Healthy Homemade Nutella Spread
A smooth and creamy healthy homemade nutella spread is a super versatile recipe to have on hand. Great for spreading on toast or croissants, or stuffing into some homemade poptarts. Why not add a dollop to your next batch of overnight oats or baked oatmeal. Or eat it straight from the jar, no judgment here.
Servings: 10 serves
Calories: 163kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups raw hazelnuts
- ¾ cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- maple syrup (optional extra if you prefer it sweeter)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone sheet. Spread the hazelnuts over the baking sheet.
- Add the hazelnuts to the preheated oven and roast for 12 minutes, or until they are turning golden and the skins are starting to crack.
- Remove the roasted hazelnuts from the oven and allow them to cool for 5 minutes. When cool enough to handle, rub the skins off the hazelnuts as much as possible using a paper towel or a tea towel.
- Place the hazelnuts into a high-speed blender or a food processor. Blend until a smooth butter is formed. You may need to stop and scrape down the edges with a spatula to make sure all of the hazelnuts are incorporated.
- While the hazelnuts are blending, melt the chocolate chips. You can do this using a double boiler or blasting in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time until melted and smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
- Add the melted chocolate to the hazelnut butter along with the vanilla and salt. Blend for another few minutes until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to an airtight jar and store it at room temperature for about 2 weeks.
Notes
Want It Sweeter?
If you prefer a sweeter nutella, you can always add about 1 tablespoon of maple syrup to the mixture when you add the melted chocolate.
Storage
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for about 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 3mg