Pin It My roommate burst into the kitchen on a random Tuesday afternoon looking absolutely defeated about having nothing sweet to eat, so I grabbed a tortilla and basically improvised this whole thing in about five minutes—and watching her face light up when she took that first bite of warm, melty chocolate and banana was better than any carefully planned dessert could ever be. It's become my go-to when I need something that feels indulgent but doesn't require actual skill or planning.
I made these for my sister's study group one night when they showed up exhausted from a marathon exam session, and I watched them go from stressed and tired to actually laughing and reaching for seconds—it's wild how the right food at the right moment can just shift someone's whole mood.
Ingredients
- Flour tortillas: You want the soft, pliable kind that actually fold without cracking; the thicker whole wheat ones are harder to work with here.
- Nutella: Or any chocolate-hazelnut spread you love—I've tested this with cheaper brands and it absolutely works, so don't stress about the premium stuff.
- Ripe bananas: Not too soft or they'll mush everywhere, but soft enough that they slice cleanly without being crunchy.
- Hazelnuts: Optional but they add this satisfying crunch that plays really nice against the soft banana and melty chocolate.
- Butter: Just enough to get those edges golden and crispy; this is where the magic texture-wise actually happens.
- Powdered sugar and ice cream: These finish it off, but honestly you can skip them if you're eating this solo at midnight like I do half the time.
Instructions
- Make your cut:
- Lay the tortilla flat and cut a straight line from the center outward to the edge—think of it like drawing a radius on a circle. This one cut is what lets the whole folding magic happen.
- Fill your quarters:
- Spread Nutella in one section, banana slices in the next, hazelnuts in the third, and either leave the last one blank or add more chocolate if you're feeling generous. The messiness here is part of the charm.
- Fold into a triangle:
- Starting at your cut edge, fold the Nutella section over onto the bananas, then keep folding like you're wrapping a little chocolate present. It should form a rough triangle and hold together pretty well.
- Repeat with wrap two:
- Do the exact same thing with your second tortilla and the remaining ingredients.
- Pan fry until golden:
- Melt butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat, then cook each folded wrap for about a minute to ninety seconds per side until the outside turns golden and the edges crisp up. You'll smell the Nutella toasting and that's your signal to pay attention.
- Plate and dust:
- Slide it onto a plate while it's still warm, dust with powdered sugar if you want that extra sweetness, and top with ice cream or whipped cream if you're not eating this solo in your pajamas.
Pin It There's something about sitting on the kitchen counter at 10 PM with a warm chocolate-filled pastry that tastes restaurant-quality but took you less time than scrolling through your phone—it's those small moments of caring for yourself without overthinking it that I remember most.
Why This Works As Both Snack and Dessert
The beauty of this thing is that it bridges the gap between a casual snack and something that feels genuinely special—you can make it when you're hungry between meals, or dress it up with ice cream and powdered sugar when you want something that feels more like dessert. I've served these at the end of lazy dinners and also grabbed one mid-afternoon when I needed a pick-me-up, and it works equally well in both situations.
Swapping and Building on the Basics
Once you nail the folding technique, you can honestly play with this however your mood strikes—I've done strawberries instead of bananas, added a smear of peanut butter for depth, even tossed in mini marshmallows and toasted them until they got slightly gooey. The structure stays the same, but the flavor combinations are genuinely endless.
Making It Feel Restaurant-Quality
The trick isn't fancy ingredients or technique—it's the butter getting those edges crispy and the fact that you're serving it warm. Cold Nutella tastes fine but isn't special; warm chocolate with that contrast of crispy and soft is when the whole thing comes alive. The powdered sugar and ice cream aren't just garnish, they're the little details that make it feel intentional.
- Always serve this warm—the texture and flavor are a completely different experience than room temperature.
- If you're making these ahead, reheat gently in the skillet for just a few seconds rather than microwaving, which makes the tortilla tough.
- The banana slices are the anchor that keeps everything from being pure sugar overload, so don't skip them even if you think you want to.
Pin It This is the kind of recipe that becomes part of your rotation not because it's complicated or impressive, but because it genuinely delivers happiness in ten minutes. It's become my favorite thing to make when I want to feel like I'm doing something nice for myself without the actual effort.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do you fold the tortilla for this dish?
Cut the tortilla from the center to the edge, dividing it into four quarters. Spread Nutella and place banana slices on separate quarters, then fold sequentially starting from the cut edge to form a triangle.
- → Can I use other spreads instead of Nutella?
Yes, chocolate hazelnut spreads or alternatives like peanut butter work well and add delicious variations.
- → What is the best way to cook the folded wrap?
Heat butter in a non-stick skillet on medium, then cook the folded wraps 1–2 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- → Are chopped hazelnuts necessary?
No, they are optional but add a pleasant crunch and enhance the hazelnut flavor.
- → How can I serve this snack for extra indulgence?
Dust with powdered sugar and add whipped cream or vanilla ice cream as toppings for a richer treat.