Why do we love sweet desserts?
People’s love of sweet desserts can be attributed to a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors.
When we eat sugary foods, our brains release chemicals that make us feel good. This makes us want more sweet stuff.
Eating sweets can also make us feel better when we’re stressed or sad, creating a link between desserts and feeling happy.
Plus, our families, cultures, and society often celebrate with sweet treats, making us associate desserts with good times.
Sugary foods are everywhere, making them easy to get, which adds to the addiction.
Over time, eating lots of sweets can make us crave them even more, creating a cycle of wanting more and more.
A favorite – Nutella.
Nutella has a tasty history. It was created in the 1940s by Pietro Ferrero in Italy. Originally, it was called “Giandujot,” a paste made from hazelnuts and cocoa.
During World War II, cocoa was scarce, so Ferrero added hazelnuts to stretch the cocoa supply.
In 1964, Ferrero’s son revamped the recipe and renamed it Nutella. It became popular in Europe and later worldwide due to its delicious flavor.
Nutella’s creamy, chocolatey taste made it a household favorite, often spread on bread or used in desserts. Today, Nutella is a beloved global brand, enjoyed by millions as a sweet and indulgent treat.
Bananas are a fantastic source of nutrients that offer several health benefits.
As shared by EatingWell, they contain B vitamins that help your body produce energy, making them a great choice for boosting your energy levels.
When paired with healthy fats or protein, bananas can help sustain this energy. Additionally, eating bananas as part of a balanced meal may help you feel full longer, potentially aiding in weight management.
With a decent fiber content, bananas support regular bowel movements and offer valuable fiber types like pectin and resistant starch, which benefit gut health.
These fruits are also rich in potassium, vital for a healthy heart and potentially aiding in managing blood pressure.
Moreover, bananas contain antioxidants that combat oxidative stress, reducing the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes. Including bananas in your daily diet can be a simple and tasty way to promote overall health and well-being.
Now, imagine Nutella and bananas joining forces to create a deliciously nutritious dessert.
Yes, you read that right! Bananas and a jar of Nutella in a quick and easy recipe that you wouldn’t dare to miss.
The ingredients?
- 400 grams (14 ounces) of puff pastry
- 150 grams (5 ounces) of Nutella
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 egg
This recipe isn’t the only easy thing but so is finding these ingredients, right?
Get ready to create, see, and taste this yummy dessert. In 3, 2, 1…
Step 1: Lay the puff pastry flat on a clean surface, preferably on top of a baking sheet or parchment paper. Grab any circular (make sure it’s clean) stuff and use it to trace out through the puff pastry.
Trace out as many as possible.
Step 2: Spread a decent amount of Nutella on the traced-out puff pastry circles, but leave the edges.
Put another puff pastry on top and do the same process, each piece should have 3 puff pastry circles with only the middle piece with Nutella spread on both sides.
Step 3: Press the middle of the Nutella-filled puff pastry circles using any circular object (looks like a long shot glass in the video).
Press and hold, then slice through its edges, like slicing a pizza but leaving the middle part untouched.
Step 4: Press all the sliced edges to seal the Nutella filling inside.
This also gives them a puffy look, like a snowflake. Put a decent amount of Nutella on the pressed middle part and top it with a slice (preferably, half cm thick) of banana.
Do the same process to the rest of the ingredients until you run out of puff pastry. Then beat an egg and coat the outer parts using a pastry brush.
Step 5: Bake them in the oven for 30 minutes under 180° C (356° F).
Best served while hot! Try it and be the judge.
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