Homemade Nutella — Better Than the Real Thing!

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

Homemade Nutella that's better than the real thing!

Homemade Nutella — Better Than the Real Thing!

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

10-12 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 1/2 cups chopped hazelnuts
	1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
	1 -2 tablespoon canola oil ( I use sunflower oil )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Approximately 16 servings

Calories

160 per serving

Sugar

6g per serving

Fat

15g per serving

Who doesn't love Nutella? This beloved chocolate hazelnut spread is a staple in many households. However, the store-bought version often contains a lot of sugar and additives. Fortunately, making homemade Nutella is quick and easy, and with only three ingredients, it's also a much healthier alternative. This recipe provides a rich, chocolatey flavor with the added bonus of health benefits from the nuts and dark chocolate.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
2.	Spread the chopped hazelnuts on a baking sheet and roast them for about 10–12 minutes or until they are golden brown, shaking the pan a few times to prevent burning
3.	Take them out of the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
4.	Place the hazelnuts in a food processor, and process until the nuts have turned into a smooth, creamy nut butter.
5.	In a small pan, melt the chocolate chips over low heat. Add the melted chocolate to the hazelnut butter and process again until everything is well combined.
6.	Add one tablespoon of oil at a time and process the mixture until it reaches desired consistency.

PROS

This homemade Nutella is a healthier alternative to the store-bought version and is free of additives and preservatives.
It’s also customizable to your own taste preferences.

CONS

This homemade Nutella recipe requires more time and effort to make than simply buying a store-bought jar.
As it is homemade, it may not last as long as commercial Nutella due to the lack of preservatives.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Hazelnuts are rich in healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals such as vitamin E, magnesium, and potassium.
Dark chocolate contains antioxidants and may help to improve heart health and lower blood pressure.