Smooth and creamy dark chocolate hazelnut spread made easily at home. Vegan, gluten-free and even more delicious than the store bought kind!
GUESS WHAT????? IT’S MY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!
Okay, so maybe it’s a little narcissistic, but I freaking love birthdays. Not just mine, but everyone’s. We all need a day to celebrate our lives, the people in it, and all that jazz. That’s what birthdays are to me, anyway. A chance to celebrate the fact that I have a freaking awesome life filled with freaking awesome people who make me feel like a million bucks.
So to celebrate, I made you guys Nutella. It’s one of my very favorite things, so i just figured you guys would feel the same way. I’ve been obsessed with Nutella since the first time I tasted it, and ya know what? I am even more obsessed with this homemade variety. I’m pretty sure it’s the dark chocolate. It just makes it richer and even more chocolatey!
It’s actually super simple, and when you make your own you get to be the one controlling what goes in. Just real ingredients here with a slightly heavy hand on the dark chocolate because, let’s be honest, Nutella is totally, 100% dessert. It’s not a “healthy” spread–it’s made to be a treat, and it delivers!
Smooth and creamy dark chocolate hazelnut spread made easily at home. Vegan, gluten-free and even more delicious than the store bought kind!
Ingredients
- 1 cup toasted hazelnuts
- 2-3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 12 ounces dark chocolate, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Place hazelnuts in food processor or Vitamix and blend until broken down and nuts start to form a big mound. Continue to blend and stream in coconut oil 1 tablespoon at a time until nut butter consistency. Add melted chocolate, vanilla and sea salt and blend until well combined. Store in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks.
Okay, you had me at dark chocolate. Love this recipe!
And wishing you a wonderfully happy birthday!
Awww thanks so much Tamara!
I’m scared to make this because I have a feeling it’s more addicting than crack. Not that I know how addicting crack it, but Whitney said it’s whack. 😉
Happy Birthday! Celebrate til your heart’s content – birthdays are the best!
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Totally addicting! Thanks friend!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! This is a great way to celebrate! Plus, since it is your birthday… you don’t have to share! 😉
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Haha awesome point! Thanks friend!
Looks super! Happy Birthday!
I’ll happily do everything for other people’s birthdays, but for my own, it’s dirty looks and “you better not say anything about it.”
Been that way since I turned 14, believe it or not.
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That’s crazy to me! At least you have good spirits about other people’s birthdays though! 🙂
This looks absolutely delicious! Love the idea of using coconut oil too! I would have a hard time keeping my spoon out of the jar! 😉
Right??? I can’t keep it in the house, but it’s perfect for gifts or special occasions!
I love that there is no added sweetener in yours (as there is in nutella)… this one I might actually let me daughter have! 🙂
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I know…the ingredients list on the real stuff is…not great. I mean, this is still legit dessert, but it makes me feel a little better at least! 🙂
This would not last a day in my house. It wouldn’t even make it to a jar. Crack, pure crack BUT I’m still pinning cause it looks amazing!
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
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Hehe I feel ya! Thanks so much friend!! xoxo
Wow! Just wow- this and you are amazing!
HO.LY.COW!
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I would so spread this on EVERYTHING!
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Ari, my beautiful friend!!! Happy belated birthday!! I hope it was wonderful (just as wonderful as this nutella)!
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Not belated! It’s today! I just post everything the night before thinking people will read it when they wake up. 😉 Thanks so much! I adore you my tri-spiration friend!!
Eeeee happy birthday, Jelly! I’m a FREAK for birthdays, especially when it comes to celebrating other peoples’ 😀 I hope that you’re having the most awesome of days, filled with lots of cake and delicious homemade Nutella! <3
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Thanks so much friend!! xoxo
Okay…now this is just brilliant! If only I had hazelnuts, I’d go make some right now. 😉 Looks amazing!
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Now I just keep them on hand most of the time. I pretty much always want nutella flavored something 😉 Thank you!!
I’ve still yet to make nutella at home…what is wrong with me?! lol!! I think it’s time, and I JUST NEED SOME! Thanks for sharing!
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Dooooo it!! 🙂
I will never say no to anything that involves nutella! I have been on the search for a healthier version and this looks DELISH! Can’t wait to try 🙂 Happy Birthday lovely!
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Happy Happy Birthday my friend!! This looks amazing!
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Thanks friend!! xoxo
Happy Birthday Ari! Hope you had a great one. This homemade Nutella most certainly looks delicious!
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Thanks friend!!
‘vegan’ nutella with chocolate? er no.
Real dark chocolate is made with no milk, so I’m very curious to hear which ingredient you feel is not vegan.
I’m not concerned with making this vegan but was curious if I could use enjoy life chocolate chips. I always have mini on hand, not sure if they’re dark chocolate. Thanks, this recipe is exactly what I’ve been looking for.
Absolutely! I believe I used something similar. Enjoy, Erin!