Homemade Nutella

An easy homemade Nutella recipe made from 3 ingredients that are paleo, vegan, gluten free and dairy free.

You'll be amazed at how simple it is to make a healthy and delicious version of this chocolate hazelnut spread!

What is Nutella?

Homemade Nutella is a rich and creamy chocolate hazelnut spread.

For a quick breakfast or snack, spread on toasted sourdough english muffins or sourdough bread .

Nutella is not just for breakfast. It can also be enjoyed with fruit, incorporated into cookies and brownies or eaten right off the spoon! (My personal favorite.)

Homemade Nutella recipes are truly endless!

Homemade Nutella ingredients

Is Nutella healthy? That depends on who you ask. I consider this version to be healthy by my standards. And because it's vegan, dairy free, gluten free and paleo, it can be enjoyed in just about any diet.

• raw hazelnuts: Roasting raw hazelnuts right before blending brings out the oils and even more nutty flavor. No additional oils are necessary to achieve a smooth consistency.
• coconut sugar: Grind the coconut sugar into a powder using a coffee grinder. This step is optional but will help the sugar to dissolve more evenly into the spread when blended.
• cacao powder: Substitute cacao powder with unsweetened cocoa powder.

(Raw almonds, peanuts or cashews can be used in place of hazelnuts. The final result will have a different "nutty" flavor if substitutes are used.)

How to roast hazelnuts

Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). Spread the hazelnuts onto a baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool.

Place the cooled hazelnuts onto a kitchen towel, gather up the ends and gently rub the outside of the towel to help loosen and remove the skins.

It's important to remove as much of the skins as possible in order to avoid a bitter taste in the final spread.

How to make smooth and creamy homemade Nutella

1. Make the hazelnut butter. After you've removed the skins from the roasted hazelnuts, place them into a high speed blender and process on high until they become a smooth nut butter. (This should take about 1-2 minutes.)
2. Add the remaining ingredients. Blend until fully incorporated which will take about 30 seconds. Taste the to see if more sugar and/or salt are needed.
3. Pour the homemade Nutella into a container with a tight fitting lid and store at room temperature.

What kind of blender do I need to make Nutella?

Use a high speed blender, such as a Vitamix, to create the most smooth and creamy chocolate hazelnut spread.

A powerful food processor, like the Ninja can work too, but tends to produce a more "grainy" texture.

How long does homemade Nutella last?

This spread will last for up to 2 weeks at room temperature stored in a container with a lid.

If stored in the fridge, the spread will become hard. Let it come to room temperature before using.

Recommended kitchen tools

• Vitamix high speed blender (affiliate link)
• Ninja blender (affiliate link)

Other recipes you may like:

• homemade almond butter
• strawberry jam (low sugar and no pectin)
• homemade apple butter (stovetop and slow cooker instructions)
• homemade compound butter (plant based option)
• all-purpose cashew cream sauce

This recipe was originally published on Amy in the Kitchen.