Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices thick-cut bread (brioche, white, whole wheat, or sourdough)
- 3-4 tablespoons Nutella (or chocolate hazelnut spread)
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 1 teaspoon butter (optional, for toasting)
- Pinch of sea salt (optional but recommended)
Optional Toppings (choose your favorites):
- Chopped hazelnuts (2 tablespoons)
- Sliced strawberries (¼ cup)
- Honey drizzle (1 tablespoon)
- Mini chocolate chips (1 tablespoon)
- Shredded coconut (1 tablespoon)
- Crushed graham crackers
- Whipped cream
- Peanut butter (for extra protein)
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Toast the Bread: Place your bread slices in the toaster or toaster oven. Toast until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes depending on your desired crispness. For extra richness, lightly butter the bread before toasting. The toast should be golden and crispy enough to support the toppings without getting soggy. If you prefer softer toast, reduce toasting time slightly, but remember that crispier toast provides better texture contrast with the creamy Nutella.
- Prepare the Banana: While your bread is toasting, peel the banana and slice it into rounds approximately ¼-inch thick. Try to keep the slices uniform for the best presentation. You can slice them straight across for classic rounds, or cut them at a slight angle for oval-shaped slices that look more elegant. Set aside on your cutting board.
- Spread the Nutella: Once your toast is ready and still warm, immediately spread 1½ to 2 tablespoons of Nutella on each slice. Spread it all the way to the edges for maximum coverage and flavor in every bite. The warmth of the toast will make the Nutella slightly melty and easier to spread, creating a luscious, smooth layer. Don’t be shy with the Nutella—this is a treat, after all!
- Arrange the Banana Slices: Place banana slices on top of the Nutella in your preferred pattern. You can arrange them in neat rows for a clean, organized look, overlap them in a shingled pattern for elegant presentation, or scatter them randomly for a rustic appearance. Use the entire banana divided between both slices of toast.
- Add Your Toppings: This is where the fun begins! Sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts for crunch, add sliced strawberries for color and tartness, drizzle with honey in a zigzag pattern, or scatter mini chocolate chips on top. Add a small pinch of flaky sea salt to enhance all the flavors—this is an optional but highly recommended step that makes a surprising difference.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your Banana Nutella Toast right away while the toast is still warm and crispy. The contrast between warm, crispy bread and cool, creamy toppings is what makes this breakfast special. Serve on a pretty plate, take that Pinterest-worthy photo, and dig in!
Notes
- Nutella Temperature: Keep Nutella at room temperature for easiest spreading. Cold Nutella is difficult to spread and may tear your toast.
- Banana Ripeness: Use bananas that are yellow with just a few brown spots—ripe enough to be sweet but firm enough to hold their shape.
- Prevent Sogginess: Eat immediately after assembling, or the moisture from banana and Nutella will soften the toast.
- Make It Healthier: Use whole wheat bread, reduce Nutella to 1 tablespoon per slice, and add extra fruit for natural sweetness.
- Nut-Free Version: Substitute Nutella with sun butter and cocoa powder mixed together, or use nut-free chocolate spread.
- Protein Boost: Add a layer of peanut butter or almond butter underneath the Nutella for extra staying power.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 slices with basic toppings)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 245mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg