Homemade Healthy Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry roasted hazelnuts (skin REMOVED)
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 2/3 cup cacao powder
- 7 soaked dates
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- Pinch of salt
Preparation
Roast or bake hazelnuts on 350F for about 10min or until skin starts to pop off a bit
After roasting add hazelnuts to a kitchen towel and apply pressure as you move them around, skin will start to fall off
Add hazelnuts to a high powered blender or food processor. Hazelnuts will turn into a powder, keep blending and scraping sides until smooth and creamy
Add in remaining ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy, add more almond milk if needed
Tips
Pair this spread with toast, fruit, yogurt, or other favorite items
