Healthy Nutella Recipe [Vegan+Oil Free]
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Healthy Nutella Recipe [Vegan+Oil Free]
Description
Healthy Nutella Recipe [Vegan+Oil Free] uses 1.5 cups of raw, unsalted hazelnuts roasted and skinned to make a creamy hazelnut butter. This base is combined with a sweet paste made from one cup of packed, pitted dates blended with plant-based milk (cashew or almond). Raw unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt finish the mixture, providing the classic chocolate-hazelnut flavor without oil or dairy.
The method requires roasting hazelnuts to bring out their flavor and facilitate skin removal. Then, a high-speed blender or food processor is used to grind the nuts into a smooth butter before adding the date paste and cocoa mixture. The blending steps produce a rich and spreadable texture, with the plant milk added gradually to achieve creaminess. Patience is important during the nut butter phase to reach smoothness.
The result is a versatile spread suitable for sandwiches, baking, or as a topping, with a controlled sweetness level from the dates. No refined sugars or oils are added, matching vegan and oil-free preferences. The Nutella can be stored at room temperature for up to a week or refrigerated for longer freshness.
For smoother date paste, pre-soaking dates is recommended for weaker processors. Sweetness can be adjusted by blending in liquid sweeteners such as maple syrup if desired. Using a powerful blender like a Vitamix simplifies the process.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups hazelnuts unsalted, raw
- 1 cup dates packed, pitted
- ½ cup cashew milk divided, unsweetened, 2 tablespoons, or almond milk
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder raw unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the raw hazelnuts in a single layer and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and place a clean, dry dish towel over top the hazelnuts and rub your hands over the nuts to remove the skins. The rubbing back and forth will force most of the skins loose. Do this for about 30 seconds and remove the towel and continue with your bare hands when cool enough to do so. Don't worry if there are few stubborn skins that wont come off, as long as you get most of them.
- Place your skinned hazelnuts in a high-speed blender, like a Vitamix, or in a food processor and process until you get a smooth nut butter. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed.
- Now remove the nut butter and set aside in a bowl. To the same food processor, add the dates and begin processing. Then pour in ¼ cup of the plant milk while the machine is running and process until smooth. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Return hazelnut butter back to the processor, along with the remaining plant milk, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt. Pulse several times until blended. You may add an additional 2-3 tablespoons of milk if a thinner consistency is desired.
- Store your healthy Nutella in a clean glass jar at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Notes
- The recipe yields about 2 cups of this healthy Nutella spread.
- Store in a clean glass jar; keep at room temperature up to 1 week or refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.
- Roast hazelnuts thoroughly and work quickly to remove skins while warm for best results.
- Grinding nuts into butter takes time and patience; expect stages from chunks to smooth butter.
- If using a food processor, allow small breaks to avoid overheating.
- Adding plant milk gradually during blending improves smoothness; pre-soak dates if your machine is less powerful.
- Sweeter versions can be made by adding natural liquid sweeteners at the end.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16Servings (makes approx. 2 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2Tablespoons | |
| Calories | 100cal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 42mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 151mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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