Honey Hazelnut Spread the Anti Nutella
Indulge in pure decadence with this Honey Hazelnut Spread, the ultimate homemade alternative to Nutella. Crafted with roasted hazelnuts, a touch of natural honey, and rich unsweetened cocoa powder, this velvety spread offers a perfectly balanced, all-natural sweetness. The warm notes of vanilla and a pinch of salt elevate the flavor, while neutral oil and a splash of hot water ensure a luxuriously smooth and spreadable consistency. Unlike store-bought options loaded with refined sugars and palm oil, this DIY hazelnut spread is wholesome, easy to make, and ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect for spreading on toast, drizzling over pancakes, or enjoying straight from the jar, this healthy homemade chocolate hazelnut butter is sure to become a pantry staple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups hazelnuts
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (e.g., sunflower or grapeseed oil)
- 2 tablespoons hot water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the hazelnuts in an even layer on a baking sheet.
Roast the hazelnuts for 12-15 minutes, or until the skins are darkened and they smell fragrant. Stir them halfway through to prevent burning.
Allow the hazelnuts to cool for 5-10 minutes. Once cool, rub them between a clean kitchen towel to remove most of the skins. It’s okay if some skins remain.
Transfer the peeled hazelnuts to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend on high for 3-5 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed, until the hazelnuts turn into a smooth butter.
Add the honey, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt to the blender. Blend until fully incorporated, scraping down the sides as necessary.
Slowly drizzle in the neutral oil while blending. Blend until the mixture is smooth and silky.
If the spread is too thick, add the hot water one tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition, until your desired consistency is reached.
Taste and adjust sweetness or salt as needed. Add an extra teaspoon of honey if you prefer a sweeter spread.
Transfer the spread to a clean, airtight jar. Store at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the fridge for up to a month. Stir before each use if stored in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
184 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.1 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 41 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.9 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 13 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
