To be honest, I don’t have much else to say about this Healthy Homemade Nutella other than it is IN-CRED-IBLE. I can promise you that it is 1000x better than anything you can buy at the store (including the healthier store-bought Nutella versions!)
This Healthy Homemade Nutella is actually super simple to make. All you need are hazelnuts, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and salt. I bought my hazelnuts in the bulk section at Whole Foods and I’ve also seen them at Trader Joe’s. If all else fails, I know you can buy them on Amazon!
The main key in making your own homemade nutella is PATIENCE. It does take quite awhile to reach a smooth, creamy consistency. Plan on blending for at LEAST 5 minutes— maybe even closer to 10 (stopping every minute or so to scrape the sides). But trust, soooo worth it.
Why make your own homemade Nutella when you can just buy it?
- Simple ingredients— traditional store-bought nutella contains unnecessary ingredients like soy lecithin, artifical vanilla flavor, and more. This homemade version is made with only a few ingredients and without any preservatives, fillers, or emulsifiers.
- Lower sugar— MUCH lower sugar. Store-bought nutella contains 21g of sugar in only TWO tablespoons! Thats 10.5g of sugar in 1 tablespoon which equals out to 2.5 teaspoons of sugar in just one small spoonful! Whereas my homemade nutella contains only 2 tablespoons of maple syrup for the entire recipe (which makes about 1 small jar!)
- Contains healthy fat— storebought nutella contains palm oil, which isnt the best quailty fat to consume and is also not great for the environment. The healthy fat in my homemade nutella comes from hazelnuts only.
- Vegan/dairy-free— my Homemade Healthy Nutella is 100% vegan and dairy-free 🙂
- Tastes even better— homemade always tastes better! More fresh and flavorful and it’s a bonus that you can feel amazing about eating it!
Ways to enjoy Healthy Homemade Nutella
- on toast
- on a wrap with peanut butter and banana
- with strawberries
- with apples
- with banana slices
- as a topping on yogurt or oatmeal bowls
- with pretzels (love me some sweet and salty!)
- with crackers
- dare I say… by the SPOONFUL!
Healthy Homemade Nutella
Ingredients
- 2 cups hazelnuts
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cacao powder (or to taste, cocoa powder works too)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
- pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add hazelnuts to baking sheet and bake for about 10-15 minutes.
- Add hazelnuts to a cloth and rub together to easily remove the skin (it’s okay if there is some skins left).
- Add hazelnuts, maple syrup, cacao powder, and sea salt to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. PATIENCE is key— it’s going to take at least 5 minutes (maybe 10) and you’ll need to scrape the sides quite a few times. If you don’t have a super powerful blender or food processor, you can add a little bit of avocado oil or melted coconut oil to help with blending!
Unbelievable!
Right?! So much better than store-bought ( and so much healthier! 😉 )
Is it raw hazelnuts you use?
Yes!
Hi Calla! I have to say, I LOVE all your recipes so much! And you’re so lovely and your voice is very soothing haha
A few things: first, can I use a food processor for this instead of a blender?
Second, I’ve noticed that most of your recipes are dairy-free. My dad, unfortunately, gets has allergic reactions to dairy (which is so weird! this only started happening after he got the covid shot. I’m not saying anything against it, just, yeah) and it’s hard for him to find dairy-free foods he can enjoy 🙁 Do you make your recipes dairy free because you can’t eat dairy, or just because you prefer to eat that way? Just curious! Thanks again for all your recipes!
Aww you are so sweet— it makes my day to hear that! Yes, a food processor will definitely work 🙂 I’m so sorry to hear that about your dad… but I truly believe we can make so many things dairy-free that taste just as good and I’m sure it will get better as he adjusts! I was avoiding dairy for awhile due to some skin issues but now I am testing out how I feel with it. So I am not strict dairy-free but I love making dairy-free recipes. Hope that helps!
Hi!!! Just gonna try this one! So excited! Do you have any tips on storage ?? Thanks
Hi!! Hope you love it! You can store on the counter for a few days or in the fridge for longer! 🙂
Hi! I love this recipe so much, however, sometimes it comes out too thick and almost dry. What do you recommend that I do to thin it out more?
Hi Remi! You can always add some splashes of a non-dairy or regular milk to thin it out a little, adding more liquid should help with the thickness. 🤗