Homemade Nutella Recipe
This Homemade Nutella recipe delivers a rich, creamy, and naturally sweetened chocolate hazelnut spread using simple ingredients. Made from roasted hazelnuts blended into butter with cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and your choice of sweetener, it’s a healthier alternative to store-bought versions. Perfect for spreading on toast, swirling into yogurt, or enjoying by the spoonful, this recipe allows customization with optional milk or oil for your preferred consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 1.5 to 2 cups 1x
- Category: Spread
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients
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Nutella Spread
- 2 cups hazelnuts (240g)
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup sweetener of choice (such as granulated sugar, maple syrup, or coconut sugar)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk of choice or 2 tbsp oil, optional (for creamier texture)
Instructions
- Roast Hazelnuts: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread hazelnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 6-8 minutes or until they start to brown and become fragrant.
- Remove Skins: Transfer the roasted hazelnuts to a clean kitchen towel or paper towel, and rub them together to remove most of the skins. Some skins may remain and that’s fine.
- Blend Nuts into Butter: Place the skinned hazelnuts in a food processor or high-powered blender like a Vitamix. Blend continuously until the nuts transform into a smooth butter; this may take up to 20 minutes in a food processor, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add Flavorings and Sweetener: Add the vanilla extract, cocoa powder, sweetener of choice, and salt to the nut butter. Continue blending until the mixture is very smooth and resembles Nutella in texture and taste.
- Adjust Consistency (Optional): If desired, slowly add milk or oil to the mixture and blend until the spread reaches your preferred creaminess and pourable consistency.
- Store: Transfer the homemade Nutella to an airtight container. Store it at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or refrigerate for longer shelf life, allowing it to come to room temperature before use.
Notes
- Roasting the hazelnuts is essential for developing flavor and making it easier to remove skins.
- If you prefer sweeter Nutella, adjust the sweetener amount to taste.
- Milk or oil is optional but recommended for a smoother texture.
- Use a food processor with a strong motor or a high-powered blender to achieve a creamy consistency.
- Store Homemade Nutella in an airtight container to prevent it from drying out.
- Nutrition values may vary depending on the type of sweetener and milk/oil used.
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