Recipe
How to Make Homemade Nutella With Half the Calories
Nutella is a staple in any chocolate lover’s day to day diet. Nutella’s smooth and nutty flavor is one that is adored by many, considering a jar is sold every 2.5 seconds.
Although this hazelnut spread is to die for, it is most definitely not health-conscious. This recipe contains only 50% of the calories and fat compared to store-bought Nutella.
Homemade Nutella
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 1 pint
- Easy
Ingredients
- 1 cup hazelnuts
- 3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup coconut milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoon honey
- 1 pinch of sea salt
Step 1
Preheat oven to 275°F. Spread hazelnuts on a cookie sheet and roast approximately 15 minutes.
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Step 2
Remove and wrap hot hazelnuts in a kitchen towel. Cool for 10 minutes.
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Step 3
Rub hazelnuts together to remove skin.
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Step 4
Pulse hazelnuts in a food processor for for 3 minutes.
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Step 5
Ensure hazelnuts form a butter-like consistency.
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Step 6
Add chocolate chips, milk, honey and salt to a medium saucepan. Heat, on low heat, until chips are completely melted. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
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Step 7
Add chocolate mixture to food processor and pulse until well combined with hazelnut butter. Add Nutella to a glass container and place it in refrigerator to cool and thicken.
Step 8
Add to your favorite fruits, ice cream sundaes, toast. Explore the endless possibilities of Nutella– minus the guilt. Enjoy!
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