Homemade Nutella 🌰🌰🌰
About: Made with natural ingredients, this version is free of artificial additives, excessive sugar, and unhealthy oils found in store-bought options. Try this Homemade Nutella recipe for a rich, creamy, and customisable chocolate-hazelnut spread that’s as delightful as it is nutritious!
INGREDIENTS
Milk: If you choose a nondairy milk such as almond milk or coconut milk, the recipe can be naturally dairy free, gluten free, egg free, and soy free.
Sweetener: Use your favourite all purpose sweetener, such as date sugar, regular granulated sugar, or coconut sugar. Liquid sweeteners like pure maple syrup, agave, honey, or date syrup also work but will yield a much less creamy and spreadable result.
Hazelnuts: Look for raw hazelnuts in the bulk aisle of health food stores or online. Feel free to sub unsalted roasted hazelnuts and skip the roasting step in the recipe instructions below.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Gather all of the ingredients, and preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roast the two cups of raw hazelnuts on the oven’s center rack for about 6 to 8 minutes.
3. Rub the roasted nuts together in a cloth or paper towel to remove the skins. Don’t worry if some of the skins refuse to come off.
4. In a high speed blender (like a Vitamix) or food processor (like a Cuisinart), blend the hazelnuts until they turn into a smooth butter.
5. Add all remaining ingredients, and blend on high for a few minutes until the texture resembles real Nutella.
ENJOY!
Homemade Nutella is not just a delightful treat but also a healthier option compared to store-bought versions loaded with preservatives and refined sugars. By using simple, wholesome ingredients like raw hazelnuts, a choice of sweeteners, and dairy or non-dairy milk, you can create a spread that fits your dietary needs. You can easily adjust sweetness to your liking by experimenting with different sweeteners, such as honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar. This makes your Nutella customizable and tailored specifically for you. In addition to being delicious, homemade Nutella can be used in various ways; spread it on toast, use it in desserts, or simply enjoy it by the spoonful! For a more chocolatey flavor, consider adding cocoa powder or melted dark chocolate to the mixture. Moreover, making your own Nutella allows you to ensure that everything is natural, helping you avoid unhealthy oils and too much sugar. The entire process is simple: roast the hazelnuts, blend them into a butter, and mix in your chosen sweetener for a perfectly creamy consistency. Enjoy this scrumptious spread guilt-free!
