Commercial Nutella is delicious, we all know that, but that doesn’t mean it’s healthy. Nutella is a hazelnut chocolate spread, but I don’t know how many hazelnuts it contains. According to the taste, I would say not too much, if I were to compare it with the chocolate cream I made at home.
If you want a fine chocolate cream with an intense hazelnut taste, I suggest, without hesitation, this 5-ingredient homemade Nutella version, simple, quick, sugar-free, and with a wonderful nutty taste.
My homemade Nutella is made with natural ingredients, ensuring a healthier alternative to store-bought versions. Join me as we explore the rich flavors, velvety textures, and delightful sweetness of this homemade Nutella.
Get ready to embark on a journey of guilt-free indulgence, where you can enjoy the best of both worlds: deliciousness and nourishment.
As always, before diving into the recipe, let’s see some info about one of the main ingredients: Hazelnuts.
Hazelnuts:
Due to their delicate aroma and extraordinarily delicious taste, as well as the valuable nutrients they contain, they are hunted with great interest, especially by children. But even adults don’t shy away from a portion of hazelnuts!
Hazelnuts can be eaten in various forms: raw (provides the most benefits) or roasted (they have a taste that many people find more pleasant), in vegetable salads (the healthy fats present in hazelnuts facilitate the absorption of the nutrient spills found in vegetables) or in dried fruit salads, nuts, and seeds, in ice cream.
Nutritional Information:
Being rich in vitamins (A, complex B, C, D, vitamin E), minerals (calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese, and selenium), proteins (27% of the daily dose), and healthy fats, Hazelnuts are an excellent addition to any diet, however, it is recommended to consume hazelnuts in moderation.
Nutritional Values/ 100 g
Calories: 628 Kcal
Proteins: 14,95 g
Fibers: 9,7 g
Carbs: 16.7 g
Fats: 60,75 g
9 Benefits of Hazelnuts:
- Hazelnuts are indicated for those with gluten intolerance
- They prevent the formation of kidney stones
- It protects the heart
- They have anti-cancer properties
- They can help lower blood sugar levels
- It stimulates the brain
- It helps the health of the skin and hair
- Protects the muscles
- It relieves you of oxidative stress.
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cooking Time: 20 Minutes
Total Time: 25 Minutes
Servings: 500 g
Let’s dive in and discover the secrets to creating your own healthy homemade Nutella delights.
INGREDIENTS for this sugar-free homemade Nutella:
• 250g raw hazelnuts
• 170g dark chocolate 70%
• 200g coconut cream
• 60 ml agave syrup
• ¼ teaspoon salt.
INSTRUCTIONS for this homemade Nutella cream:
1. Preheat the oven to 180C.
2. Put the hazelnuts on baking paper and keep them in the oven for 12 minutes.
3. Remove the hazelnuts from the oven and let them cool.
4. Rub the hazelnuts against a kitchen towel to remove their skins.
5. Put the hazelnuts in a food processor and pulse until they are finely ground.
6. Now, melt the dark chocolate in a bowl with the coconut cream, agave syrup, and salt. Take the composition off the heat and let it cool down.
7. Put the ground hazelnuts together with the tempered mixture of melted chocolate, agave, and salt in a food processor and mix until the composition turns into a fine cream.
8. Serve on a slice of toast or fresh baguette.
Pour the warm chocolate cream as it is into the jars and let it cool completely. Put the lids on and we can keep it in the fridge for up to 3 months, without problems (the only “issue” being that it will harden).
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Last Thoughts:
In conclusion, our journey through the world of healthy homemade Nutella and guilt-free chocolate indulgence has been nothing short of delightful. I’ve discovered the joy of creating my own Nutella at home, using wholesome ingredients and avoiding unnecessary additives.
By incorporating chocolate in a mindful and balanced way, we’ve been able to indulge our sweet tooth without compromising our health goals. Remember, moderation is key when it comes to enjoying these delectable treats.
So go ahead, treat yourself, and share this good homemade Nutella with your loved ones.
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