giada DeLaurentiis uses it in several recipes.
bceogirl
Cathlete
Toasted bagel or english muffin, Nutella, and sliced banana. HEAVENLY breakfast sandwich !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My DH orders it from a coffee shop we go to sometimes and then I started buying the 2 pack at Costco and making them at home.
SCARY GOOD !!!
I TRY to resist, but don't always suceed .
We make nutella ice cream .......MMMMMMMM
and a spoonful in a coffee smoothie is sinful !
and yes, I've been known to eat it straight from the spoon !
My DH orders it from a coffee shop we go to sometimes and then I started buying the 2 pack at Costco and making them at home.
SCARY GOOD !!!
I TRY to resist, but don't always suceed .
We make nutella ice cream .......MMMMMMMM
and a spoonful in a coffee smoothie is sinful !
and yes, I've been known to eat it straight from the spoon !
BeethovenRocks
Cathlete
That's a great label, JeanneMarie. ''Nutella love'' can indeed be a pure and beautiful thing, if only we all use our spoons to dig deeply enough :0)
Okay, at the risk of being run out of Cathe town on a rail, I have to admit I just don't get the "nutella love". Really. It's just okay. I have no problem passing it up. But then I am not wild about candy/sweets, so maybe that's it.
I guess it's all good though.... more nutella for the rest of you, right?
Beavs
Cathlete
Sad (but true!) story: I stole two mini packets of Nutella yesterday morning from a hotel in France. It was our last day at the B&B and after breakfast I tossed them into my handbag slung over the back of my chair. I flew back home last evening and had them this morning with some croissants. Yes, I realize this indicates I have some far reaching issues but please do not judge me
ROFLMAO!!!
Fitbyfifty
Cathlete
Nutella is the European peanut butter. My mother is French and hated peanut butter so I grew up with the stuff. Here is a great recipe for cheesecake and it is light!
Hazelnuts, hazelnut-chocolate spread, and fat-free cheeses make this dessert lower in saturated fat and higher in heart-healthy monounsaturated fat than most cheesecakes. Look for hazelnut-chocolate spread (Nutella) near the peanut butter in your supermarket.
Yield
12 servings
Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted and divided
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
15 chocolate wafers
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Cooking spray
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon hot water
1 (16-ounce) container fat-free cottage cheese
1 (8-ounce) block fat-free cream cheese
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup hazelnut-chocolate spread (such as Nutella)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons Frangelico (hazelnut-flavored liqueur, optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
Preparation
Preheat oven to 325°.
Place 1/4 cup hazelnuts, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and chocolate wafers in a food processor; process until finely ground. Add oil; process until crumbs are moist. Firmly press crumb mixture into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan coated with cooking spray. Wrap outside of pan with a double layer of aluminum foil.
Combine instant coffee granules and 1 tablespoon hot water in a small bowl. Place cheeses in food processor; process until smooth. Add coffee mixture, cocoa, and next 6 ingredients (cocoa through salt); process until well blended. Add eggs; process until smooth. Pour mixture into pan.
Place pan in a large baking pan; add hot water to baking pan to a depth of 1 inch. Bake at 325° for 1 hour or until cheesecake center barely moves when pan is touched.
Remove cheesecake from oven; run a knife around outside edge. Cool to room temperature. Cover and chill at least 8 hours. Remove cheesecake from springform pan; sprinkle with 1/4 cup hazelnuts.
Nutritional Information
Calories:317 (30% from fat)
Fat:10.6g (sat 2.4g,mono 6g,poly 1.7g)
Protein:12.3g
Carbohydrate:44.8g
Fiber:3.2g
Cholesterol:58mg
Iron:2mg
Sodium:354mg
Calcium:105mg
Patsy Jamieson, Cooking Light, MAY 2002
Hazelnuts, hazelnut-chocolate spread, and fat-free cheeses make this dessert lower in saturated fat and higher in heart-healthy monounsaturated fat than most cheesecakes. Look for hazelnut-chocolate spread (Nutella) near the peanut butter in your supermarket.
Yield
12 servings
Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted and divided
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
15 chocolate wafers
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Cooking spray
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon hot water
1 (16-ounce) container fat-free cottage cheese
1 (8-ounce) block fat-free cream cheese
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup hazelnut-chocolate spread (such as Nutella)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons Frangelico (hazelnut-flavored liqueur, optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
Preparation
Preheat oven to 325°.
Place 1/4 cup hazelnuts, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and chocolate wafers in a food processor; process until finely ground. Add oil; process until crumbs are moist. Firmly press crumb mixture into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan coated with cooking spray. Wrap outside of pan with a double layer of aluminum foil.
Combine instant coffee granules and 1 tablespoon hot water in a small bowl. Place cheeses in food processor; process until smooth. Add coffee mixture, cocoa, and next 6 ingredients (cocoa through salt); process until well blended. Add eggs; process until smooth. Pour mixture into pan.
Place pan in a large baking pan; add hot water to baking pan to a depth of 1 inch. Bake at 325° for 1 hour or until cheesecake center barely moves when pan is touched.
Remove cheesecake from oven; run a knife around outside edge. Cool to room temperature. Cover and chill at least 8 hours. Remove cheesecake from springform pan; sprinkle with 1/4 cup hazelnuts.
Nutritional Information
Calories:317 (30% from fat)
Fat:10.6g (sat 2.4g,mono 6g,poly 1.7g)
Protein:12.3g
Carbohydrate:44.8g
Fiber:3.2g
Cholesterol:58mg
Iron:2mg
Sodium:354mg
Calcium:105mg
Patsy Jamieson, Cooking Light, MAY 2002