Homemade Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Spread

Preheat oven to 360F/180C.

Place hazelnuts in a baking dish in single layer and roast for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.

Remove hazelnuts from the oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes.

Place hazelnuts in food processor and blend for 10 minutes until they turn into hazelnut butter. Stop every minute to scrape sides.

Soak dates in hot water for 5-15 minutes depending on how soft they are.

Add cacao powder and dates to the food processor. Blend for about a minute.

While the food processor is still running, gradually add water to reach the desired consistency. Blend for 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth.