Nutella Banana Hand Pies

Nutella

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate spread

💰Cheaper: chocolate hazelnut spread

Dark chocolate spread can be lower in sugar.

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Homemade dough can save costs and be healthier.

bananas

🥗Healthier: apples

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Canned fruit can be a cost-effective alternative.

egg

🥗Healthier: flax egg

💰Cheaper: water

Flax egg is a vegan alternative.

Mix flour, salt, and sugar to combine.

Incorporate chilled butter until crumbs are formed.

Add ice cold water and mix until incorporated.

Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour.

Roll the dough to ⅛ inch (3mm) thick.

Cut out 3 1/2 inch (9 cm) circles from the dough.

Fill each circle with about 1 tsp Nutella, chopped hazelnuts, and a banana slice.

Brush the edges with beaten egg.

Fold the dough over the filling and use a fork to press the edges together to seal.

Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with brown sugar.

Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 25-30 minutes.

Cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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