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Healthy Vegan Nutella Recipe

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A creamy and delicious homemade Healthy Vegan Nutella made from roasted hazelnuts and cashew nuts, sweetened naturally and blended with rich melted chocolate and cacao powder. This recipe is free from dairy and refined sugars, perfect for a vegan treat or spread.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: About 1 to 1¼ cups of Healthy Vegan Nutella

Ingredients

Nuts

  • 1 cup hazelnuts
  • ½ cup raw, unsalted cashew nuts

Chocolate & Sweeteners

  • 1/3 cup dark chocolate (dairy-free if vegan)
  • 1 tablespoon cacao powder
  • 1 teaspoon raw cane sugar (optional, to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and roast nuts: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Spread the hazelnuts and cashew nuts on a baking tray and roast them for 6-8 minutes until fragrant and slightly browned. Allow them to cool slightly before processing.
  2. Blend nuts to butter: Place the roasted hazelnuts and cashew nuts into a blender or food processor. Blend continuously for 10 to 15 minutes, scraping down the sides with a spatula as needed. The nuts will first become crumbly, then gradually release oil, eventually turning into a smooth, creamy nut butter. If the processor gets too hot, pause to let it cool.
  3. Melt chocolate: While the nuts are blending, break the dark chocolate into small pieces and place them in a heatproof bowl. Melt the chocolate in the microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring between each until fully melted and smooth.
  4. Combine and blend with chocolate: Once the nut butter is ready, add the melted chocolate, cacao powder, and optional raw cane sugar to the blender. Blitz for another 1 to 2 minutes until completely combined and silky smooth.
  5. Cool and store: The nutella will be quite liquid while warm. For a thicker consistency, refrigerate it for a couple of hours. Store the spread in a sterilized airtight jar. It can be kept at room temperature for up to 3 weeks or refrigerated for longer storage.

Notes

  • Note 1: Use raw, unsalted cashew nuts for the best creamy texture and flavor.
  • Note 2: Use high-quality dark chocolate or vegan chocolate to keep the recipe vegan-friendly.
  • Note 3: Roasting nuts enhances their flavor and helps release natural oils for a smoother spread.
  • Note 4: A high-powered food processor or blender is necessary for achieving the smooth nut butter consistency.
  • Note 5: Melting chocolate in short increments prevents burning and helps achieve a smooth texture.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Spread
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Vegan
  • Diet: Vegan

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/healthy-vegan-nutella-recipe/