Description
A creamy, 5-ingredient homemade chocolate hazelnut spread that is refined sugar-free and vegan.
Ingredients
2 cups raw hazelnuts
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp sea salt
1-2 tbsp hazelnut oil (optional for creaminess)
Instructions
Step 1: Roast the hazelnuts at 350°F for 12-15 minutes until fragrant and the skins begin to crack.
Step 2: Rub the warm hazelnuts in a kitchen towel to remove the dark, bitter skins.
Step 3: Blend the peeled hazelnuts in a high-speed blender for 8-10 minutes until they turn into a smooth, liquid butter.
Step 4: Add cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt, then blend for another 2 minutes until glossy.
Step 5: Pour the finished spread into a glass jar and allow to cool before sealing.
Notes
Ensure hazelnuts are warm when blending to help release natural oils more quickly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert/Spread
- Method: Roasting and Blending
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
