Nutella is the most delicious, creamy chocolate hazelnut spread that you can use on everything. This homemade Nutella recipe means you can have it ready any time you’re craving it. So easy!
Chocolate Hazelnut Spread Recipe
Nutella, a chocolate hazelnut spread, is a versatile condiment to have in your pantry. Spread it on bread or toast, add it to your banana slices, or dip pretzels in this sweet and tasty chocolate treat.
If you love this popular spread, learn how to make it at home! That way you can enjoy your favorite chocolate spread with different slices of bread, fruits, and more, any time you’re craving it!
Why You’ll Love this Nutella Recipe:
- Cheaper Alternative: This Homemade Nutella tastes just like the real deal, but it’s much cheaper!
- Versatile Spread: You can use it on lots of different things, including bread, toast, pancakes, cookies, pretzels, and more.
- Healthier: There are no preservatives in this homemade version, making it a healthier option than the stuff from a jar.
Trademark Note: In the spirit of transparency, I want to note that this is a copycat recipe for an existing product. Nutella is a proprietary product that I want to acknowledge and give credit to.
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How to Make Homemade Nutella
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Bake your hazelnuts for 10 minutes. Then set them on a towel and rub the nuts until the skin begins to peel.
- Put the hazelnuts in a food processor, pulsing it until it looks like finely ground coffee.
- Add the powdered sugar, cocoa, vegetable oil, vanilla, and chopped chocolate into the processor and continue the process until it turns into a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Transfer the mixture into a sealable jar and then place it in the fridge, storing for up to three weeks.
Yes! You can save your money by preparing the Homemade Nutella from scratch. When you make it from scratch, you can store it and save it, using it as often as you want to.
Nutella is made by adding toasted hazelnuts to a food processor with other ingredients, including chocolate and sugar, to give it that sweet and nutty flavor.
Nutella and peanut butter are both delicious spreads. However, if you love chocolate, you may love this even more!
You can use any cocoa powder you prefer, as long as it is unsweetened. Use natural cocoa powder for a slightly more acidic taste, and use Dutch-process cocoa powder for a slightly smoother taste.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- You can use dark chocolate and special dark cocoa powder or any other chocolate you prefer.
- Be sure to scrape down the food processor to make sure everything is incorporated well.
- Add a bit of vanilla extract to the mixture to give it more flavor.
How can I use this chocolate hazelnut spread?
There are so many ways to use this, as a spread, a dip, or a baking ingredient! The more you eat it, the more ways you’ll find to use it. It’s addictive, so you’ll just want it on everything. But here are a few ideas:
- Spread it on toast and bagels for a tasty breakfast.
- Make this Fairy Bread for a fun treat.
- Use it as a topping on pancakes, waffles, or French toast.
- Dip pretzels, fruit, churros, crackers, and more in it.
- Fill these Nutella Stuffed Brownies for extra chocolate!
- Use it in this S’mores Folded Tortilla recipe for an indulgent breakfast.
This chocolate hazelnut spread is a delicious treat that no one can resist. This Homemade Nutella recipe will quickly become a family favorite to use for all of your spreading and dipping needs.
If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
Nutella Recipe (Chocolate Hazelnut Spread)
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw hazelnuts 142 grams
- ¾ cup powdered sugar 85 grams
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 42 grams
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 25 grams
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
- ¼ cup chopped chocolate 43 grams
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt to taste
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Baking Sheet
- Food Processor
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Place the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through.1 cup raw hazelnuts
- Allow them to cool slightly before handling. Once cooled, place them in a towel and gently rub the nuts until the skins come off— this should take about 5 minutes.
- Place the hazelnuts in a food processor and pulse until they resemble finely ground coffe, about 10-15 pulses.
- Add in the powdered sugar, cocoa, vegetable oil, vanilla, and chopped chocolate and process until it is smooth and creamy, about 5 minutes. The mixture will become thick before it becomes smooth and creamy— just keep scraping down the sides of the bowl and processing and it will come together. Add salt to taste.¾ cup powdered sugar, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ¼ cup chopped chocolate, ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
Notes
- This recipe makes 1 cup of Nutella.
- I used dark chocolate and special dark cocoa powder to make a dark chocolate Nutella, but use whatever you have on hand.
- Be sure to scrape down the food processor to make sure everything is incorporated well.
- Add a bit of vanilla extract to the mixture to give it more flavor.
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