2-Ingredient Healthy Nutella (vegan, dairy-free)
A simple, delicious Nutella alternative made with just hazelnuts and dark chocolate, perfect for vegans and dairy-free diets.
Servings
Ingredients
- 11.6 oz blanched hazelnuts if skin-on, roast an additional 3 minutes and rub off skin with a cloth
- 5.3 oz dark chocolate
- ¼ tsp sea salt flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F
- Transfer the hazelnuts to a baking tray and roast for 10 minutes. This will give them a richer flavor and help release their oils, which will speed up the processing time.
- To melt your chocolate, you can either use a microwave or create a bain-marie. If using a microwave, melt the chocolate carefully, checking regularly to ensure it doesn't burn. If you prefer the bain-marie method (which creates a smoother texture and is less likely to burn the chocolate), add water to a pot and bring it to a gentle simmer. Place a heat-safe bowl on top of the pot and transfer your chocolate into it. Stir regularly until the chocolate has melted. You can remove the pot from the stove and leave the bowl with the chocolate in it until ready to use to keep it nice and melted.
- Add the roasted hazelnuts to the food processor (do not let them cool down). Process until a perfectly smooth paste is formed. I like to take a break every minute to scrape the side of the food processor (and give the processor’s motor a little break!). The exact timing will depend on the food processor; it took about 5 minutes for mine.
- Add the melted chocolate to the food processor, and the salt, if using. Process straight for another minute. Transfer into a jar and enjoy!
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Notes
Blanched hazelnuts are hazelnuts that have already had their skin removed. If your hazelnuts still have the skin on, roast them for an extra 3 minutes, transfer them into a cloth, and gently rub the hazelnuts in the cloth. Most of the skin will come off.
Nutritional Information - Per Serving
Calories 119kcal | Carbohydrates 4g | Protein 2g | Fat 11g | Sodium 25mg | Fiber 1g | Calcium 20mg