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15 Recipes That Let You Eat Nutella for Every Meal

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Rochester chapter.

If you’re like me, you’re absolutely addicted to Nutella. Although eating it straight out of the jar is a solid plan, part of its appeal lies in the fact that it tastes good in so many different recipes. That way, you can eat it multiple times a day and never get sick of it. Here’s nine of the best recipes that let you indulge in a little bit of heaven three times a day, breakfast, lunch and dinner.

#SpoonTip: Skip the knockoffs and use the legit spread for all of the following recipes. Trust me, you’ll thank me later.

Breakfast:

Homemade Nutella Banana Granola

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Photo by Maia Vernacchia

If you want to start your hazelnut and chocolate-filled day with something lighter this homemade Nutella granola is perfect for you. Sprinkle a bit on a bowl of Greek yogurt and pretend that you’re being healthy. The bananas do actually provide a ton of health benefits and the sugar will give you the energy you need to power through your 8 am class, so you don’t need to feel too guilty about this one.

Mini Nutella Croissants

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Photo by Adrianna Simeone

Being low on time doesn’t mean that you have to skip out on an indulgent breakfast. These delicious Nutella croissants take only thirty minutes to make and the teeny tiny size makes them easy to take on the go. The serving makes 16 croissants, so your day of Nutella fun can even last until tomorrow. Or maybe tonight, at least.

Hot Chocolate and Nutella Pancakes

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Photo by Phoebe Melnick

If you do have a bit more time for breakfast (and possibly a flair for plating), this recipe is perfect for you. If you’re looking to wow everyone at the breakfast table, the charred marshmallow toppings are sure to impress. These hot chocolate and Nutella pancakes will wake you up in no time, and will hold you over until your next Nutella-laden meal at lunchtime.

Braided Nutella Bread

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Photo by Eileen Wang

Bread for breakfast? Nobody’s got the ingredients for bread just laying around. But wait! This braided Nutella bread only needs two ingredients and takes less than half an hour to prep and make. The best part about this recipe? You can use as much Nutella as you want.

Nutella-Stuffed Doughnut Muffins

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Photo by Julia Murphy

Skip waiting at Dunkin for your daily doughnut fix and make these hazelnut-stuffed versions right at home. This recipe features a hybrid doughnut muffin that will satisfy any carb-y craving, plus a gooey Nutella core. It’ll save you at least a week’s worth of breakfast take out money, considering this recipe makes 12 muffins (You can use it to buy even more Nutella, duh!).

Lunch:

Cinnamon Roll Waffle Sandwich

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Photo by Phoebe Melnick

On those days when breakfast for lunch is a thing, this cinnamon roll sandwich offers a sweet and savory combination. They’re easy to make, portable, and the best thing about them is that you can substitute any of the ingredients and customize it to your own preference. If your sweet tooth needs a break, sub in pretzel pieces for a salty kick.

Sweet and Savory Nutella Wontons

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Photo by Jacob Kerbel

Spice up your day a bit with this Asian-inspired lunch. In just 10 minutes, you’ll have an array of homemade Nutella wontons at your disposal. These bites have just enough sugar to keep your sweet tooth satisfied, but not too much to overwhelm you in the middle of the day.

Nutella Souffle

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Photo by Alex Furuya

It’s time to get fancy when you make this decadent souffle. There’s no need to worry if you’re like me, and have never baked a souffle in your life. This recipe is almost foolproof and extremely, extremely easy. Top it with whipped cream for the perfect midday meal, one that will impress both your stomach and your friends.

Banana and Nutella Spring Rolls

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Photo by Helena Lin

When it’s nearing the end of the week and your fridge is almost completely empty, there’s no need to worry, Nutella addicts. These spring rolls are super easy and only require three ingredients that you probably have: your favorite hazelnut spread, bananas and spring roll wrappers. So good it won’t even feel like your fridge is empty.

PB & Nutella Pinwheels

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Photo by Stephanie Nguyen

Who says you can’t meal prep with Nutella? On those days when you’re on the go, make these peanut butter and hazelnut spread pinwheels in the morning with your breakfast and then pack them in your lunchbox, just like mom sending you off for the first day of kindergarten. This grown up version of an old classic (yes, chocolate hazelnut counts as sophisticated) is sure to please. Just make sure to pack a milk carton too.

Dinner:

Nutella Hot Chocolate

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As you finish off your day, pair a cup of hot cocoa with any of these recipes for the ultimate combination. Better yet, make your hot chocolate with Nutella and indulge even more. For all of you worried about your healthy, don’t you fret. Make your hot chocolate with dark chocolate instead and take in all the health benefits.

Peanut Butter Nutella Banana Burrito

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Photo by Emily Hu

If you haven’t noticed by this point, Nutella and bananas are a logical combination. So it makes sense to combine the two and another cult classic, good ole PB, into your usual dinner time favorite: a burrito. This sweet twist on the burrito is perfect after a long day of classes, work, or sitting around eating these recipes all day.

Nutella-Stuffed Waffles

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Photo by May Sullivan

Yep that’s right, breakfast for dinner, or brinner. The quintessential college dinner is a big plate of waffles. Make them even better by stuffing them with Nutella, by following this super simple recipe. It’ll take you less than 20 minutes, which means you have more than enough time to finish your homework for the night. Or, watch the next episode in your Netflix queue.

Nutella Strawberry Panini

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Photo by Tarika Narain

If at this point, you’re wondering “What about a healthy dinner option?” then this may be the recipe for you. I mean, strawberries are healthy, right? Either way, this Nutella and strawberry panini is absolutely delicious and I’ve been guilty myself of having these for dinner a couple nights in a row. I just can’t get enough Nut- I mean, fruit.

Chocolate Donut, Nutella, and Coffee Ice Cream Sandwich

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So this last recipe may not technically be dinner. But after a long week, you deserve a bit of dessert. Go ahead and indulge in this donut ice cream sandwich and remember, calories don’t count after 9 pm.