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Children often get bored with eating the same kind of food. So, you could add variety to their meal with some tasty Nutella recipes for kids. As most kids love this yummy chocolate spread, you may happily include Nutella in your child’s food preparations. Moreover, this high-calorie ingredient could also help satisfy your super-active child’s energy requirements. In this post, we bring you some interesting and irresistible Nutella recipes that will leave your little ones asking for more.
Key Pointers
- Nutella is a chocolate hazelnut spread that can enhance the flavor of numerous dishes.
- Very active children can satisfy their energy requirements with this high-calorie spread.
- Excess weight gain can result from consuming Nutella in large amounts, so moderation is advised.
- Incorporate Nutella into cakes, sandwiches, and banana bread or use it as a dip for a diverse range of options.
Eleven Nutella Recipes For Kids
Nutella makes things better. Add a spoonful of Nutella to your child’s sandwich and watch them gobble it up in an instant! But sandwiches aren’t the only food where Nutella can be used. Nutella is versatile, and you can use it in different recipes. Prepare these recipes with your kids to make it more fun.
1. Nutella Cake With Eggs
Cakes are a coveted item among kids. If you have a birthday approaching, try this simple cake recipe.
You will need
- 4 eggs
- 240g Nutella
How to
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Line a cake pan using baking paper and set it aside.
- Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl until they become fluffy.
- Place the Nutella in a separate bowl and microwave for 20 seconds.
- Add the eggs to the Nutella and stir well.
- Pour this mix into the cake pan and bake for about 30 minutes. Let the cake cool completely before removing it from the pan.
2. No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake
You can make this cheesecake within an hour! It is for times when your children crave something sweet but you do not want to bake.
You will need
- 250g biscuits of your child’s choice
- 80g butter
- ¾ cup of hazelnuts
- 400g Nutella
- 500g cream cheese
- 80g icing sugar
How to
- Line a springform pan with baking paper.
- Churn the biscuits in a food processor to make a coarse powder. Add the butter, ⅓ of the toasted hazelnuts, and one tablespoon of Nutella to the biscuit crumbs and mix well.
- Press the crumb on the bottom of the pan and make sure it is even. Let it chill for some time.
- Mix the cream cheese with the remaining Nutella and icing sugar. Pour this over the chilled base and add the remaining hazelnuts on top. Refrigerate for four hours and serve.
Quick tip3. Nutella Popsicles
Summers can be harsh, but keeping your kids cool is in your hands. This Nutella popsicle will be an instant hit.
You will need
- 1 cup of full-cream milk
- ⅓ cup of Nutella
How to
- Add the Nutella and milk to a blender. Churn the mix.
- Pour the mixture into the popsicle molds and freeze.
4. Nutella Bars Without Baking
This is another no-bake recipe. You can put it together in about 15 minutes and use it for days as breakfast or a snack for your child.
You will need
- 120g (¾ cup) butter
- 2tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 cups of caster sugar
- ½ cup of milk
- ½ cup of Nutella
- Sprinkles
- 2½ cups of rolled oats
- 1tbsp vanilla essence
- 2½ cups of rice bubbles
How to
- Use baking paper to line a slice pan.
- Melt the butter in a pan and add sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Stir and let the mixture boil. Remove it from the heat.
- Add Nutella, oats, vanilla essence, and rice bubbles to the pan. Stir well.
- Pour the mix into the slice pan. Decorate with sprinkles.
- Refrigerate overnight. Cut and serve.
Nutella fudge is a rich and delicious chocolate-flavored variant of the Nutella bar. If you want to explore some chocolate recipes for kids, Nutella fudge is certainly worth a try.
5. Nutella And Banana Bread
Do you have bananas on your counter? Whip them up with Nutella to create the most delicious banana bread.
You will need
- 2 cups of plain flour
- 2tbsp baking powder
- 1tbsp cinnamon powder
- ½ cup caster sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1tbsp vanilla extract
- 4 bananas mashed
- ½ cup Nutella
How to
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line and grease a loaf pan.
- Mix the flour, cinnamon, and baking powder. Add the sugar.
- Mix the eggs, vanilla, and oil in another bowl.
- Add the egg mix to the flour mix. Now add the banana puree and stir.
- Pour the mix into the loaf pan and add the Nutella.
- Cook for 50 minutes. Let your children indulge in a sweet start for breakfast by serving this delectable bread.
Quick tip6. Nutella Pizza
If your child loves pizza, have they tried Nutella pizza? It combines the best of both worlds!
You will need
- 1 pizza dough
- 5tbsp Nutella
- Strawberries (chopped)
- 1tbsp icing sugar
- 1tbsp olive oil
How to
- Preheat the oven to 420°F (220°C)
- Brush a pizza tray with olive oil.
- Roll the dough to make a pizza base and place it on the tray. Prick the surface using a fork.
- Grease it with olive oil and bake for ten minutes. Apply the Nutella to the pizza base and add strawberries. Sprinkle icing sugar and serve.
7. Nutella And Banana Sandwich
If you want to whip up a quick breakfast on the run, this Nutella and banana sandwich comes together in minutes, and your child will love it.
You will need
- Bread slices
- 2tbsp Nutella
- 1 banana (sliced)
- 2tbsp butter
How to
- Apply the Nutella to the bread slices. Add the banana slices and add another bread slice on top to make a sandwich.
- Melt the butter in a pan. Place the sandwich in the pan and grill until the bread is golden brown.
8. Nutella Dip With Strawberry
Strawberries and chocolate are a match made in heaven. Dip some strawberries in Nutella for a lovely snack.
