Nutella Toast Recipe

Prep bread and pan

Bring bread to room temperature if refrigerated. Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat for 1–2 minutes, or preheat a toaster if you prefer toasting that way.

Lightly butter one side of each slice of bread with the unsalted butter. If desired, sprinkle a small pinch of salt into the butter for a faint savory contrast.

Place the buttered-side down in the hot skillet. Cook 2–3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crisp. Flip and cook the other side 1–2 minutes until lightly browned. If using a toaster, toast both sides until golden then butter one side immediately.

While the toast is hot, spread about 1½ tablespoons of Nutella evenly over each slice. The residual heat will make the Nutella slightly melty and easier to spread; warm Nutella in the microwave for 5–8 seconds if it is very firm.

Arrange banana slices evenly over one or both slices as desired.

Sprinkle chopped toasted hazelnuts over the banana and Nutella for crunch (1 tablespoon total). If you don't have toasted hazelnuts, you can use chopped almonds or omit.

Finish with a very small pinch (about 1/4 tsp) of sea salt flakes scattered lightly across the slices to brighten flavors. Add cacao nibs or chocolate shavings for extra texture and a dusting of powdered sugar if you like a sweeter, decorative finish.

Serve immediately while the toast is warm and Nutella is slightly melty.