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Nutella Almond Joy Cake Bars

May 15, 2013 20 Comments

These easy cake mix bars are filled with coconut and Nutella and then covered in sweetened condensed milk. You will be the hit of the party if you bring these Nutella Almond Joy Bars to any barbecue or picnic this summer.

This week we bought flowers for Mother’s Day to plant in the front of our house. I love a pretty house with a beautiful outside. The thing I really don’t like…dirt under my fingernails. It is definitely on my list of pet peeves for sure.

I found some old gardening gloves to use while putting the flowers in the dirt. Apparently I have bum gloves because I still ended up with dirt under my nails. I have decided that gardening is not on my list of favorite things to do. In fact, it is on my list of things I would love to pay someone else to do. A maid is also on my list Maybe one of these days, but until then I will suffer through it and document my “complaints” here.

Something that I do enjoy doing is eating coconut and Nutella together. A couple years ago I made these Coconut Nutella cookies, and they are still some of my favorites. I love using cake mixes for a base for easy dessert bars. Add in some coconut and Nutella in the center and cover it in sweetened condensed milk for a ooey, gooey bar.

I would much rather lounge on the deck with a plate of these than be digging in the dirt. Who’s with me? You bring the milk, and I’ll make the bars!!!

Nutella Almond Joy Cake Bars

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 24 squares

Nutella Almond Joy Cake Bars

Cake mix bars filled with Nutella and coconut.

Ingredients

1 vanilla cake mix

1/2 cup finely chopped almonds

1/3 cup butter, softened

1/3 cup milk

1/2 cup shredded coconut

1 cup Nutella

2 cups Almond Joy Pieces

1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, almonds, butter, and milk until it forms a dough. Press half the dough into the bottom of a greased 9x13 pan. Spread the Nutella over the dough in the pan.
In a bowl, combine the coconut and sweetened condensed milk. Spread over the Nutella carefully. Crumble the rest of the dough on top. Bake at 350* for 25 minutes. Cool completely. Makes 24 squares.

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Other easy cake mix recipes:

Caramel Coconut Bars

Nutella Marshmallow bars3-1

Nutella Marshmallow Bars

Oreo Coconut Cake Bars

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Coconut Nutella Latte

May 2, 2013 72 Comments

This Coconut Nutella Latte is the perfect coffee drink to enjoy when you have time to sit and relax. It also is a great travel coffee when you put it in a to go cup for the drive to work.

I know that most of you are enjoying warm summer like days already. But I have been seeing some of my blog friends share pictures of snow on the ground still, so hot coffee is still welcome. It is definitely warming up here. Yesterday was in the 80′s, and it was quite warm in the sun watching our son’s first baseball game. But the mornings are still cool enough to enjoy a warm cup of coffee…or a warm cup of this Coconut Nutella Latte.

If you came over for coffee or a latte, I would make you some banana muffins, and we could sit and chat. Something that I might share with you is that I recently found out my baby likes a girl. Now I realize he is going to be 14 and liking a girl isn’t something new. But man, I’m not ready for the whole girl thing. I mean I should have realized it was coming. He cares about his hair and has been “borrowing” the Axe body spray. He’s still my baby in my eyes, and I’m not ready for the whole dating thing. We were driving to his dentist appointment the other day, and I was casually questioning him. You know the easy, simple questions that we as parents do to see what kind of a reaction you get out of them. I asked how the boys in his class were behaving. Then I asked how the girls were. He got that that silly little grin, and I knew what that meant. I pulled out of him that she’s an older girl, and she has dark blonde hair, but those are the only details he gave up. I had to get her name from one of his friends. At least he is still too young to date. I have a few more years before I have to worry about that. All this kids liking kids has me needing a stronger drink

Are you ready for your second cup of coffee? Let me make you another latte. This coffee is seriously so easy to make. You start by making a strong pot of coffee. Then place the milk and Nutella in a saucepan and bring it to a low boil. Pour the boiling milk into a blender. I know I have heard of blenders exploding because of the heat inside. I leave the pour spout open until the very last second, so the heat doesn’t build up in the glass. Then blend the milk for 1-2 minutes to get a good foam. Pour that in your mug and pour the hot coffee carefully on the side. Top with some Cool Whip and sprinkles because that always makes your hot drinks more fun.

