Homemade Healthier Nutella
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
25 servings
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Calories
63 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Homemade Healthier Nutella
Description
The recipe starts by processing toasted hazelnuts for several minutes until they turn into a creamy nut butter. Separately, dates are soaked to soften before combining with the nut butter. Cocoa powder, whole milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup are added to develop the signature chocolate flavor and sweetness. The ingredients are blended together until smooth and spreadable. The texture is creamy and can be adjusted by reducing milk for a thicker spread. This version avoids processed sugars, relying on dates and maple syrup for natural sweetness. The spread can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week. Additional tips include sifting cocoa powder to avoid lumps and using a powerful blender or food processor for best consistency. Variations with added coconut oil or melted chocolate are possible but may alter flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 200 g hazelnut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 80 g cocoa powder
- 130 ml milk whole
- 8 dates pitted
- 50 ml water
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Put 200 g Hazelnuts into a food processor and process on the highest speed for 10-15 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl at regular intervals, until you have a smooth nut butter.
- Meanwhile, place 8 Pitted dates in a bowl with 50 ml Water and leave to soak for 10 minutes.
- Add the dates and water, along with 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract, 80 g Cocoa powder, 130 ml Whole milk and 2 tablespoon Maple syrup to the food processor with the hazelnut butter.
- Process the mixture on high until it is smooth. Transfer to a jar and store for up to 1 week in the fridge.
Notes
- Use a high-speed food processor for smooth, creamy hazelnut butter; blending times vary by equipment.
- Adjust milk quantity to control spread thickness; less milk yields a firmer texture.
- Sift cocoa powder before adding to prevent clumps in the spread.
- Soak dates in water for 10 minutes to soften, which helps blend into the nut butter smoothly.
- Store the spread refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week.
- To soften chilled Nutella, warm servings briefly in the microwave before use.
- Buying hazelnuts in bulk can reduce cost compared to pre-packaged bags.
- Optional additions include coconut oil to improve creaminess or melted chocolate for added richness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 25servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 63kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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