Healthy Homemade Nutella 🍫
Craving Nutella but want a healthier option? Look no further! This homemade Nutella recipe is easy to make, uses simple ingredients, and tastes amazing. Ditch the store-bought version and enjoy this delicious and nutritious alternative!
Ingredients:
- 3 cups raw hazelnuts
- 2/3 cup dark chocolate (at least 70% cacao)
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
- 1-2 tbsp pure maple syrup or raw honey (adjust to taste)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Add the hazelnuts to a baking sheet and bake them for 15 minutes. This will help release their natural oils and make them easier to blend.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Transfer to a kitchen towel and roll the nuts around vigorously to remove most of the skins. Don’t worry if you can’t get them all off!
- Add hazelnuts to a blender or food processor with sea salt and sweetener. Blend until a smooth butter is formed. This process takes time, so be patient and scrape down the sides as needed. It can take up to 10-15 minutes.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler or microwave (in 30-second intervals, stirring in between).
- Slowly add the melted dark chocolate to the food processor and blend until well incorporated and smooth.
- Transfer to a glass jar and enjoy!
Tips and Tricks:
- Sweetness: Adjust the amount of maple syrup or honey to your liking.
- Creaminess: The more liquid sweetener you use, the firmer it will get. If you are having a hard time getting it to be creamy, you can add a little olive oil or hazelnut oil while blending.
- Storage: Store in an airtight glass jar at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or in the refrigerator for longer storage.
- Variations: Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or a dash of cinnamon for extra flavor!
Enjoy your delicious and healthy homemade Nutella on toast, with fruit, or straight from the jar! It’s the perfect treat for Nutella lovers.
Nutritional Benefits
This homemade Nutella is not only delicious, but also packs some nutritional benefits compared to store-bought versions. Hazelnuts are a good source of healthy fats, fiber, and vitamin E. Dark chocolate provides antioxidants and can improve mood. By using natural sweeteners like maple syrup or honey, you can avoid refined sugars often found in processed Nutella.
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