Play dates aren't just for my little guy anymore. I am blessed to have gotten closer with a couple of women who have a child/children my son's age. So, when we get together for a play date, sure, it's for the kids. But not just for the kids.
We had one recently so out came the apple juice, Goldfish, the wine & a little dessert I actually created on the fly. I didn't get a chance to go to the store that day but I wanted to make something sweet for my friend & used what I had in the house.
I wouldn't have minded if it was a flop because I am close enough to her not to be embarrassed but it turned out to be one heckuva hit. The underlying amaretto flavor from the extract paired so perfectly with the hazelnut spread & bananas.
I wouldn't have minded if it was a flop because I am close enough to her not to be embarrassed but it turned out to be one heckuva hit. The underlying amaretto flavor from the extract paired so perfectly with the hazelnut spread & bananas.
I also love that, aside from the pie crust, this was a healthier alternative than most desserts & I didn't feel a tad guilty.
Banana-Nutella Galette by Live.Love.Eat
{ Click for Printable Recipe }
1 pie crust
About* 1/4 cup plus 2 tblsp of Nutella Hazelnut spread
1/2 to 1 banana sliced
Skim milk
Almond extract
Powdered sugar (for serving)
Fat free Cool Whip (for serving)
Pre-heat oven to 375. Unroll pie crust. Spread Nutella thinly on crust leaving a 2 inch border. Scatter bananas on top.
Whisk extra Nutella in a bowl with skim milk until you reach a drizzle type consistency. Add a drop or two of almond extract & whisk well.
Drizzle over bananas. Roll the border of the pie crust covering part of the filling slightly. Bake for 20 minutes, adding a few extra minutes if crust needs to golden more. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar, cut into wedges & serve with whip cream.
{ Food for Thought }
Measurement on Nutella is not exact, just use your judgement & spread thinly on crust.
Linking Deliciously to Lisa at Blessed with Grace for Tempt My Tummy Tuesdays.
Whisk extra Nutella in a bowl with skim milk until you reach a drizzle type consistency. Add a drop or two of almond extract & whisk well.
Drizzle over bananas. Roll the border of the pie crust covering part of the filling slightly. Bake for 20 minutes, adding a few extra minutes if crust needs to golden more. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar, cut into wedges & serve with whip cream.
{ Food for Thought }
Measurement on Nutella is not exact, just use your judgement & spread thinly on crust.
Linking Deliciously to Lisa at Blessed with Grace for Tempt My Tummy Tuesdays.
My coworker just walked by and asked me what this was, and I told her it was the thing I was making at my next dinner party. Holy cow!
ReplyDeleteYep, this looks yummy and not too guilt ridden. I can't believe you serve your kids wine. No wonder they love their play dates. LOL
ReplyDeleteIt sounds so good. I almost bought Nutella today and then I didn't. Now I have to go and get some!
ReplyDeleteThanks.
First of all, look at you getting linked up early on a Monday night. :-) Also recipe rocks. Love it. Thanks for the recipe and linking up to TMTT.
ReplyDeleteOh so fabulous!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking gallette!
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous. Wonderful job. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteOh,my! We are huge Nutella lovers here. This looks scrumptious!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Have a great day!
Sherry
Hmmm, I love nutella, this galette must tastes delicious!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so incredible! I can't wait to try it! Thanks so much for sharing!!
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This looks great! I love Nutella, sometimes I spread a little on toast with bananas, I never thought of a pie crust. I will try this!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
XOXO
I just bought Nutella for the first time and used it on crepes. I think this would be even better.
ReplyDeleteThat looks so yummy! I'm glad you were ahead of me on SITS this morning! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's too pretty to eat.
ReplyDeleteYour play dates sound like my play dates.....wine and conversation.
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing and will for sure go into my recipe book.
oh wow, that looks amazing!!
ReplyDeleteI'm on it. Tonight!
ReplyDeleteUpon seeing this recipe, I ran to my kitchen to see if i had the ingredients on hand. I did! I immediately proceded to make and eat the majority of it within a matter of hours. SO GOOD! :]
ReplyDeletewow it looks so gorgeous.....want to grab a bite right away!
ReplyDeleteI love everything in your galette! What a heavenly creation!
ReplyDeleteWish we lived close so our kids could be friends! :) I love nutella, LOVE IT!
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Alex aka Ma What's For Dinner
www.mawhats4dinner.com
oh my son would go nuts for this - and my little one. They adore Nutella!
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nutella....never had it:)
ReplyDeleteI should give it a whirl sometime~~
You had me at Nutella.....Mmmmmmmmm
ReplyDeleteI was in New York last weekend and I had a Nutella cupcake. Oh my. Words can't begin to describe how good it was!
I am the same way with a few ladies - play dates are as much for us as they are for our kids. This looks galette AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteOh, this looks wonderful. I just found your blog and it is full of wonderful things! I can't wait to try some of these recipes! Stephanie from Maryland
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of how crazy my husband is for nutella.
ReplyDeletei know better than to stop in before i eat...now, i'm starving!
ReplyDeleteI am drooling. I love you, but I SO wish I hadn't seen that-- I'm not going to get the image out of my head ALL FREAKING DAY. Yum!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis look absolutely delicious and fantasic, love the last picture, huggs, gloria
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. That looks so delicious. Oh my word. Splendid. I love bannanas. And Nutella :) and this post!
ReplyDeleteMmm, bananas and Nutella were just made for each other - love it!
ReplyDeleteHI...OH HOW I LOVE NUTELLA! I will have to try this out on some of my girlfriends.
ReplyDeletehope all is well there in FLA!
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ReplyDeleteThis looks SOOO good. I'm definitely making this!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like the best dessert ever!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that looks. Nutella is a favorite item of ours since my kids were little. Your recipe looks divine!!
ReplyDeleteI'm still waiting for you to publish a recipe that doesn't make me drool......I'm starting to despair. :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks really good. I love the banana and chocolate combo.
ReplyDeleteMmmm banana and nutella wow that sounds so good :) Lovee the look of this :D.
ReplyDeleteWhen I lived in Germany, this was my favorite combination to get in a crepe. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteOh My, YUMMMMM!!!
ReplyDeleteOh My, YUMMMMM!!!
ReplyDeleteOK WE ARE MAKING THIS FOR SURE. I don't know when we will have time but WE MUST MAKE THIS while you're here. YUMMY!
ReplyDeleteI love Nutella! I'm so excited to try this. Happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteThis looks sinfully good. What a fabulous combination!!!
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