Chocolate probably has to be one of the best foods ever, not only is it so delicious but it’s so versatile! And then there’s the genius that decided to try hazelnuts with chocolate, which is an amazing combination. Nutella took that great flavor combo and made it into a delicious spread that you can spread on all kinds of food from toast to crepes (definitely have to make a recipe for that!).
The popular spread is also used in a variety of desserts from Nutella flavored cookies to cake to ice cream. The only problem is, the store-bought version has all kinds of bad ingredients like palm oil, corn syrup, and processed sugar. Enough talking about that Nutella because this one has the same creamy texture and rich chocolatey flavor but it’s filled with wholesome and nutrient-packed ingredients!
This recipe is super easy! All you need to do is throw all of your ingredients into the food processor, and in less than 30 minutes, you have a delicious and creamy spread that is ready to enjoy! If you haven’t made nut butter before, you may feel a little confused while watching your hazelnuts blend, don’t worry, the blender does all of the work, and you just have to look at it occasionally. Creating nut butter goes through four stages:
1) the solid/chopped nut (before you start)
2) nut flour (very useful in other recipes when you don’t have almond flour!)
3) nut “dough” (it passes through a doughy texture, its almost there!)
4) nut butter, finally! Your hazelnut butter should look and feel like almond butter.
Hungry for more? Be sure to try:
- Baked Mini Donuts (Paleo and SCD friendly)
- Coconut Caramel Ice Cream (Vegan, SCD, and Paleo Friendly)
- Cinnamon Crunch Cereal (Paleo, Vegan, and SCD Friendly)
Tips & Tricks:
- You can always substitute the maple syrup for brown rice syrup, or honey (not vegan) if you aren’t a fan of maple syrup
- If you decide to roast you hazelnuts (325 degrees F for 12-15 minutes) you can place the nuts in a kitchen towel and rub off the skins for a smoother texture
- You can use the hazelnut butter technique to create any kind of nut butter: pecan butter, almond butter, cashew butter, and more!
Creamy Vegan Nutella
Equipment
- Food Processor or Blender
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Hazelnuts (can use raw or roasted)
- 7 Large Medjool Dates
- ⅔ Cup Cacao Powder
- ½ Cup Maple Syrup
- 1 Cup Milk of Choice
- 2 Tbsp Coconut Oil
- ½ Tsp Vanilla
Instructions
- Place the hazelnuts in your food processor or blender and blend until hazelnut butter forms, usually 5-10 minutes
- Add in your dates and blend until combined
- Add your cacao powder, maple syrup, milk, coconut oil, and vanilla to your hazelnut-date mixture, blend until smooth
- Place your Nutella in a jar and place in the fridge for 20 minutes or until thick and creamy
- Spread on toast, pancakes and more!
- Enjoy!
Notes
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