What would you share with me during our coffee chat?

Coconut Nutella Latte

Coconut Nutella Latte

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Yield: 1 serving

Coconut Nutella Latte

Coffee made with milk and Nutella is a great way to start the day.

Ingredients

1 cup skim milk

3 Tablespoons Nutella

3 Tablespoons cream of coconut

1/2 cup strong brewed coffee

1/4 cup Cool Whip

sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

In a sauce pan combine the milk and Nutella. Stir until it comes to a small boil. Stir in the cream of coconut. Remove from the heat and pour into a blender. Pulse for 1-2 minutes or until frothy. Pour milk into a large mug.
Pour coffee carefully into one side without messing up the froth. Top with Cool Whip and sprinkles before serving.

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Here are a few breakfast recipes that would be great with a big mug of this Coconut Nutella Latte:

Heath Latte Muffins

Mocha Chip Cinnamon Rolls

Toffee Banana Coconut Muffins

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M&M Nutella Popcorn

February 20, 2013 78 Comments

This Nutella Popcorn is the perfect movie night snack. You won’t be able to resist eating this sweet and salty treat.

Last week my husband asked me to make a sweet popcorn munch for one of his church meetings. He knows I love making popcorn munches.

I’m sure you have noticed how obsessed with fun popcorn I have become. Have you seen this Reese’s Popcorn, this Coffee Toffee Popcorn, and this S’mores Popcorn. Yeah, I love creating (and eating) fun new popcorn.

I decided to cover this popcorn with a healthy coating of white chocolate and Nutella and some salt. I couldn’t stop eating handfuls of this while it was in our kitchen. Something kept drawing me back to the bowl for more and more. And for research purposes, I just kept munching. This Nutella Popcorn is magical I tell you!

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I love a good sweet and salty treat, and this popcorn has both covered. The salt helps balance out the super sweet coating and M&M candies. I love how the candy gave it a fun and bright pop of color. This would be the perfect snack for watching the Oscars this weekend. You might want to make a double batch if you have anyone else watching with you I know we will be munching the night away.

Nutella_Popcorn

This popcorn would also make a great St. Patrick’s day treat.

Yes, I know Valentine’s just ended, but I was over the pink and red, so of course I thought of the next holiday. The best thing with this popcorn is that you can tint that extra drizzle of chocolate any color for any holiday. The M&M’s can be changed out for the different holidays too. I just happen to love those plain mini M&M’s…and it’s what I had in the cupboard that day.

If you are giving this away for St. Patty’s Day, place it in clear plastic bags or jars and tie with a ribbon or some green twine. Thank you Pick Your Plum for keeping me supplied with fun twine colors.

Game nights and marathon movies are the perfect excuse for making this big batch of Nutella Popcorn. Really it is a good snack any day or time of the week.

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Looking for more sweet popcorn to munch on?

Monster Cookie Dough Popcorn

Banana Crunch Popcorn

Almond Joy Popcorn

Fudge Mint Popcorn

M&M Nutella Popcorn

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 8 cups

M&M Nutella Popcorn

Nutella popcorn gets a fun sweet and salty twist from salt and M&M's.

Ingredients

8 cups popped popcorn

13 oz. white CandiQuik, divided

1/2 cup Nutella

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup miniature M&M candies, divided

green gel food coloring (I use Wilton)

Instructions

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Place the popcorn in a large bowl. Follow the package directions to melt 12 oz. CandiQuik in the microwave. When melted and smooth, stir in the Nutella. Stir until melted and smooth again. Pour over the popcorn and toss until completely coated. Place popcorn on lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and 1/4 cup M&M's and toss again. Let set in refrigerator for 5 minutes.
Place the remaining 1 oz. CandiQuik in a small bowl and melt. Using a toothpick, add a drop of gel food color to the melted chocolate. Stir. Repeat if you want a darker color. Place in a plastic bag and cut the tip off. Drizzle over set popcorn and sprinkle with the other 1/4 cup M&M's. Let set. Store in a sealed container for 3-5 days. Makes 8 cups.

