Vegan Nutella
This rich and creamy Vegan Nutella is packed with hazelnuts, coconut sugar, cacao powder, with hints of vanilla. It’s a healthy take on store-bought Nutella minus the downsides of artificial additives with the additional perk of being gluten-free. Spread it on toast or dip fruits into it, this hazelnut cocoa spread will satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising taste or nutrition.
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Why You’ll Love This Healthy Vegan Nutella
Guilt-Free Treat: This vegan Nutella is a healthy alternative to the traditional version. It’s made with plant-based ingredients and is free from dairy and refined sugars. A guilt free decadent treat to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Rich & Creamy: The delightful combo of roasted hazelnuts, and cacao powder creates a velvety texture that easily spreads on your toast.
Free from Artificial Additives & Refined Sugars: Made with plant-based ingredients and without any artificial additives or sweeteners, it’s a guilt-free indulgence!
Dairy Free: Specially crafted to cater to individuals with dairy allergies, its exquisite taste and creamy texture make it the ideal choice for anyone seeking a delicious and allergen-friendly treat.”
Easy to Make: You can whip up a batch of this homemade Vegan Nutella with just a handful of simple pantry ingredients in no time.
Kid Friendly: Kids will love the creamy and dreamy taste of this healthy vegan Nutella, and being a parent, you will feel good about serving them a healthier version free from dairy and refined sugars.
How to Make Healthy Vegan Nutella
Roast Hazelnuts
First, start by roasting your hazelnuts. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the hazelnuts evenly on a baking sheet and roast them for about 10 minutes or until golden. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning, especially near the end of the cook time! Allow the roasted hazelnuts to cool. You can also use pre-roasted (unsalted) hazelnuts.
Remove the Skins
If your hazelnuts have skins, transfer them to a kitchen towel. Fold the towel over the hazelnuts and rub them together gently. The skin will start to flake off. Try to remove as much skin as possible before tossing the hazelnuts into your blender.
Make Hazelnut Butter
Blend the hazelnuts in a high-speed blender until completely smooth – it should take less than 5 minutes. Hazelnuts are very easy to turn into nut butter!
Blend Nutella ingredients with Hazelnut Butter
Once the hazelnut butter is super smooth, add powdered coconut sugar, cacao powder, olive oil, vanilla, and salt and blend until fully incorporated. Store in a container for up to 6 months.
Serve
Spread two tablespoons of Vegan Nutella on freshly toasted bread or warm, flaky vegan croissants. Enjoy!
How to Eat your Vegan Nutella
Top your favorite oatmeal bowls with a dollop of vegan Nutella for a delicious treat.
Serve as a dip with fruit skewers to add a fun twist. Serve with strawberries, fresh berries, or pineapple.
Spread on Toasted Bread: Spread Nutella on toasted bread for a delicious breakfast.
Drizzle over pancakes/waffles: Drizzle your fluffy vegan pancakes or crispy waffles with vegan Nutella and garnish with fresh berries or bananas and a dusting of powdered sugar for a scrumptious breakfast treat!
Add to the smoothies for a chocolatey twist.
Vegan Nutella Recipe Tips
🚨IMPORTANT🚨: Do not use water-based ingredients such as plant milk, maple syrup, or another liquid sweetener. It will cause the nut butter to seize up, and the Nutella will not be smooth and creamy. Even vanilla should be kept to a minimum – just 1 tsp tops!
Use High-Speed Blender: Use a high-speed blender or food processor. A regular blender will not work here!
Use 1/4-1/3 cup powdered coconut sugar, depending on how sweet you like it – I used 1/3 cup.
Can I use another sweetener? Yes, you can use another dry sweetener such as stevia or granulated sugar, however, do not use liquid sweeteners such as maple syrup or honey, as these will cause your nut butter to seize up!
Can I use pre-roasted hazelnuts? You can purchase pre-roasted unsalted hazelnuts; ensure the skins are removed before blending!
Remove Hazelnuts skins: Make sure to remove the skins before blending; otherwise, your nut butter will not be smooth and creamy!
Can I make it oil free? Yes, you can make this healthy vegan Nutella recipe without oil.
Can I make powdered coconut sugar at home? Yes, you can make powdered coconut sugar at home by blending up coconut sugar until it becomes a fine powder. You could also use regular coconut sugar, although using powdered coconut sugar results in a smoother nut butter.
Storage tip: Store in a clean jar/container for up to 6 months. However, it will likely finish in a few days because it’s THAT good! You can also store it in the refrigerator if you prefer to eat it cold.
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Vegan Nutella
Ingredients
- 5 cups Hazelnuts
- 1/4-1/3 cup powdered coconut sugar I used 1/3 cup
- 1/2 cup cacao powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- First start by roasting your Hazelnuts until golden. 425f for about 10 minutes should do the trick! Watch carefully at the end so they don’t burn! You can also buy them pre-roasted!
- If your Hazelnuts have skins on them, rub them off after roasting by rubbing them with a kitchen towel before adding them to your blender or food processor.
- Blend the hazelnuts until completely smooth – it should take less than 5 minutes. Hazelnuts are very easy to turn into nut butter!
- Once the hazelnut butter is super smooth add in the rest of your ingredients and blend again until fully incorporated.
- Make sure not to use any water based ingredients such as water, maple syrup, honey etc as these will cause your nut butter to seize up!
- Spread two tablespoons of Vegan Nutella on toast, oatmeal bowls, in smoothies and more! Enjoy!