**Simple Vegan Nutella Recipe**
Indulge in the creamy richness of homemade vegan Nutella with just three wholesome ingredients. This decadent spread is not only delicious but also free from refined sugars and additives. Follow these easy steps to create your own jar of creamy hazelnut goodness.
**Ingredients:**
– 1 cup hazelnuts
– 1½ tbsp cacao/cocoa powder
– 12 dates
– Water (⅔-1 cup)
**Directions:**
1. Preheat your oven to 360°F (180°C). Spread the hazelnuts evenly on a baking tray and roast them in the preheated oven for approximately 12 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly golden.
2. While the hazelnuts are roasting, prepare the date paste. In a blender or food processor, combine the pitted dates with warm water. Blend on high speed until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency. Set aside.
3. Once the hazelnuts are done roasting, transfer them to the blender or food processor. Begin blending on low speed, gradually increasing to medium, until the hazelnuts break down and form a smooth hazelnut butter. This process may take several minutes, so be patient and scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.
4. Once you have achieved a creamy hazelnut butter consistency, add the blended date paste and cocoa/cacao powder to the blender.
5. Start blending on low speed and gradually increase to high. Blend until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture becomes smooth, glossy, and resembles the texture of traditional Nutella.
6. If necessary, stop the blender occasionally to scrape down the sides and ensure even blending.
7. Once your vegan Nutella is smooth and glossy, transfer it to a clean, airtight jar or container. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
8. Enjoy your homemade vegan Nutella spread on toast, pancakes, fruit, or straight from the spoon. Get creative and explore all the delicious ways to incorporate this creamy hazelnut delight into your favorite recipes.
Savor the rich flavors and creamy texture of this homemade vegan Nutella, made with love and just three simple ingredients.
INGREDIENTS :
- 1 cup hazelnuts
- 1½ tbsp cacao/cocoa powder
- 12 dates
- water (⅔-1cup)
- DIRECTIONS :
- Preheat the oven to 360F/180C
- Bake the hazelnuts on a baking tray for 12min
- In the blender or food processor, blend the dates and warm water on high until smooth. Set it aside
- When the nuts are done, transfer to the blender and blend on low. Gradually increase to medium until it turns into hazelnut butter.
- Add the blended dates and cocoa powder into the blender
- Start blending on low and gradually (and slowly) increase to high
- Stop the blender to scrape down the sides if needed. Be patient!
- Once the nut butter is smooth and glossy, its done!
