Make a Nutella and Fruit Waffle for a decadent, yummy breakfast! Topped with Nutella, strawberries, blueberries and bananas, you’ll love it!
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What Inspired Me To Make These Waffles
In October of last year (2024), my husband and I flew to Portugal to see our son and daughter-in-law who live in Central Portugal. We also spent a few days exploring Lisbon and found a little restaurant just a few doors down from our hotel in the Alfama district, where we enjoyed having dinner one evening.
The restaurant was pretty basic and unassuming looking on the outside, but it was so cute on the inside! Let me tell you, the food and service here were outstanding!
It was so amazing (thanks to Chef Demer and his team) that we went back for another dinner the next evening AND for breakfast the following morning! Yes… it was THAT GOOD!
Gosta Do Castelo
The restaurant is Gosta Do Castelo, and it is located up on the hill near the famous castle (Castelo de São Jorge) in the Alfama district of Lisbon. All of the meals we had there were insanely delicious, and the service and friendliness of their entire staff was incredible!
The morning we had breakfast there I had a granola and fruit overnight oats bowl, and my husband ordered waffles with Nutella and fruit. They both looked and tasted fantastic!
After seeing the beautiful way both of these meals were presented, I KNEW I had to come home and try and re-create that amazing looking waffle so I could enjoy it myself!
That is the true story of how I was inspired to make this decadent waffle breakfast in the comfort of my own home! For my husband and I this an occasional treat, and it’s delicious! So, here’s how to make a yummy Nutella and Fruit Waffle.
Make The Waffle(s)
Use the waffle batter of your own choice, whether it is a commercially prepared mix OR a homemade waffle mix, and prepare it according to the instructions. This is completely your choice, of course.
Make the kind of waffles you enjoy and typically make, and then “fancy them up” with the Nutella and recommended fruit toppings, and I’m positive they’ll be enjoyed!
I use our Belgian waffle maker to make one thick round waffle per serving, but it is certainly okay to use two smaller, thinner waffles and layer them on the plate (just as the restaurant in Portugal did- see above pic).
TIP: By the way, if it is quicker and more convenient for your schedule (and you enjoy them), use frozen waffles, prepared according to the package directions.
Prepare The Toppings While The Waffle Cooks
While the waffle is cooking, prepare the fruit topping for the finished waffle. For each waffle, slice a banana into ½” slices and cut about 3-4 fresh strawberries into thin slices.
You will also need about 10-12 fresh blueberries for the waffle topping and an optional peppermint sprig or a fresh pea tendril for garnish, if desired. Poppy seeds and a jar of Nutella chocolate hazelnut spread will also be needed!
Assemble And Serve The Nutella And Fruit Waffle
Remove the waffle from the waffle maker once it is done cooking and is browned and crispy. Place it on a serving plate and decorate it for serving while it is still hot.
Spread Nutella over the top of the waffle, to cover it with the yummy chocolate. The amount of Nutella you use is completely up to you! I typically spread about 2 Tablespoons over the surface of the waffle.
Arrange the banana and strawberry slices decoratively on top of the Nutella spread. Sprinkle a few blueberries on top of the waffle, then sprinkle poppyseeds on top of the banana slices, as shown below.
If desired, sprinkle the waffle with sifted powdered sugar. You can also garnish the waffle with a sprig of fresh peppermint or a fresh pea tendril (shown below), for a little pop of added color.
Serve the Nutella and fruit waffle immediately, grab a fork, and dig in! The fresh fruit and deep creamy chocolate hazelnut Nutella combine to make this a beautiful and delicious breakfast treat!
I hope you have the opportunity to try this yummy, decadent Nutella and fruit waffle, and trust you’re going to enjoy it as much as we do!
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Make a Nutella and Fruit Waffle for a decadent, yummy breakfast! Topped with Nutella, strawberries, blueberries and bananas, you'll love it!
- 1 4" waffle use homemade OR frozen, as desired
- 2 Tablespoons Nutella hazelnut spread
- 1 medium banana peeled, cut in ½" slices
- 3 large fresh strawberries de-stemmed, cut in thin slices
- 10 fresh blueberries or more, if desired
- ¼ teaspoon poppy seeds
Use a waffle batter of your choice, whether it is a commercially prepared mix OR a homemade waffle mix. Prepare the batter according to package instructions.
Preheat waffle maker according to manufacturer directions. **If you're going to use frozen waffles, prepare them according to the package directions.**
Cook waffle according to directions. Remove waffle from the waffle maker (or toaster if using) once it is done cooking, browned and crispy. Place waffle on a serving plate.
Spread Nutella over the top of the waffle. **The amount of Nutella used is totally up to you! I usually spread about 2 Tablespoons on the waffle.
Arrange the banana and strawberry slices decoratively on top of the Nutella. Sprinkle a few blueberries on top of the waffle, then sprinkle poppyseeds on top of the banana slices.
If desired, sprinkle waffle with sifted powdered sugar. Garnish with fresh peppermint leaves or a fresh pea tendril, for added color (optional). Serve.
NOTE: Waffles may vary widely in size depending on the waffle maker used (or if using frozen waffles). The caloric calculation was made using a standard 4" size waffle using a mix, as this is the size most commonly made or purchased. Photos are shown using a larger, 6" Belgian-style waffle, which would have a higher caloric value.
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