Healthy Vegan Nutella
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
32 tablespoons
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Calories
49 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Healthy Vegan Nutella
Description
This homemade vegan spread begins by roasting hazelnuts to enhance their natural nutty flavor and optionally removing their skins by rubbing them with a towel. Dates are pureed separately with water to create a natural sweetener. The hazelnuts are blended for an extended time until they transition from crumbs to a creamy nut butter. Then, the date paste, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt are added and blended together. Almond milk is added gradually to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency similar to Nutella.
The result is a rich, chocolatey spread with the deep flavor of hazelnuts balanced by the natural sweetness of dates. The absence of refined sugar or dairy makes it suitable for vegan diets and a thoughtful alternative to store-bought spreads. It can be used as a topping for bread, fruit, or incorporated into desserts.
To ease blending, soak firm dates in warm water beforehand. Store leftovers refrigerated for up to a week to maintain freshness. The roasted hazelnuts provide a fresh, aromatic base, while the cocoa and vanilla offer a familiar dessert-like flavor without additives.
Ingredients
- 1 cup hazelnut blanched if possible
- 10 Medjool dates pitted
- 2 Tbsp water
- 2 Tbsp cocoa powder unsweetened
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup almond milk as needed, 120 mL
Instructions
- Hazelnuts: Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Spread the hazelnuts onto a rimmed baking sheet, then roast for 12 to 15 minutes until slightly toasted. (If your hazelnuts still have skins on, transfer them to a kitchen towel and roll them with your hands to remove their skins.)
- Puree Dates: Meanwhile, add the dates and water to a food processor or strong blender, and puree until smooth, scraping down sides as needed. Remove the date paste and wipe clean.
- Puree Hazelnuts: Add roasted hazelnuts to the food processor or strong blender and run for 8 to 15 minutes until a smooth nut butter forms (it will go from crumbs to a thick paste to nut butter—be patient!).
- Combine: Add date paste, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt, then blitz to combine. Drizzle in almond milk, using only as much as is needed, to reach a smooth, Nutella-like consistency.
Notes
- Soak firm dates in warm water for 1-2 hours before pureeing to soften.
- Store the finished Nutella in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 32tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 49 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 49kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.4g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.7g | 1% |
| Fat | 2.4g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5.8g | 12% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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