You will need
- 1 cup of plain yogurt
- ½ cup of Nutella
- Strawberry
How to
- Mix the yogurt and Nutella.
- Pour the mix into a bowl. Garnish with strawberries and serve this simple yet delightful dessert.
9. Homemade Nutella
Store-bought Nutella may contain high quantities of sugar. With this simple recipe, you can make delicious Nutella at home!
You will need
- 250g (2 cups) roasted hazelnuts
- 1 cup of caster sugar
- ¼ cup of cocoa powder
- ¼ cup of almond oil
- ½tbsp vanilla extract
How to
- Churn the hazelnuts in a food processor to make a smooth powder.
- Add sugar, vanilla, and cocoa powder to the hazelnut powder. Churn the mix again.
- Slowly add the oil. Mix to get a smooth consistency.
Ellie, a home chef and baker, says homemade Nutella is “totally worth making.” However, she mentions that if you do not have a powerful blender, there may be chunky bits of hazelnut, which add a crunch to Nutella. In her blog, Ellie writes, “I’ll admit the homemade version doesn’t taste exactly like the store-bought version. The homemade has more of a pronounced chocolate and hazelnut flavor, it’s also a bit thicker and not as smooth. But that’s ok by me. Actually, I like the tiny bits of hazelnuts that give the spread character (i).” She also suggests that you can use chocolate instead of cocoa, make a dark chocolate version, or add bits of chocolate at the end.
Quick tip10. Nutella Oreos
What happens when you combine Nutella and Oreos? You get world-class dessert right at home!
You will need
- Nutella
- Oreos
How to
- Add a generous layer of Nutella to the Oreos.
- Add another Oreo on top to make a sandwich.
- Place them in a refrigerator for a couple of hours to chill them. Serve with a cup of cold milk in summer or hot chocolate in winter.
11. Nutella Crepe Cake Recipe
You can make beautiful crepes with Nutella. Surprise your children with this one.
You will need
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup hazelnut flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 6 eggs
- 6tbsp canola oil
- 1tsp vanilla
- ¼tsp salt
- Extra oil for brushing skillet
- Nutella
- Chopped hazelnuts (to garnish)
How to
- You can use regular all-purpose flour for this recipe or make gluten-free flour.
- To make gluten-free all-purpose flour, mix 500g of superfine brown rice flour, 150 grams of potato starch, 150g of sweet rice flour, 100g of cornstarch, and 100g of arrowroot powder.
- Mix flour, sugar, eggs, milk, canola oil, vanilla, and salt in a bowl. Whisk until smooth. Keep them aside for 15 minutes.
- Heat a pan, coat it with oil, and pour about ¼th of the cup batter on the pan to make crepes. Cook until golden on the bottom. Cook each side for about 30 seconds.
- Stack crepes between wax paper to prevent them from sticking to each other.
- Take a serving plate and put one crepe on it. Spread a thin layer of Nutella and stack another crepe on it. Continue to spread Nutella and stack the remaining crepes.
- Spread some Nutella on the final crepe and serve the cake with chopped hazelnuts.
While Nutella is a delicious chocolate spread, it’s best enjoyed in moderation. Pairing it with fruits or whole grains can make it more nutritious and still satisfy your child’s sweet cravings.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How should I make Nutella oatmeal cookies for children?
Mix 200g butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in one egg and one teaspoon of vanilla extract. Then fold in 325g all-purpose flour, four teaspoons baking powder, a pinch of salt, and 50g oatmeal to get a thick cookie dough. Then lightly mix in 200g Nutella. Make flat balls from the cookie dough, place them on a baking tray, and bake until lightly golden (12 to 15 minutes). Cool completely before serving.
2. What are some vegan Nutella dishes for children?
Nutella dip with strawberries, Nutella banana sandwich (use olive oil in place of butter), and Nutella bars (replace milk with soy milk and butter with coconut butter) may be the vegan alternatives to Nutella dishes for children.
3. What are some no-bake Nutella dishes for children?
Some no-bake Nutella dishes may include Nutella cheesecake, Nutella-peanut balls, Nutella biscuit cake, Nutella Oreos, banana-Nutella popsicles, and Nutella nut bars.
Nutella is a chocolate spread made entirely of cocoa butter with no added colors or preservatives. Even for adults, eating Nutella right out of the bottle or spreading it over bread and biscuits is tempting. Hence, including it in various forms in your child’s meals can assist you in getting your little one to eat well. You can add Nutella to make several dessert recipes for kids, including your chocolate pancakes, cupcakes, truffles, donuts, waffles, and ice cream. All the Nutella recipes for kids listed above, such as Nutella cake, Nutella bars, Nutella pizza, Nutella milkshake, and Nutella banana sandwich, will make snack time more enjoyable for your child.
Infographic: Simple And Tasty Nutella Snacks For Children
No matter how it is offered, chocolate is a beloved snack for both children and adults. So check out the infographic below if you’re seeking some yummy yet simple snacks that use a chocolate spread like Nutella. Your children will surely love these dishes, and you can even let them help you prepare them.
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Illustration: Easy And Quick Nutella Recipes For Kids
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Enjoy homemade Nutella brownies with this simple recipe video. Create this scrumptious treat effortlessly for special moments and gatherings. It’s a delightful choice for all occasions.
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i. Chocolate Hazelnut Spread… or Homemade “Nutella.”
https://homecookinginmontana.blogspot.com/2013/09/chocolate-hazelnut-spread-or-homemade.html
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