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If you liked this Nutella Popcorn, you might also like:

Tagalong Popcorn from Something Swanky

Twix Caramel Popcorn from Two Peas and their Pod

Biscoff Rolo Popcorn from Crumbs and Chaos

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Funfetti Nutella Cupcakes

February 5, 2013 33 Comments

I am the kind of person that when I like something…I will wear, eat, or make that thing forever.

The other day I was talking with a friend about clothing. She informed me that I was a layers kind of girl. I must have had a funny look on my face because she proceeded to say that I always have on 1-2 tank tops in different colors with a sweater and a necklace or earrings. It is so true! She completely described my all time go-to outfit. Later on that day I realized that I have been crushing on the same things for the past year or two. I guess it is safe to say that I know what I like.

sprinkles

Things I have been obsessing over for quite a while:

1. Ruffles
2. Cuff Bracelets
3. Green Smoothies
4. Cardigans and Tank Tops
5. Zebra print
6. Cupcakes
7. Sprinkles and Glitter
8. Shopping for Food Props
9. Wearing different patterns together
10. NUTELLA

Funfetti Nutella Cupcakes

A few weeks ago we had a dinner at our church and I volunteered to make dessert. I know…shocker there

I had a jar of Nutella and a few jars of half full sprinkles that needed used up. (Nutella is one of those things I always keep on hand.) As I looked through the cupboard I found that I had one white cake mix left. I love making semi-homemade desserts that don’t take a lot of time. There are a few extra ingredients that can be mixed into cake mixes to give them a great homemade taste.

Even my desserts have layers in them. Cupcakes with frosting that is layered with lots of sprinkles! I took all my half full jars of pink sprinkles and made my own custom topping for these cute Funfetti Nutella Cupcakes.

The cupcakes were good, but the frosting…oh, my! This frosting was so delicious!!! I am in love with how fluffy and creamy the Nutella and whipping cream made this frosting. When it was piped on, it looked like a chocolate soft serve cone! You could seriously just eat the frosting with a spoon!

Funfetti Nutella Cupcakes

Now here is the best part of these cupcakes…today is World Nutella Day. I had no idea when I started editing the pictures of these Funfetti Nutella Cupcakes this past weekend.

It was fate that I had these all ready to share with you.

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Funfetti Nutella Cupcakes

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Yield: 26 cupcakes

Funfetti Nutella Cupcakes

Funfetti cupcakes topped with a creamy Nutella frosting

Ingredients

For the Funfetti Cupcakes!

1 white cake mix (16.5 oz)

3 eggs

2/3 cup oil

1 cup buttermilk

1 box instant vanilla pudding

1/4 cup sprinkles

For the Nutella Frosting!

1 cup butter

1 cup Nutella

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/8 teaspoon salt

4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, buttermilk, and pudding. Beat on low for 1 minute, then beat for 2 minutes on medium speed. Stir in the sprinkles by hand.
Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full. Bake at 350* for 18-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
Cream the butter and Nutella together. Add the salt and vanilla and 2 Tbsp. whipping cream. Beat until creamy. Slowly add the powdered sugar.
After all the powdered sugar is beaten in, add the last 2 Tbsp. whipping cream and beat for 1-2 minutes on medium. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes and top with sprinkles if desired. Makes 26 cupcakes.

Notes

If you don't have buttermilk, you can also add 1 Tbsp. lemon juice and then finish filling with milk to equal 1 cup. Let stand for 5 minutes before using.

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Looking for more ways to feed your Nutella cravings…
here are a few favorites from our kitchen.

Coconut Nutella Cookies

Cheesecake Nutella Twists

Nutella Marshmallow Bars

More Nutella goodness:
Peanut Butter Nutella Pretzel Tart from Shugary Sweets
Triple Chocolate Nutella Cookies from The Sweet Chick
Nutella Gooey Butter Cake from TidyMom

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Strawberry Nutella Braid

December 23, 2012 6 Comments

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I think we are all ready for Christmas. Just a few little things left to do like wrapping the gifts and putting things in stockings. Oh, and plan breakfast for Christmas morning. I’m thinking about some Nutella crescent roll braids like this. I shared this one with Something Swanky a while ago, and just realized that I never shared it here.

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Do you like easy breakfast recipes? We do too. Easy recipes are perfect for a day when you want to spend it relaxing in your jammies with your kiddos. This is such a simple pastry that even the kids can help make one. My daughter loves that we braid this just like we braid her hair. [Read more...]

