Chocolate Hazelnut Spread

This chocolate hazelnut spread is the perfect addition to your morning toast or afternoon snack. It's made with just a few simple ingredients and is naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey. The result is a smooth, creamy, and delicious spread that will satisfy your sweet tooth without weighing you down.

Chocolate hazelnut spread is a beloved breakfast and snack food around the world. It's creamy, chocolaty, and nutty, and it's the perfect addition to toast, waffles, pancakes, or fruit. But most commercial chocolate hazelnut spreads are loaded with sugar, artificial flavors, and unhealthy fats.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 12 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup roasted hazelnuts, skins removed
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Spread hazelnuts on a baking sheet and roast for 10-12 minutes or until fragrant and lightly browned.
3. Transfer roasted hazelnuts to a high-powered blender or food processor and pulse until finely ground.
4. Add cocoa powder, coconut oil, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and salt to the blender or food processor.
5. Blend on high until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Transfer the chocolate hazelnut spread to a jar or container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Why It Works

• Roasting the hazelnuts brings out their natural sweetness and flavor.
• Using unsweetened cocoa powder gives you control over the sweetness of the spread.
• Coconut oil adds a subtle coconut flavor and helps to keep the spread creamy.
• Maple syrup or honey adds a natural sweetness without being too overpowering.
• Vanilla extract and salt round out the flavor and make the spread irresistible.