Delicious and Decadent: How to Make Nutella at Home
Learn how to make a delicious homemade hazelnut spread that's a perfect addition to any breakfast: french toast, fruit, or crepes. This recipe is quick and easy to whip up and tastes way better than storebought Nutella!
If you've ever taken a peek at the nutrition facts on a jar of Nutella, I'm sure you've noticed how much sugar is in the spread. 21 grams per two tablespoons (that's about 5.4 teaspoons worth)! So, I set out to find a way to make an alternative that tastes just as good.
This recipe only uses 6 simple ingredients and can be stored in the pantry for up to a month - if it even lasts that long. I have to make this nearly every week, my daughter eats it like it's going out of style.
What I love most about making my own Nutella is that I can control how much sugar goes in. I usually use about a 1/4 cup of chocolate chips, which doubles as my chocolate and sweetener source. Using that measurement, each 2 tbsp serving only has about 4.5 grams of sugar.
I've used a couple of different types of oil in this recipe and I prefer vegetable or avocado oil. Coconut oil adds a really nice flavour, but it isn't liquid at room temperature so it can make it difficult to spread. Olive oil tends to have too strong of a flavour.
This creamy homemade Nutella is about to become a kitchen staple for you - if not for breakfast or baking, then at least for a heaping spoonful as a midnight snack. Enjoy!
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