I feel like I gained 5 lbs just reading this thread.

Nutella is a wonderful, healthy way to start the day for the whole family.

I want to frost a cake with it.

Anonymous wrote:OP here. It was sitting on the kitchen counter for a few weeks, maybe that could be it? I also was dipping the knife in without stirring it first. My oldest hated it but I re-opened it the other day and she seems to have changed her mind. Unfortunately, I am not a chocolate lover but I would love a good caramel spread for toast. Anyone know of one?

we buy Dulce de Leche from the latin market, which is essentially a caramel spread. We put it on toast or thomas' english muffins. SO GOOD.

As for the nutella, DH just eats it with a spoon. The bread crumblyness gets worse if its old/ refrigerated, but fresh shouldn't do too much damage. You've gotta put it on nice and thick

Nutella crepes, so yummy!!

I read this thread and decided I needed a Nutella crepe for lunch. I just finished it off! So good!

Anonymous wrote:I'm glad this is anonymous---it's AMAZING on Eggo waffles--tastes like crepes....

Oooh, nutella with pancakes- also very good!

Anonymous wrote:Mine would never last on the kitchen counter for a couple of weeks! Maybe if I hide it in the back of the pantry and forget about it.....

It wouldn't last an hour on my kitchen counter!

Nutella has a pretty high sugar content and can be kind of runny for my taste. I love the chocolate peanut butter spread by the peanut butter company (blue colored lid). They sell it at target and whole foods. I prefer it to regular peanut butter and jelly. I think it only has like 6 grams of sugar compared to 20+ for nutella. I am ashamed to admit how many jars I go through

I'm glad this is anonymous---it's AMAZING on Eggo waffles--tastes like crepes....

Anonymous wrote:Definitely don't refrigerate it; it's tough enough to spread at room temperature. We don't eat it much because it's not the healthiest thing and is quite expensive.

You can get two huge jars for $10 at Costco.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. It was sitting on the kitchen counter for a few weeks, maybe that could be it? I also was dipping the knife in without stirring it first. My oldest hated it but I re-opened it the other day and she seems to have changed her mind. Unfortunately, I am not a chocolate lover but I would love a good caramel spread for toast. Anyone know of one?

I saw a Philadelphia cream cheese/caramel spread in the supermarket the other day. They also had chocolate.

I made a mental note.

Yum! Thank you, I will check that out!

Mine would never last on the kitchen counter for a couple of weeks! Maybe if I hide it in the back of the pantry and forget about it.....

Yes it is that messy. But it is divine. If you don't find it worth the mess, well you're doing it wrong

Key though is mentioned above. Good French bread (you know the stuff they lug around sticking out a bag -- it is tough unlike stuff you buy pre-sliced).

I prefer spoon. It's healthier b/c you save the carbs for the sugar

Meh. I think it's gross.