Homemade Nutella
on Feb 20, 2022, Updated May 31, 2024
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This is it guys. My Homemade Nutella that is absolutely to die for. It takes just 20 minutes to make and it’s a healthier alternative to the jarred 🍫 chocolate spread we love. Don’t get me wrong, I will always dip my spoon into a jar of Nutella when I have a craving, but if you want a healthier alternative this is for you. Feel free to adjust the amount of sugar in this recipe because the sweetness is according to taste. This Easy Homemade Healthier Nutella recipe makes one 🫙 250ml jar so feel free to double it if you wish.
Why You’ll Love Homemade Nutella
There’s nothing better than my Homemade Nutella. It will probably take you less time to make it from scratch than getting in the car and driving to the store to buy a jar! The result is the most luscious and creamy spread ever and it is just so good in so many recipes 😋 . Whether you spread it on toast, use it as a fruit dip, or eat it with a 🥄 spoon, you won’t be disappointed!
How to Prepare Homemade Nutella
🌡️Preheat the oven to 350°F (175° C).
⏲️ Add the hazelnuts to a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until the skin begins to peel off.
❄️ Let them cool for a few minutes and pour them out onto a clean kitchen towel.
🤲 Close up the sides of the kitchen towel and rub them up and down with your hands to release the skins. Remove as much of the skin as possible but don’t stress if there’s some left.
🌀 Add them to a food processor or blender and process on high speed for 5-6 minutes (scrape down the sides as needed).
🥑 Once the hazelnuts start to look like nut butter, add the avocado oil through the spout.
🍫 As soon as you have a very smooth and creamy texture, open up the food processor. Now add pure vanilla bean paste, a pinch of salt, unsweetened cocoa powder and coconut sugar.
🫙 Process for another minute until everything is combined and then pour it out into a small mason jar.
😋 Store it in the pantry and enjoy!
Nonna’s Tip 🫙
This will keep in a lidded jar in the pantry for weeks, but I don’t think it will make it that long, because everyone will want their hands on it!
Variations and Substitutions for Homemade Nutella
- You can certainly use any 🥜 nut of choice to make this because you can make nut butter from cashews, almonds, or anything else you desire.
- You can definitely use another type of sugar in this Homemade Nutella recipe, such as organic 🥥 coconut sugar or agave.
- Yes, you can use other oils like hazelnut oil, coconut oil, or even a mild olive oil.
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Best Served With
- I love to use this Homemade Nutella recipe spread on top of my delicious Tiramisù Oatmeal.
- Serve this Homemade Nutella over 🥞 pancakes or toast for a little breakfast treat.
- You can use this as a luscious dip for 🍓 fruit or marshmallows.
Common Questions
Yes, you can use other oils like hazelnut oil, coconut oil, or even a mild olive oil. Each oil will slightly alter the flavor profile of your Nutella.
Yes, you can use other sweeteners like maple syrup, agave syrup, or regular granulated sugar in this Homemade Nutella recipe. Adjust the quantity to taste.
If your Nutella is too thick, you can add a bit more oil (1/2 teaspoon at a time) until you reach your desired consistency.
Ensure you blend the hazelnuts long enough until they release their natural oils and form a smooth butter. Scrape down the sides of the food processor or blender frequently to ensure everything blends together perfectly.
Homemade Nutella
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw hazelnuts
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil , or hazelnut oil
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla bean paste, or vanilla extract
- pinch salt
- ¼ cup unsweetened cacao , or cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup coconut sugar , to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Add the nuts to a baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the skin begins to peel off and they are fully roasted. Let them cool for a few minutes and pour them out onto a clean kitchen towel.
- Close up the sides of the kitchen towel and rub them up and down with your hands to release the skins. Remove as much of the skin as possible but don’t stress if there’s some left. I usually remove 70-80% of mine.
- Add them to a food processor or a blender and process on high speed for 5 to 6 minutes. You might need to open the food processor 2 to 3 times just to scrape down the sides and help it along.
- Once the hazelnuts start to look like nut butter you can add the avocado oil through the spout. As soon as you have a very smooth and creamy texture, open up the food processor and add the rest of the ingredients.
- Process for another minute or two until everything is combined and pour it out into a small mason jar.
- Store it in the pantry and enjoy. I love to use the spread in my baking recipes, on toast, in my tiramisù oats, muffins, and so much more.
My Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This is literally so good on everything! My family devours this!
Super easy to make and I am glad it is healthier than store bought…my son loves it!
I love that this homemade version is cleaner and healthier than the packaged kind! 🙌