Recipe | Snacking on Apples & Nutella
Posted on 05. Jun, 2009 by Sheila in food
During my health nut phase, I ate a lot of peanut butter and apples as my healthy snack. But one day I was reaching for the peanut butter in the pantry and I saw the Nutella jar sitting innocently right next to it. Hmm, I thought. I slathered on the Nutella and it was even better than I imagined. You would be surprised how well they go together. Try it! You can use any apples you’d like but so far I’m sticking to my favorite, the Fuji apple. The one above as you can tell are Granny Smith apples but it didn’t wow me like the Fuji did. I thought the tartness would complement the Nutella but the sweetness of the Fuji apple fits much better.
And if you’re curious about the calories, it has the same amount as reduced fat peanut butter but with more sugar (of course) and less vitamins. But we don’t really care about that stuff, right?
One more tip: stir in a small spoonful of Nutella in your oatmeal. Hmm-mmm! Dessert for breakfast.
Kate @ Savour Fare
05. Jun, 2009
Mmmm. I found Polish Nutella (no hydrogenated oil! Even healthier!) at a Jon’s market. I think the problem with Nutella is that I’m tempted to eat more of it than I am peanut butter. But mmmm. I’d also recommend homemade Nutella, or the hazelnut praline paste I posted a while back. With pears.
Sarah
05. Jun, 2009
Nutella + Apples is a sure recipe for bliss. I add some PB to bring it to nirvana
. Actually made a galette once with that combo… youve inspired me again!! Thanks!
Sheila
05. Jun, 2009
Kate, thanks for the Polish Nutella tip! I will definitely try it when it’s time to restock.
Thanks Sara! I’m glad you like the combo.
chocolateshavings
12. Jun, 2009
That’s the perfect snack!
Amanda
12. Jun, 2009
Upon seeing the picture, I nearly got up for an apple and Nutella. And now, I am so about to do so with a Cameo apple!
maría
12. Jun, 2009
Try with cherries, you will not regret!
peachkins
12. Jun, 2009
This is perfect! I am crazy about nutella as well!
justine
14. Jun, 2009
I’ve done this before, too, and it’s perfect!
Kevin
15. Jun, 2009
Apples and nutella are a great combo! I like using them together in a sandwich.
Sheila
17. Jun, 2009
Thanks everyone for the comments!
Amanda – That’s so funny! I hope you liked it.
Maria and Kevin – Thanks for the tips! Now I have more reason to eat Nutella
Bridget
30. Jun, 2009
I love these!! Thank you for a beautiful post.
I’ve included this recipe in my Ultimate Top 30 Healthy Recipe Posts on the Internet
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Thank you for sharing!!
Love,
Bridge.