Vegan Nutella
Dark, rich, creamy vegan nutella is made with raw hazelnuts, dark chocolate, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. It is a decadent chocolate hazelnut spread for dipping fruit, or slathering over pancakes, toast, and more!
Prep Time25 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Condiment, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Italian, Vegan
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 16
Calories: 187kcal
Heat your oven to 350°F.
Spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet, and roast for 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven, and place into a food processor or high-speed blender. Blitz for a few minutes, until you have a thick and creamy nut butter. (You'll probably need to stop and scrape down the sides of the container a few times.)
While the nuts are processing, break the chocolate into small pieces and melt with the coconut oil (can be done in the microwave or on the stovetop).
Once the nut butter is ready, add the melted chocolate and coconut oil, maple syrup, almond milk, vanilla extract, and salt. If using a date (for more sweetness), add at this time. Blitz for another couple of minutes, until everything is completely mixed together and smooth.
Transfer to an airtight jar, and store at room temperature or in the fridge for a thicker texture. It will keep for a month.
- Use raw unsalted hazelnuts for the best flavor and health benefits.
- Use at least 70% dark chocolate to achieve a rich chocolatey flavor.
- Be sure to allow the hazelnuts to process until they create a nut butter. This will ensure you have a creamy texture.
- Don't skip the coconut oil. The coconut oil helps to give this healthy nutella a luscious texture that isn't grainy.
- For a thinner consistency store at room temperature. For a thick consistency, refrigerate.
- Try adding a dash of instant coffee to the recipe to enhance the chocolate flavor even more.
- Nutritional info calculated using 88% dark chocolate and 1 date.
Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3.5g