Vegan Nutella
Indulge in a guilt-free chocolatey treat with this homemade vegan Nutella recipe. Made with roasted hazelnuts, cocoa powder, and natural sweeteners, this creamy spread is perfect spread on toast, baked into desserts, or as a dip for fresh fruit.
Servings: 16
Calories: 129kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw hazelnuts
- ½ cup cocoa powder or cacao powder
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- ⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk or other plant-based milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and roast them for 10-12 minutes until fragrant and golden brown.
- Remove the hazelnuts from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Using your hands or a damp cloth, rub the skins of the hazelnuts off. They should easily come off. Just be sure if you use your hands that they are cool enough to touch.
- Place the hazelnuts in a food processor and process them for 5-10 minutes until they form a smooth and creamy paste, scraping down the sides of the processor as needed.
- Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, plant-based milk, vanilla extract, and salt to the hazelnut paste in the food processor and process again for 1-2 minutes until everything is well combined and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more maple syrup if desired.
- Transfer the vegan nutella to a jar or airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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Notes
Top Tips for Making Vegan Nutella
- Don't skip roasting the hazelnuts. Roasting the hazelnuts helps to enhance their flavor and makes blending them into a smooth paste easier. Be careful not to over-roast them as they can become bitter.
- High-quality cocoa powder will give your spread a richer and more intense chocolate flavor. Look for unsweetened cocoa powder labeled as "Dutch-processed" or "alkalized" for a smoother and less acidic taste.
- Depending on your preference, you can adjust the sweetness of your vegan Nutella by adding more or less maple syrup or other natural sweeteners like agave nectar or honey.
- Be sure to add a pinch of salt. It helps to balance the sweetness and enhance the flavor of the hazelnuts and chocolate.
- Store for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator in a sealed airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg