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Homemade Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Better Than Nutella)
Course: Dips and spreads, RecipesServings28
servingsTotal time5
minutesCalories100
kcalWe set out to make a homemade hazelnut spread like Nutella except a version that’s dairy-free, no added sugar, and without any preservatives. In our search, Vitamix released their 100-year Anniversary Cookbook which in addition to our Wild Rice Soup recipe, had this one. It’s one of those holy grail recipes you think is impossible to make at home until you do. Only this one, in our humble opinion, is better than the store-bought stuff we grew up with.
Ingredients
2 cups (300g) whole roasted unsalted hazelnuts
½ cup (75g) whole roasted unsalted cashews
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
4 pitted dates (or ¼ cup/25g powdered sugar)
3 tablespoons (25g) bittersweet dark chocolate chips
3 tablespoons (45ml) coconut oil (optional)
¼ teaspoon sea salt (optional)
Directions
- Blender Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender (such as Vitamix) in the order listed above.
- Secure the lid and blend on highest speed setting.
- Using the tamper, gently push ingredients toward the blades during the first minute of blending.
- Continue blending for approximately 2 minutes total, or until the mixture reaches a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Food Processor Instructions
- Place ingredients in food processor using multi-purpose blade and process until smooth.
Recipe Video
Notes
- Container size:
This recipe is configured for a 48-ounce container. If you’re using a low-profile 64-ounce, double the recipe. - Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or refrigerate for up to 1 month.
4 responses to “Homemade Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Better Than Nutella)”
This reicipe is amazing. I tried while on vacay in another type of high speed blender and it did not work. In vitamix, it’s easy peasy and so worth it and i previously disliked hazelnuts but no longer (with chocolate lol)
HI!
I HAVE THIS VITAMIX COOKBOOT WANT TO MAKE THIS RECIPE.I WATCHED THE VIDEO .BUT I HESITANT BECOUSE I KNOW WHEN MAKING NUT BUTTER IN THE VITAMIX 64 CONTAINER THE RECOMMENDED AMOUT OF NUTS IS 4 CUPS SO IT WILL BLEND GOOD THREW THE BLADES.
IN THIS RECIPE THER IS ONLY 2 1/2 CUPS
I WOULD HAPPY WITH YOUERS ASSISTENT BEFOR MAKING THIS RECIPE
THANK YOU SO MUCH:
LIRAZHi,
Thank you for all your recipes and tips. I got my Vitamix 750 in October and use it every day. I have already made many of your recipes. I am considering this nutella spread as Christmas gifts. What do you advise for timing? Once made–and stored in the fridge–when should it be eaten? Could I make some now and freeze it, then gift it closer to Christmas? Thank you very much. MicheleHi there, this “Nutella” spread should be good for at least a week in the fridge. Freezing it should stop the clock if you want to make it in advance 👍
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