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Homemade Nutella with Hazelnuts and Cacao Recipe

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  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Spread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: European
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This homemade Nutella recipe offers a rich, chocolatey spread made from roasted hazelnuts, raw cacao, and coconut sugar. It’s a healthier, all-natural alternative to store-bought versions, delivering a silky smooth texture and deep hazelnut flavor that’s perfect for spreading on toast or adding to desserts.

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

  1. Preheat and Roast 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 until their skins darken and crack.
  2. Cool and Remove Skins: Allow the hazelnuts to cool enough to handle. Transfer them to a clean kitchen towel and rub vigorously to remove most of the skins.
  3. Blend Hazelnuts into Butter: Place the peeled hazelnuts into a food processor and blend for 5-6 minutes until they form a creamy hazelnut butter. Add the coconut or hazelnut oil and blend for an additional minute for smoothness.
  4. Add Sweeteners and Flavor: Add the coconut sugar, raw cacao powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt to the hazelnut butter. Blend everything together until fully combined and smooth. For best results, pulse the coconut sugar in a spice grinder beforehand to make it finer.
  5. Store or Serve: Transfer your homemade Nutella into a storage container. It will firm up slightly as it cools but can be enjoyed immediately spread on your favorite bread or used in desserts.

Notes

  • This homemade Nutella surpasses store-bought versions in flavor and health benefits due to its pure ingredients.
  • Use a spice grinder to powder the coconut sugar for a smoother texture.
  • Roasting the hazelnuts enhances their flavor and makes skin removal easier.
  • Store the Nutella in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
  • Watch the accompanying video tutorial for step-by-step guidance on making this recipe.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 17 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Find it online: https://littlespoonbites.com/homemade-nutella-with-hazelnuts-and-cacao-recipe/