Healthy Nutella

A healthier take on classic Nutella! This chocolate hazelnut spread uses just 4 ingredients and is super easy—ready in 30 minutes!

Course Condiment

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings jar (~10 oz)

Calories 86kcal

Equipment

High powered blender

Ingredients

2 cups raw hazelnuts approx. 284g
3 tbsp cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder; approx. 18g
3 tbsp maple syrup pure; approx. 63g
1 tsp vanilla extract
⅛ tsp salt optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the hazelnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Roast the hazelnuts for 15–20 minutes, or until the skins start to crack and the nuts are fragrant.
Remove and cool slightly. Once they’re cool enough to handle, transfer the hazelnuts to a clean kitchen towel. Rub them together to remove as much of the skins as possible. It’s fine if some skins remain.
Add the skinned hazelnuts to a high-powered blender. Blend on high, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed, until a smooth hazelnut butter forms. This may take several minutes depending on your blender.
Once smooth, add the cacao powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt (if using). Blend again until fully incorporated and the spread is creamy. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
Scoop the mixture into a clean jar or airtight container.

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Notes

This recipe yields approximately 1 jar (~10 oz) of chocolate hazelnut spread. For nutritional accuracy and user clarity, it’s best to define 1 serving as 1 tablespoon, which equals about 20 servings per batch.

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