nFit Homemade Nutella

Homemade hazelnut-chocolate spread in a jar.

Four attempts later: a homemade hazelnut-chocolate spread that isn't the world's healthiest thing — just a far better alternative to packaged, additive-laden versions. A pancake's best friend.

Makes about 1 jar

Nutrition (per tablespoon, estimated)

  • Calories: ~60 kcal
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4 g

Estimated values.

Ingredients

  • 2 handfuls roasted hazelnuts
  • 1½ tablespoons coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 dates, pitted and soaked
  • 1 heaped tablespoon raw cacao
  • 40 g dark chocolate
  • 1 dessert spoon vanilla extract

Method

  1. Toast the hazelnuts briefly until fragrant, then blend to a cream.
  2. Add everything except the chocolate and blend until homogeneous.
  3. Stir in the chopped chocolate (it melts in the warm mixture) and blend 2 minutes more.

Originally shared on our Instagram.