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Pumpkin Nutella Muffins and a Welcome Home Brands Giveaway

October 8, 2012 42 Comments

There are certain days that I just want to forget…

…last week I had a few of those.
It seemed like everything that I baked just didn’t go right.
One cookie recipe I tried twice, and both times it flopped.
I’m really bummed because it sounds good, but I haven’t gotten the consistency right yet.

Then on Wednesday morning I was driving the kids to school,
and apparently I was in my own little world.
I looked ahead, saw that the light was green and no one was coming either direction.
Then I was distracted by the red flashing lights at the new gas station.
I even pointed it out to the kids and said something
about someone must have been speeding and got pulled over bright and early.

All of a sudden my son asked me why I wasn’t stopping.
The green light that I had seen, turned yellow, and then red,
all while I was gawking at the flashing lights.

At that point it was slam on the brakes and slide through the intersection…
or just keep on going and blow through the red light.
No one was coming, so I opted for the second choice.
The first thing my son said was, “I’m going to tell Dad.”
He couldn’t believe I ran a red light.
Not the thing I want him to see when he is just a few years away from a license himself!!!

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Nutella Marshmallow Bars

July 15, 2012 60 Comments

I am really sorry to do this to you…again.

Fine. You and I both know that I’m not sorry one little bit

to have to share these awesomely deliciousness bars with you guys.

There are certain things in life that just make sense…

like peanut butter and chocolate or sprinkles and ice cream.

Want to know what doesn’t make sense?

Sitting in a wrestling meeting where they talk about conferences and meets

and a whole bunch of letters together that mean absolutely nothing to me.

The oldest Bruboy has decided to try his hand at wrestling this year.

I know…wrestling!!!

I’ve tried warning him about the “leotard”…and the grappling of boys on a mat,

but he still wants to give it a go. So I am all for it…just for him.

Even going to the “meet the new coach” meeting.

I totally felt like Charlie Brown listening to the teacher.

You know the waaahhh waaahhh waaaaahhh waaahhh?

I didn’t understand much of anything that night.

All I do know is that I signed a paper

and added our contact info as it came around.

Want to know what kept me going in the meeting?

The thought of these yummy bars sitting back at my house.

Believe me…any bar that has a full cup of Nutella AND

a full cup of marshmallow fluff will keep you awake too:-)

Yup, fluff and Nutella…just makes sense in my world.

Maybe I should plan on making these bars to hide in my purse for every wrestling meet

we go to this coming year.

I think these chewy bars will help me make it through.

Wrestling has never made sense to me…

maybe now that is my own kid, it will be more fun.

Or maybe it will just be even funnier? Not sure which.

These bars almost didn’t make it into the oven.

I was “this close” to grabbing a spoon and digging into the cake batter fluff Nutella mess!!!

Instead the spoon and I went to town on the last little bit of Nutella in the jar…

and it’s pretty possible that there were a few scoops of fluff that went down with it too:-)

Baking it up was totally worth the wait though.

I mean I did get my living room dusted while I waited.

Shew…glad that’s done for another month:-)

LOL! Priorities people. Dusting isn’t one of mine!!!

It’s just going to come right back in an hour.

Again…doesn’t make much sense:-)

Now these Nutella Marshmallow Bars…they make total sense!

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Nutella Marshmallow Bars

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 24 bars

Nutella Marshmallow Bars

Funfetti cake bars filled with Nutella and Marshmallow Cream

Ingredients

1 Funfetti cake mix

1/3 c. butter, melted

1/3 c. milk

1 c. Nutella

1 c. Marshmallow Cream

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, melted butter, and milk. The dough will be very sticky. Press half the batter in a greased 9×13 pan. Spread the Nutella on top of the dough. Very carefully spread the marshmallow fluff on top and swirl lightly.
Crumble the remaining batter on top of the fluff. Bake at 350* for 25 minutes. Do not over bake. Let cool completely before cutting into 24 squares. Store in a covered container.

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It’s possible I’m addicted to this chocolate goodness in a jar…

here are some other things I’ve made with it:-)

Coconut Nutella Cookies

Nutella Marshmallow Pumpkin Bread

Banana Nutella Quesadillas

Nutella Cheesecake Twists

Still want more Nutella goodness?

