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Homemade Nutella
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5 from 12 votes

Homemade Nutella

Easy Homemade Nutella that is vegan and gluten free. Made with cocoa powder, and healhier than the kinds you will find in grocery stores.
Prep Time13 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups boiling water *see note
  • 3 Tbsp baking powder *see note
  • 1 cup hazelnuts *see note
  • 12 oz chocolate chips
  • 2 Tbsp canola oil
  • 3 Tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, bring the 2 cups water to a boil. Add the baking soda, then add the hazelnuts. Boil for around 3 minutes. The water will be black.
  • Pour the hazelnuts into a colander and turn on the cold water faucet. Using your hands, roll off the peels.
  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
  • Boil 5 cups of water and pour in a medium bowl.
  • Place the chocolate chips in a smaller bowl, and place it into the bowl full of water. Mix the chocolate chips until the mixture is smooth, making sure not to let the water mix in with the chocolate.
  • Dry the hazelnuts, and bake in the preheated oven for around 12 minutes. Remove and let cool.
  • In a food processor, pulse the hazelnuts until it forms a paste. Add the oil, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla and salt, and process until mixture is smooth. Add the melted chocolate and blend well. 

Notes

  1. If you are using hazelnuts with no skin, you do not need the water or baking powder. Plus, you will need to omit the first two steps of the recipe.