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Homemade Nutella With Dates (Vegan, No Added Sugar)

This homemade nutella with dates is rich, decadent, and full of that irresistible chocolate flavor we all know and love! It's made with just 5 simple ingredients and is vegan and refined sugar free!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 15

Equipment

  • High Speed Blender
  • Clean Kitchen Towel
  • Sealable Jars
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Soak the dates in hot water for 10 minutes to soften, then drain.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the hazelnuts in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet. Roast hazelnuts for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the hazelnuts from the oven and let them cool slightly. Use a kitchen towel to rub the hazelnuts, removing the hazelnut skins.
  • Place the hazelnuts in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Add the dates, cacao powder, vanilla, and salt to the blender. Blend until everything is combined. Add water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired texture.
  • Enjoy your homemade Nutella right away or transfer it to jars. Seal and store in the fridge!

Notes

 

How to Store

Store your homemade nutella in an airtight glass container or mason jar and keep it in the fridge. It will stay fresh and delicious for up to 3 weeks!
 

Top Tips

  1. Toast your hazelnuts properly. Ten to twelve minutes at 350F until golden and fragrant. The skins will blister and crack. Wrap in a kitchen towel while warm and rub firmly to remove as much skin as possible. This is what gives the spread its deep, roasted flavour.
  2. Soak your dates first. Ten minutes in hot water, drained well, before blending. Even medjool dates blend more smoothly this way.
  3. Add plant milk gradually. Start with two tablespoons and add more until you reach your preferred consistency. Less milk for a thick spread, more for a pourable sauce.
Keyword hazelnut spread, homemade nutella
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