Surprises can be sweet. I’ve talked a bit about surprises before — about how I’m kind of in the middle, loving to surprise other people but enjoy being “in the know” myself.
I realized that the reason I had this outlook was because I had never really, truly been surprised before. When I was little, I would always plan my little birthday parties down to the napkins. I peeked behind the teacher’s desk on the last day of 2nd grade, so I knew that she had bought us all popsicles for the last day of school. And, as I told you before, I have a different ringtone for all of my contacts so I know who’s calling me before I pick up the phone.
Well, it’s that time of year again — prom season. After Spring break, I look forward for my entire school going on hold for all of the brief interruptions that break up the otherwise monotonous day.
For a girl with a limited attention span, having marshmallows, posters, and an ever-growing number of rose petals littering the floor of the forum is a wonderful thing. A Cappella groups bursting into song in the middle of a math quiz? Yes. Boys flying in the air holding prom posters? Double yes.
A lot has changed since my mom was in high school. Most boys don’t just call a girl up and ask her to prom like they used to. It has grown into a big production, and as the years go by it gets harder and harder to think of something that hasn’t been done before. Some boys will even go so far as to wear gold sparkly booty shorts and twerk on their high school crush until she says yes. For those of you who need a refresher on what “twerking” is, look no further than the link above.
Anyways, I’m somewhat glad that I’m not a boy who has to worry about thinking of something clever, funny, entertaining, and original every year.
Sometimes, it’s nice to let yourself be surprised. Which brings me to this recipe. Banana Nutella Eggrolls. Deep-fried Asian cuisine on the outside, and sweet, classic crepe fillings on the inside. You think you’re in for some shredded cabbage, pork, and eggs (classic egg roll fillings), but then BAM, you bite through the crunchy deep-fried crust to discover nothing but caramelized banana covered with oozing, melty Nutella. Mindblown. This is what happens when I’m at home alone for too long with leftover wonton wrappers. Maybe that should happen more often.
With love,
Erica
Ingredients
Lay out a wonton wrapper like a diamond. Spread a spoonful of Nutella lengthwise (see image). Place a banana half on top. Roll burrito-style. Seal with water.
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These look so good! And your boyfriend's prom proposal is adorable 🙂
Dru just did a guest post for me that involves banana and nutella, too!
http://sophiasbaking.blogspot.com/2013/05/banana-nutella-bars-teenage-cakeland.html
Thank you so much! Oh yum! I saw those in the facebook group and they looked delicious! I made a version of (healthy) banana nutella bars that you can find in my archive!
Duuuude, what an adorable way to be asked! Tiramisu? Heck yeah. I hope you have fun 🙂
Thanks Ellen! Oh yeah, that thing didn't last in my house for more than a day 😉
There's just something magical about bananas and nutella together. Looks delicious!
I agree completely! Once I ordered a calzone filled with bananas a nutella. Heaven!
YUM! I used to make these with my best friend when we were little, but never thought of using nutella! Delish! 🙂 xx
Yum! Yes nutella adds a nice, hazelnutty flavor to the chocolate banana combination!
awwww omg that is toooo cute-what a good bf!!!
And omg these eggrolls SHUTUP
Tiramisu is the way to this girls heart! Haha you have to try these eggrolls, they're dangerously easy to make.
Any surprise involving tiramisu sounds amazing to me! I love these fried treats. They seem so easy to whip up, too!
Super easy! … dangerously easy! 🙂
Um, okay, that was the cutest thing I've ever seen and/or heard ever!
ahhh, you're making pretty jealous that we don't have proms in the UK..
At least we have bananas and nutella though so I can make these hahah 🙂
Thanks Izy! 🙂 You have to try it (oh my god if you didn't have bananas and nutella across the pond, I'd have to send you my foodie packages more often!)
Do you think I can wrap them then put them in the fridge to fry the next day? I'm not sure if the bananas will brown.
That would totally work! What a wonderful idea!
Tumblr sent me here and I am literally this close to going to the 24-hour supermarket and getting all this. I want this so bad
Hahaha! Let me know how you like them!
Excellent round up of all the delicious recipes. Wonderfully prepared.
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Egg Rolls are my favorite thing!! This will soon be an often repeated meal at my house. It works great with our Gluten Free eating as well!! Thanks so much for the great recipe!chowringhee