Description
This homemade Nutella recipe is a deliciously smooth and chocolatey spread made from roasted hazelnuts, raw cacao, and natural sweeteners. It offers a healthier, additive-free alternative to store-bought versions, blending creamy hazelnut butter with deep cacao flavor and a touch of vanilla for a decadent treat.
Ingredients
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Nutella Ingredients
- 2 cups raw hazelnuts
- 2 tbsp coconut oil or hazelnut oil
- 2/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1/3 cup raw cacao powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Roast the hazelnuts: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the raw hazelnuts evenly on a baking sheet and roast them for 10-12 minutes, or until the skins become dark, cracked, and fragrant.
- Remove the skins: Allow the hazelnuts to cool until they are comfortable to handle. Transfer them to a clean kitchen towel and rub vigorously until most of their skins are removed, leaving you with mostly skinless nuts.
- Create hazelnut butter: Place the peeled hazelnuts into a food processor and blend for 5-6 minutes. Continue blending until the nuts release their oils and transform into a creamy, smooth hazelnut butter. Add the coconut or hazelnut oil and blend for an additional minute to fully incorporate it.
- Add flavorings and sweetener: Add the coconut sugar (preferably powdered in a spice grinder for smoothness), raw cacao powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt to the hazelnut butter. Blend the mixture until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the spread is silky smooth.
- Store or serve: Transfer the homemade Nutella into a clean storage container. It will firm up slightly as it cools. Enjoy immediately if desired or store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Notes
- This homemade Nutella has a richer, more natural flavor than store-bought versions and contains no additives or preservatives.
- Using a spice grinder to powder the coconut sugar helps create a smoother texture.
- The spread will firm up in the fridge but remains creamy at room temperature.
- You can adjust sweetness or cocoa intensity to taste by varying sugar and cacao amounts.
- Perfect for spreading on toast, adding to desserts, or enjoying by the spoonful!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp (about 30g)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 17 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
