I make this Nutella and banana pizza when I want a dessert to share, something simple but really satisfying: a thin crust that's crispy, Nutella that becomes a little runny when it gets hot, and banana slices that melt just the right amount.
The first time I tried this recipe was one evening when I had leftover pizza dough in the fridge and two bananas that were too ripe to eat as is. Since then, it's become my go-to "quick dessert": because it's prepared while the oven is heating up, and it all comes out as one large pizza that you can slice like a real one.
I like to add a handful of roasted hazelnuts for crunch (and because chocolate + hazelnut is a no-brainer). And I finish with a little orange zest: it's not there to make it complicated, just to add a fresh flavor that prevents it from being too sweet.
If you want to make it your own, focus on the baking time: the longer you bake the crust (without burning it), the better the contrast with the filling. And for the bananas, the idea is for them to be tender, not mushy. Serve immediately, and that's when the magic will happen!
Nutella and banana pizza
4
people14
minutes29
minutes603
kcal43
minutesA dessert pizza recipe with a thin, golden, and crispy crust, spread with still-warm Nutella and topped with soft bananas. Yum! Finished with toasted hazelnuts and a touch of orange zest to brighten up the chocolate.
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Ingredients
1 round pizza dough (approx. 260g each), ready to roll out
220g Nutella of
2 bananas (approx. 120g each with the peel)
40g of whole hazelnuts
1 orange (finely grated zest)
10g butter (for finishing)
1 pinch of fine salt
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Preparation steps
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (fan oven). Place a baking tray in the middle of the oven so that it also heats up: this helps to get a nice crispy bottom.
- Roughly chop the hazelnuts. Toast them for 4 to 5 minutes in a dry pan, stirring often, until they smell like roasted hazelnuts. Set aside.
- Unroll the pizza dough onto its baking paper. Prick it lightly with a fork (without going all the way through, just a few holes).
- Place the dough on the hot baking sheet for a pre-bake of 7 minutes. It should start to brown but remain soft in the center.
- Meanwhile, peel the bananas and slice them into rounds about 5 mm thick. Remove a little orange zest (only the orange part).
- Take out the pastry. Spread the Nutella in an even layer, leaving a 1 cm border. Add a pinch of fine salt: it enhances the chocolate flavor without making it salty.
- Arrange the banana slices over the entire surface. Sprinkle with toasted hazelnuts.
- Return to the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the banana is tender.
- Once out of the oven, add the butter in very small pieces to the hot pizza (it melts and adds an incredibly delicious touch). Finish with the orange zest.
- Cut into slices and serve immediately, while the pastry is crisp and the Nutella is still warm.
📊 Nutritional Information
1 portion (1/4 pizza, approx. 190g)
| Nutrient | Value |
|---|---|
| Calories | 603 kcal |
| Proteins | 9g |
| Carbohydrates | 76g |
| including sugars | 44g |
| Lipids | 30g |
| including saturated fatty acids | 11g |
| Fibers | 6g |
| Sodium | 320mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin B6 | 25% AJR |
| Vitamin C | 18% AJR |
| Vitamin E | 20% AJR |
| Minerals | |
| Potassium | 18% AJR |
| Magnesium | 20% AJR |
| Iron | 18% AJR |
* RDA = Recommended Daily Allowance
📝 Notes
If you are preparing the recipe for children, cut the pizza with a pair of kitchen scissors: this will go through the banana and the dough without everything sliding.
💡 Chef's Tips
For a truly crispy pizza crust, pre-baking is key.
If your Nutella is too firm, microwave the jar for 20 seconds (lid removed) or place it in a bain-marie for a few minutes to soften it before spreading.
🔄 Variations
- Crispier recipe: sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar on the edges before the second baking for a caramelized effect.
- Fruitier Nutella banana pizza: add a few thin slices of pear in addition to the banana (keeping the same base).
