Strawberry, Banana, and Nutella Pancake Kabobs

d3972267-031a-4f5e-b8e9-2b168e17b279

It’s certainly not good for my weight loss efforts, but I confess that I have a bit of an obsession with all things Nutella. These yummy Nutella pancake kabobs look like the perfect thing to serve the morning after a sleepover party. Fresh fruit, Nutella, and tiny pancakes make for a winning combination, especially when they’re in such a convenient snackable form! Visit Tablespoon.com for the recipe.

Updated:

Hey there, fellow pancake lovers! So, I first shared this Strawberry Banana and Nutella Pancake Kabob recipe a while back, and I can’t even begin to tell you how much of a hit it’s been in our house. Seriously, it’s been a go-to favorite for sleepovers, and my kids—now teens—still ask for it when they’re having friends over. It’s one of those recipes that somehow always feels like a treat, but it’s super easy to whip up (and you know how much I love anything that’s simple but still feels like a little bit of magic in the kitchen).

Honestly, since writing this article, I’ve made these kabobs so many times that I’ve pretty much got the recipe down to a science. They’re quick to assemble, fun to eat, and packed with all the flavors you could want in a bite-sized snack. The Nutella, the fresh fruit, and those soft pancakes come together in a way that’s so satisfying. If you haven’t tried it yet, you’re seriously missing out—whether you’re hosting a sleepover, need a party snack, or just want something fun to make with the kiddos, this one’s a winner every time.

Not too long ago I did a test knit for another designer that was for a cabled cardigan. It’s really cozy and nice but it just about broke me in a ton of different ways. I couldn’t get gauge, which I suppose is my own problem, but mainly I was somehow both bored and forced to pay attention at the same time.

Because it used the same cable all over, I always had to know what row I was on, but nine out of ten of those rows, nothing in particular was going on. So I couldn’t stop paying attention, but what I needed to attend to was boring.

It may have ruined me for knitting cabled sweaters, but maybe I just need something that’s more engaging. Like this Modern Aran Cardigan pattern from Lion Brand Yarn.

This is a reworking of an old pattern from their archives, and you can tell that form the classic look of the cables and the oversized feel (nothing cropped about this one!). It has allover cables, but like a classic Aran sweater it’s not the same cable, so you’ll have to pay attention to what row you’re on and what cable turns happen for which cables on that row.

Because of this, it’s considered an intermediate knitting pattern, but if you’re comfortable working from multiple charts at once it shouldn’t be a problem for you. There are three different charts and seven different cable moves.

Also because the pattern is so big and boxy there are only two sizes available, with a finished chest measurement of either 49 or 63 inches (that’s 124.5 or 160 cm). It’s up to you to decide how much ease you would like and whether that will work for your body.

The pattern uses worsted weight yarn (and calls for another classic, Lion Brand Fisherman’s Wool). It calls for six buttons and includes pockets to make it extra cozy.

This one looks like a great winter project to make and to wear if you’re up for a bit of a challenge. You can grab the free pattern or buy a kit with the yarn needed direct from Lion Brand Yarn.

[Photo: Lion Brand Yarn]

Have you read?