Homemade Nutella Spread Recipe

Introduction

If you love the rich, chocolaty taste of Nutella, this homemade version is even better. Made with simple ingredients, it’s creamy, delicious, and free from any artificial additives.

Ingredients

• 1 cup roasted hazelnuts
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons sweetener (like honey, maple syrup, or powdered sugar)
• 1-2 tablespoons neutral oil (such as vegetable or sunflower oil)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place the roasted hazelnuts in a food processor and blend until they become smooth and creamy hazelnut butter, scraping down the sides as needed.
2. Step 2: Add the cocoa powder, sweetener, and oil to the hazelnut butter. Blend again until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Tips & Variations

• For extra flavor, toast your hazelnuts lightly before blending to enhance their nuttiness.
• Adjust the sweetness to your taste by adding more or less sweetener.
• Use coconut oil instead of neutral oil for a subtle coconut flavor.
• Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness and deepen the flavor.

Storage

Store your homemade hazelnut spread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. It may thicken when chilled—simply let it sit at room temperature or stir gently before using.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use raw hazelnuts instead of roasted?

Roasted hazelnuts have a deeper, richer flavor and blend more easily into butter. If you only have raw nuts, you can roast them yourself by baking at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes until fragrant.

What sweeteners work best for this spread?

You can use a variety of sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, powdered sugar, or coconut sugar. Choose one that suits your taste and dietary preferences—just adjust the amount to keep the spread balanced and not too sweet.

Homemade Nutella Spread Recipe

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This Better Than Nutella recipe is a delicious, homemade spread made from roasted hazelnuts, cocoa powder, sweetener, and oil. It offers a rich, creamy texture and chocolaty flavor without any artificial additives, perfect for those looking for a natural alternative to store-bought spreads.

• Author: Ria
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes (for roasting hazelnuts, if not pre-roasted)
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: About 1 cup 1x
• Category: Spread
• Method: Blending
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Hazelnut Butter

• 1 cup roasted hazelnuts

Chocolate Spread

• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2–3 tablespoons sweetener (such as maple syrup or honey)
• 2 tablespoons neutral oil (such as vegetable or hazelnut oil)

Instructions

1. Make Hazelnut Butter: Place the roasted hazelnuts in a food processor and blend until they become a smooth, creamy butter. This may take about 5-7 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
2. Add Cocoa, Sweetener, and Oil: Add the unsweetened cocoa powder, sweetener of your choice, and oil to the hazelnut butter in the processor.
3. Blend Until Smooth: Process the mixture again until everything is well combined and the spread is silky smooth. Adjust sweetness or oil quantity to reach desired consistency.

Notes

• For best flavor, use freshly roasted hazelnuts and remove their skins by rubbing after roasting.
• Adjust sweetener quantity to taste depending on your preference.
• Store the spread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
• Let the spread come to room temperature before serving for easier spreading.
• You can substitute the oil with melted coconut oil for a different flavor and texture.

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