Some of my blog friends are just as crazy about the stuff:-)

Nutella No Bakes – Aimee from Shugary Sweets

Nutella Cookie Dough Dipped Pretzels – Dorothy from Crazy for Crust

Nutella Stuffed Cinnamon Sugar Muffins – Sally from Sally’s Baking Addiction

Nutella Fudgesicles – Katrina from In Katrina’s Kitchen

Chocolate Nutella Popovers – Keri from Shaken Together

Nutella S’mores Hand Pies – Hayley from The Domestic Rebel

Nutella Filled Oatmeal Cookie Pies – Ashley from Kitchen Meets Girl

Nutella Cupcakes – Ashton from Something Swanky

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Cheesecake Nutella Twists

April 19, 2012 62 Comments

Breakfast around here usually consists of
poptarts and cereal for the kids
and cantaloupe and coffee or smoothies for the adults.

Actually my kids love having muffins and pancakes too.

This poses a dilemma for the night owl that I am.

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Coconut Nutella Cookies

January 9, 2012 40 Comments

So my husband thinks I have a serious problem…

…every time I have a recipe idea, I add it to a list.

This said list has about 24 ideas on it…

and that is just the Iphone list.

(I have a notebook that has another food list;-)

This list is what caused my husband to think I am nuts.

Please reassure me and tell me that you have crazy lists too.

Maybe they aren’t lists full of sugary laden treats like mine,

but I would love to know I am not the only one

with a crazy list that is never ending.

Happy day! I got to cross one of the items off the list:-)

Sadly I added about 4 more over the weekend.

What I can I say?

Got sugar.

On the brain that is.

Back to crossing one off the list.

Last summer my husband and I had the opportunity

to go to St. Maarten for a week without our kids.

Best vacation spot EVAH!!!!

We are definitely going back with the kids sometime.

For breakfast one day I had Coconut Nutella crepes.

So you can guess what I added to my list…

coconut nutella something.

I knew I wanted to make something

with those two flavors paired together.

But it also had to be just the right recipe.

These cookies…

they were the right choice for this combination.

Just enough coconut, plenty of chocolatey Nutella.

Took me right back to the beach…

which in winter is where I really want to be.

Coconut Nutella Cookies

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Coconut Nutella Cookies

Soft coconut cookies with a hidden Nutella pocket

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening

1/2 c. brown sugar, packed

6 Tbsp. sugar

1 egg

1/4 c. milk

1/2 tsp. coconut extract

1 1/2 c. flour + 2 Tbsp.

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1 c. shredded coconut

1/2 c. Nutella

1/2 c. white chocolate chips

sprinkles

Instructions

Cream shortening and sugars in a large mixing bowl. Add the egg, milk, and extract and beat well until creamy. Slowly add the baking soda, salt, and flour. Stir in the coconut.
Roll the dough into 1 inch balls and set on wax paper. Make an indentation in the center of each ball. Fill with nutella. Cover the nutella with a small flattened piece of cookie dough. Seal the edges and roll into a ball again. (the dough is very sticky)
Place the dough balls onto an ungreased baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake at 375* for 9-10 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
Melt white chocolate chips in microwave safe bowl. Spoon into a plastic baggie and cut the tip off. Drizzle cookies with chocolate and add sprinkles. Keep in a sealed container for best taste.

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Do yourself a favor and make some for your favorite somebody…

or just make them for yourself to enjoy while the kids are in school.

It’s ok. I won’t tell:-)

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Nutella Marshmallow Pumpkin Bread

November 8, 2011 30 Comments

It is great to be back from Haiti. Our team had an amazing time serving there. It was fun and sad all in one. Fun because we were able to work together and meet some needs…but very sad because there were so many needs that we just could not feasibly meet. Thank you so much for all of you that prayed for our safety as we traveled and ministered for the past week. I will try to get some other pics and things from the trip up later this week. [Read more...]

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Chocolate Chip Nutella Cupcake

July 13, 2011 32 Comments

Do you know that automatic car washes are a stressful thing for me?
I had gone 19 years without venturing into one and I would
have been perfectly content to go another 19 years.
But my hubby wanted the van washed and he had to go to work,
so, he sent me on the mission.

