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Healthy Vegan Nutella Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 1 to 1¼ cups of vegan Nutella
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This Healthy Vegan Nutella recipe offers a rich, creamy, and delicious homemade chocolate-hazelnut spread made entirely from natural ingredients. Featuring roasted hazelnuts and raw cashews blended to perfection with melted dark chocolate, cacao powder, and a touch of cane sugar, this spread is a nutritious, dairy-free alternative to conventional Nutella. Perfect for breakfasts, snacks, or baking, it combines the indulgence of chocolate with wholesome nuts in a vegan-friendly treat.

Ingredients

Nut Base

  • 1 cup hazelnuts
  • ½ cup raw, unsalted cashew nuts

Chocolate Mixture

  • 1/3 cup dark chocolate (preferably vegan)
  • 1 tablespoon cacao powder
  • 1 teaspoon raw cane sugar (optional, adjust to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Roast Nuts: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Spread the hazelnuts and cashew nuts evenly on a baking tray and roast them for 6-8 minutes. Once roasted, allow them to cool slightly to handle safely and to optimize blending.
  2. Blend Nuts into Nut Butter: Transfer the warm nuts into a blender or food processor. Begin blending continuously. This process takes around 10 to 15 minutes as the nuts break down and release their oils. Periodically scrape down the sides with a spatula to ensure even processing. If your food processor overheats, pause to let it cool before resuming. Eventually, the nuts will transform into a smooth, creamy liquid nut butter.
  3. Melt Chocolate: While blending the nuts, break the dark chocolate into small pieces and place them in a heat-safe bowl. Melt the chocolate in the microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
  4. Combine Ingredients: When the nut butter is ready and creamy, add the melted chocolate, cacao powder, and raw cane sugar (if using) into the blender. Blend again for 1 to 2 minutes until all ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture is smooth and luscious.
  5. Adjust Consistency: The freshly made Nutella will be fairly liquid due to the warmth of the nuts. For a thicker spread, refrigerate the Nutella for a couple of hours to allow it to set to your preferred consistency.
  6. Store Properly: Transfer the Nutella into a sterilized airtight jar. It can be stored at room temperature for up to three weeks or longer if kept sealed tightly. Enjoy your homemade healthy vegan Nutella on toast, fruits, or in your favorite recipes!

Notes

  • Use raw, unsalted cashews to keep the flavor balanced and natural.
  • Choose dark chocolate that aligns with vegan preferences if strict vegan adherence is desired.
  • Roasting nuts enhances their flavor and improves the texture of the nut butter.
  • Be patient while blending; it takes time for the nuts to release oil and become creamy.
  • Adjust sweetness according to your preference or omit sugar for a less sweet version.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Spread
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Vegan / Healthy

Find it online: https://myeasyplate.com/healthy-vegan-nutella-recipe/