Homemade Nutella
Learn how to make Homemade Nutella or Hazelnut Chocolate spread with this easy recipe that makes the best nutella at home within 5 minutes
Nutella desserts are loved by kids and adults. From cheesecakes to cupcakes, there are so many nutella recipes that can never go wrong. If your a nutella lover, your going to love this homemade version which is loaded with hazelnuts giving it a real taste or simply making it the most delicious chocolate spread
About this Homemade Nutella
It’s an easy recipe that barely takes 5 minutes to make once the hazelnuts are roasted
Made with easily available ingredients
Has a real hazelnut taste, without any artificial flavorings used
All you need is the ingredients and a blender
This homemade version makes it a healthier alternative as compared to the preservatives loaded store brought one’s
Things to make with Nutella
Here are some of my favorite Nutella based recipes to try. Make my homemade nutella and use the same to try out the below recipes
Homemade Nutella
There are just a few people I know of who are not Nutella fans, the rest are obsessed with how delicious Nutella is
It’s a spread that can be used on bread as a snack to making fancy desserts like cheesecakes, cruffins and so much more. My favorite’s got to be a simple Nutella Shake or frappe
We have to agree, that most packaged commercially available items contain preservatives that are not very good for us. Making this homemade Nutella, introduces kids to a healthier and tasty alternative made in your kitchen itself. You won’t regret trying this recipe, it’s the best !!
Is Nutella Healthy?
The store-brought nutella is known to contain a lot of sugar, calories and fat as it is made up of palm oil and loads of sugar
2 tablespoons of readymade nutella contains 200 calories as one of its main ingredients is sugar. Although the homemade version consist of sugar as well, it still made up of only 70 calories instead of 200 calories
So remember, store-brought nutella contains 70% saturated fats and processed sugar which makes it unhealthy. Homemade nutella is loaded with hazelnuts and no preservatives, making it a better option
Ingredients to make Nutella
Hazelnuts
Roast the hazelnuts before using. This brings out the flavor and makes it easier to grind. Roasting hazelnuts is an essential step to make nutella. Do not use hazelnuts with the skin on it
Cocoa powder
Use light brown cocoa powder. I’ve used dark brown cocoa powder, it gives it a richer and darker taste & look. If your looking for the original nutella color, the light brown cocoa will do the job
Sugar
Grind the sugar or simply use powdered sugar to make Nutella This makes it easier to make the nutella paste during the blending process
Salt
Just a pinch of it is essential to bring out the real flavor of the dish
Vanilla essence
I like to add a little bit of it to this recipe. An optional ingredient but a little bit gives it a nice flavor
Cooking oil
Adding additional oil, balances the consistency of this paste. It’s best to use flavorless oil, but feel free to use coconut oil as well
How to make nutella at home ?
Step 1
Place the hazelnuts on a baking tray and roast in the oven at 200 degrees C (400 F) for 10 mins or until golden in color
Step 2
In a food blender, add the roasted hazelnuts, and blend to a paste. Add the cocoa powder, salt, sugar, vanilla essence and oil. Blend well until it forms a smooth paste
Step 3
Store this homemade nutella in a jar at room temperature for upto a week and in the fridge for 2 months
The Best Nutella Recipe – Recipe Card
Ingredients
- 130 grams Hazelnuts 1 cup
- 20 grams light brown cocoa powder 3 tbsps
- ½ cup powdered sugar 60 grams or as per taste
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp cooking oil 15 ml
Instructions
- Place the hazelnuts (without it's skin) in a baking tray and bake for 10 mins or until golden in color at 200 degrees C (400 F)
- Once done, in a blender, add the roasted hazelnuts and blend. First it should form a grainy texture and as you continue blending, it should form a paste (this takes about 2 to 3 mins)
- Next, add the cocoa powder, salt, sugar, vanilla essence and oil. Blend well until it forms a smooth paste. Store in a jar at room temperture for upto a week and in the fridge for 2 months
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Nutrition Information
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