Comments on: What’s the deal with Nutella?

By: Kelli Jennings

Kelli Jennings — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:14:00 +0000

Hi Keith – thanks for the link, I’ll check it out. There’s definitely a lot of recipes for it out there. The ones similar to nutella tend to have loads of sugar. The ones similar to PB & Co. chocolate peanut butter are better nutritionally, but I haven’t found a recipe that captures the magic they put in that bottle!
Thanks again! Kelli, RD

By: Kelli Jennings

Kelli Jennings — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:13:00 +0000

@ Ashley & Julesmpg, yes, I know, it’s good. And post-ride, it can still work. It’s just not a good choice for Daily Nutrition. And, I feel it’s important to point it out mostly because it’s a bit deceiving – it’s more similar to jelly than to peanut butter, considering it’s high sugar and low protein.
Kelli, RD

By: Julesmpg

Julesmpg — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 01:12:00 +0000

I just like to eat a spoonful a day. Very rarely I indulge in a PB and Nutella sandwich after a workout. I will have to try the PB you suggested.

By: Ashley Hill

Ashley Hill — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:19:00 +0000

Awww but I love Nutella! I usually put it in my smoothies post ride.

- Ashley
http://aerochick.com

By: Keith Moore

Keith Moore — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:40:00 +0000

You can always make your own and tweak the ingredients as you see fit.
http://www.nutmegnanny.com/2012/04/09/homemade-nutella/ looks like a good recipe (but I haven’t actually tried it yet).