Spice Bread + Nutella: How a Spontaneous Try Changed My Breakfast Life
Sometimes culinary magic happens exactly when you least expect it. For me, it was a slice of German-style spice bread — a dark, gently sweet loaf flavored with warming spices like coriander seed, (cinnamon), and cloves (not to be confused with pumpkin spice or gingerbread).
A jar of Nutella was sitting next to it, and after 40 years of eating Nutella only on white rolls or toast, I thought: Why not… just try it.
And then it happened.
The first bite was a surprising moment — almost ridiculously intense.
The sweet creaminess of Nutella melts into the warm, aromatic spices of the bread. The coriander seed (a citrusy, warm spice — not cilantro) adds a bright, unexpected lift that harmonizes beautifully with the chocolate-hazelnut sweetness.
It was as if my brain thought simultaneously:
“I know this!”
and
“What on earth is this — and why is it so good?!”
After four decades of breakfast routine, it felt like rediscovering something familiar. An upgrade to a memory. A tiny revolution on a slice of bread.
Why It Works (Especially If You’ve Never Had German Spice Bread)
- Spice bread isn’t overly sweet.
It’s closer to a rustic loaf with warm spices than to American-style sweet breads. - Coriander seed is the secret weapon.
It has a lemony, floral warmth — completely different from fresh cilantro.
In spice bread, it adds depth that plays surprisingly well with Nutella. - Nutella gains complexity.
Its sweetness and fat carry the spice notes, turning a childhood favorite into something almost gourmet.
Conclusion
Spice bread with Nutella is no longer just an experiment — it’s here to stay.
And maybe it shows that shaking up old habits now and then is worth it.
If you’ve been eating the same breakfast for years:
Try something unexpected. Your personal “wow” moment might be waiting right next to the toaster.
(A Note on Palm-Oil-Free Options)
If you love the idea of this combination but prefer a palm-oil-free chocolate-hazelnut spread, there are some excellent alternatives out there. Brands like Rigoni di Asiago Nocciolata (Organic), Nutvia, Vego Chocolate Spread, or Milford Choco Nussa (Palm-oil-free version) offer rich, creamy spreads without palm oil.