not nutella
not nutella is a healthier version of the much loved nutella. it’s dairy-free, raw vegan, and one of my favorite healthy recipe hacks. it’s something i also enjoy packaging up in cute little jars with ribbons and sharing as gifts with family, friends, clients and students come holiday time.
it’s a simple recipe (because, in my opinion, simple is always best) requiring 4 ingredients. a food processor, a pinch of patience and a dash of mindfulness.
it takes patience because your machine will run for close to 20 minutes and a little awareness as you’ll need to ‘listen’ to your machine. i say listen because, if you pay attention, you’ll notice your motor slows down a touch and sounds like it is close to overworking itself. it’s here you’ll either scrape down the sides of your processor or add a bit more coconut oil.
i’ve made this close to one million times (small exaggeration but not by much) and only once or twice did i add an additional teaspoon of coconut oil to smooth it all out.
what you’ll need:
2 cups hazelnuts
3/4 cup coconut sugar
1/2 cup cacao powder
1 TB + 3tsp coconut oil
what to do:
place hazelnuts, coconut sugar, cacao powder, and 1 TB coconut oil in food processor.
run 8-10 minutes scrapping down the sides of your machine as needed.
around 8-10 (or as your machine sounds bogged down) add 2tsp coconut oil and run again. continue to scrape down the sides as needed.
at 12-15 minutes (listen to your machine) add your last teaspoon of coconut oil. and run again. it’s from here on you’ll notice a more creamy consistency towards the bottom.
18-20 minutes–you are done!
if at 18-20 minutes my machine isn’t running smoothly, i’m not afraid to add an additional teaspoon of coconut oil. it has been a rare add–but i’ve done it.
again, listen to your machine. through the process you will see the consistency turn from powder to a rough and then smooth butter.
9 out of 10 times this was perfect. ONE time it didn’t sound or look right and i added ONE more teaspoon of coconut oil to get the job down.
store in a glass container. makes about 14oz.
Do you roast hazelnuts first or use them raw? Do you also keep the brown skins on while mixing together?
Thanks!
i don’t roast the hazelnuts and i do keep the skins on while mixing together–super simple and no fuss!
Nutella has my heart, homemade Nutella is even better! WHat a great recipe. Thanks for sharing 🙂
you’re welcome and nutella was always dangerously delicious…now we can eat it minus the gross stuff!
This looks like a nice alternative to Nutella! Thanks for sharing!
same great feel and flavor but just the good stuff (:
I need to make this asap!! I am always looking for ways to make delicious recipes from scratch at home. Somehow it seems so much healthier to me!
same here…just the good stuff, no added junk…yum!
This is nice!! I am always looking for vegan options for some of my fave meals & snacks. Thanks so much for this post!
you’re welcome michelle, i love creating healthier versions of my favorites all the time. then we can feel great and still enjoy ourselves (:
This looks AMAZING! I used to love nutella until I learned how bad it is for you (well… I guess I always knew, but I was in denial). I always have everything in the house but the hazelnuts, so I’ll have to pick those up!
good or bad, nutella can be difficult to walk away from…but making it at home is sooooo much better for you and it’s quite simple to make. enjoy!
Such a cool recipe, I’m going to try this soon. Thank you for sharing!
you’re welcome sheena, enjoy!
I’ve seen this recipe around the web a while ago. I never tried it, but giving the recent scandal Nutella was involved in, I’m starting to think I should make my own.
i’ve just caught up with the news of the scandal and it makes me ill…definitely time make it at home!
Great timing with all the news about the rubbish in Nutella! 🙁
i mentioned to someone else that i’ve just heard of the scandal and it’s total rubbish. i’m shocked…time to make our own and spread the word!
Sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing!
it’s pretty tasty, enjoy!
This is a great alternative for Nutella it can be so expensive. Thanks for sharing.
you’re welcome monique, nutella does get expensive and i always tend to enjoy homemade things more. this takes a little time but it’s totally worth it (:
That looks delicious and healthy. I wish everything that is tasty had such vegan healthy alternatives. Life would be so much easier without having to control what your taste buds crave for. And i am sure this is cheaper than Nutella too..
ahhh i need to share this with my bf because he freaking loves nutella! haha! thanks for sharing xo, sharon
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nice sharon, it’s tough not to love nutella!