Chocolate Hazelnut Butter

5 from 2 votes

Chocolate Hazelnut Butter

Make delicious Chocolate Hazelnut Spread from scratch to cure those Nutella cravings! This quick and easy recipe is made with naturally vegan and low-sugar ingredients. You’re going to love this healthy alternative to storebought hazelnut butter.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: essentials

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 247kcal

Author: Emily Laurae

Equipment

Ingredients

3 cups Hazelnuts raw
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
½ teaspoon Salt
⅔ cup Dark Chocolate melted

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
Toast raw hazelnuts for ten minutes until they have slightly browned and you can smell their aroma throughout the kitchen
3 cups Hazelnuts
Take a few moments to peel off the hazelnut skins. Using a clean towel, rub hazelnuts gently working off the skins
Place hazelnuts into the food processor and process until creamy smooth making sure to scrape down the sides every couple of minutes.
After 10-15 minutes, add remaining ingredients and process again until smooth. This may take a couple of extra minutes.
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract, ½ teaspoon Salt, ⅔ cup Dark Chocolate
Store in an airtight glass container for about a week. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing

To store: Keep the homemade Nutella in a sealed jar at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. You can also keep it in the fridge, but it will begin to harden and lose its creaminess.
How to store raw hazelnuts: Prolong the life of your hazelnuts by storing them in an airtight container in the freezer for about 1 year. Make sure to place them in the freezer right after purchasing!

Frequently asked questions

Can this recipe be made using a different type of nut? Yes! Hazelnuts are easy to replace with all sorts of nuts. Macadamia, almonds, walnuts, and cashews are delicious alternatives.
Can you make crunchy hazelnut spread instead? Absolutely. Stir in finely chopped hazelnuts after blending the ingredients together.
Can you make homemade Nutella with white chocolate? To make white chocolate hazelnut spread, use melted white chocolate chips or wafers instead of dark chocolate.

Nutrition