Believe me I tried to get out of it…
because the thought of driving up to one and not getting my wheel
in the track was totally freaking me out!!!
I had visions of me totally missing it and then becoming so frustrated
and embarrassed that someone else would have to fix my problem.
And of course then I would never be able to go there again, because
I am sure they take pictures of “crazy” drivers and keep them posted
in their break room just so they can laugh it up during lunchtime!

My husband told me to suck it up and use the giant mirror that
is right above the track. He also said if I couldn’t do this simple
thing…he was going to revoke my driver’s license!
(I’m not 100% sure he was joking!!!)
Anyway, the threat of me being stuck at home forever
was enough to get me moving to the car wash!!!
I mean hello, I need a car to get me to the grocery store
every time I have a crazy need to bake something.
And let’s face it…that happens way more than I want to admit:-)

So the kids and I headed out and honest to goodness
I thought my heart was going to pound out of my chest,
but I am so happy to report that no pictures of this crazy
driver will be gracing their break room walls!!!!
I did it!
I actually used the mirror and got my tires
in the track on the first try!
Not sure if I could do it again…
and I have no intention of trying again anytime soon!

I am also pretty sure the threat of no vehicle
and no grocery store shopping
for yummy cupcake ingredients helped me steer so well…
that and a whole lot of prayer before, during, and after.

It would be tragic if I couldn’t get things like
cake mixes, chocolate chips, and nutella.
Because then you wouldn’t get to look at crazy things like these:-)

And you like it when I bake right???
Just humor me and say Yes!!!

Chocolate Chip Nutella Cupcakes

1 vanilla cake mix
1/2 c. sour cream
1 c. mini chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350* Fill muffin pan with liners and set aside. Prepare cake mix according to the box. Add the sour cream in with the water and oil. Toss the chocolate chips with 1 tbsp. flour. Gently stir the chips into the cake batter. Fill liners 3/4 full and bake for 22 minutes. Cool completely, then cut out a small section from the middle of the cupcake. (I use a melon baller, but use what works for you.) Fill with the nutella cream cheese mixture. Frost with vanilla butter cream (found HERE) and sprinkle with more mini chips. Keep cupcakes refrigerated because of the filling.

Nutella Cream Cheese Filling

12 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 c. nutella
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
4 tbsp. flour

Beat the cream cheese. Add the nutella and beat until creamy. Slowly stir in the rest of the ingredients until smooth. Makes enough to fill 24 cupcakes.

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Banana Nutella Quesadillas

January 5, 2011 41 Comments

hhhmmmm…
what to do with that half empty jar of Nutella in my cupboard?
(other than just eat it by the spoonfuls:-)

Banana Nutella Quesadillas, dessert quesadillas

Make some Banana Nutella Quesadillas of course.
Warm, ooeeyyy, goooeeeyyy, chocolatey, banana quesadillas!

Somehow I have created snack monsters in my kids!!!
They can eat dinner late
and still say they are hungry for a snack an hour later.
Now don’t get me wrong…
we don’t let them eat a snack every night.

Maybe just every other…LOL!

This is such a quick and easy dessert.
And it isn’t too super bad for you.

Oh wait it has butter in it… so scratch that.
It might be bad for you;-)
But it was super yummy so who cares!
You can work it off tomorrow.
And bonus, your kids will love you for it…
more than they already do.

Banana Nutella Quesadillas, dessert quesadillas

Banana Nutella Quesadillas

Yield: 16 wedges

Serving Size: 4 wedges

Banana Nutella Quesadillas

Cinnamon sugar quesadillas filled with Nutella and banana slices.

Ingredients

4 flour tortillas

1 Tablespoon butter

2 Tablespoons cinnamon sugar

1/4 cup Nutella

2 ripe bananas

Instructions

Spread butter on one side of each of the tortillas and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Place the butter side down on a warm skillet and heat until golden brown.
Spread the non butter side with Nutella. Top with banana slices. Place another warm tortilla shell, cinnamon side up, on top. Makes 2 full quesadillas. Cut each quesadilla into 8 wedges. Serve with Cool Whip if desired. Serves 4.

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