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
- Toast the hazelnuts briefly until fragrant, then blend to a cream.
- Add everything except the chocolate and blend until homogeneous.
- Stir in the chopped chocolate (it melts in the warm mixture) and blend 2 minutes more.
Originally shared on our Instagram.