World Nutella Day! Sweet treat recipes you can rustle up in a few minutes

Are you bored of eating Nutella on toast?

Maybe sometimes you mix things up by adding a bit of banana?

If it's all getting a bit samey, then today - World Nutella Day - is the perfect excuse to try out some new ways to enjoy the hazelnut spread.

Here are some recipes that you can rustle up in a few minutes.

Cinnamon crepes with Nutella, banana and pecans

(Nutella)

Ingredients

100g whole wheat flour

2tsp ground cinnamon

1 large egg

Pinch salt

300ml milk

2 sliced bananas

Handful chopped pecans

60g Nutella

Olive oil spray

Method :

 
1. Sift flour, cinnamon and pinch of salt into a bowl. Make a well in the centre, break in the egg and pour in half the milk. Whisk together, to make a smooth thick batter. Beat thoroughly, then stir in the remaining milk.
 
2. Heat a little oil in medium frying pan. Pour 2tbsps of batter into the pan, tilting the pan as you pour, so the batter coats the base. Cook over moderate heat until underside is golden brown (approx. 30 – 60 secs).
 
3. Flip the pancake & cook the other side until golden brown, then slide on to a plate. Heat a little more oil to cook the remaining pancakes. When ready to serve, spread a thin layer of Nutella on top of each pancake and top with sliced banana.
 

Toasted panettone with Nutella and raspberries

(Nutella)

Ingredients

4 thick slices of panettone

250g fresh raspberries (can use frozen)

60g Nutella

Method :

 
1. Lay out your panettone slices onto a grill rack and place under the grill on a medium heat until golden brown.
 
2. Once your slices are toasted, spread each slice evenly with 1 heaped teaspoon of Nutella.
 
3. Top with fresh raspberries.
 

Yoghurt and muesli with Nutella

Ingredients

250g Greek yoghurt

200g muesli

60g Nutella

Berries

Method :

1. In four glasses form a layer of muesli.
2. Fill each glass with 15g of Nutella, two spoons of Greek yoghurt and top with berries.

French toast with Nutella and strawberries

(Nutella)

Ingredients

8 slices of wholemeal bread (cut into stars with cookie cutter)

125ml milk

1 egg

Sunflower oil spray

60g Nutella

125g strawberries, stalks removed and cut into quarters

Icing sugar for dusting (optional)

Method :

 
1. Whisk the milk and eggs together until well combined. Place mixture into a shallow container and set aside.
 
2. Once you've cut your bread into stars, spread 1 heaped teaspoon (15g) of Nutella onto one side and top with a second slice. Lightly dip your ‘sandwich' into the batter mixture allowing the bread to soak it up.
 
3. Heat a frying pan and spray with oil spray. Add the prepared sandwich and fry for approx. 2 minutes until golden brown on one side. Turn over and fry for another minute on the other.
 
4. When ready to serve top with the strawberries and dust with icing sugar (if using).