Easy Homemade Nutella that is vegan and gluten free. Made with cocoa powder, and healhier than the kinds you will find in grocery stores.
Remember when I told you all that I would be making a lot of Nutella recipes?
Well that idea kind of fell on its face. I ended up taking the jar of Nutella out every so often, grabbing a spoon, and just eat a scoop. If I was feeling fancy, I would add some peanut butter.
I know, right? I’m super classy.
So now my Nutella stash is all gone, and I’m stuck at home, twiddling my thumbs and wanting some Nutella. The only thing is, I didn’t want the cashiers at the grocery store to see me day after day, buying a jar of Nutella (ok, maybe not THAT often…) so I decided to make it myself. I mean, come on! Everyone is doing it!
And since it is close enough to Christmas to make me pull my hair out thinking of Christmas gift ideas, I can cross at least one person off my list, as I will be making them this delicious Homemade Nutella. I’m not sure if I’ll ever buy Nutella again!
This can be used in place of regular Nutella in so many of my recipes. Some of my favourite are my Nutella Swirl Banana Muffins and my Chocolate Hazelnut Banana Bread.
And if you try this Homemade Nutella recipe, let me know! Rate it, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Homemade Nutella
Easy Homemade Nutella that is vegan and gluten free. Made with cocoa powder, and healhier than the kinds you will find in grocery stores.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups boiling water *see note
- 3 Tbsp baking powder *see note
- 1 cup hazelnuts *see note
- 12 oz chocolate chips
- 2 Tbsp canola oil
- 3 Tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the 2 cups water to a boil. Add the baking soda, then add the hazelnuts. Boil for around 3 minutes. The water will be black.
- Pour the hazelnuts into a colander and turn on the cold water faucet. Using your hands, roll off the peels.
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
- Boil 5 cups of water and pour in a medium bowl.
- Place the chocolate chips in a smaller bowl, and place it into the bowl full of water. Mix the chocolate chips until the mixture is smooth, making sure not to let the water mix in with the chocolate.
- Dry the hazelnuts, and bake in the preheated oven for around 12 minutes. Remove and let cool.
- In a food processor, pulse the hazelnuts until it forms a paste. Add the oil, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla and salt, and process until mixture is smooth. Add the melted chocolate and blend well.
Notes
- If you are using hazelnuts with no skin, you do not need the water or baking powder. Plus, you will need to omit the first two steps of the recipe.
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I would definitely eat this over a jar of Nutella anytime! I should get on this now that I have food processor, thanks to my mother-in-law.
I know the feeling…when there is not Nutella around. This looks like something I should try 🙂
Cathleen, I want to give you a big hug right now!!
Brilliant!!!
wow, brilliant idea!
Oh homemade nutella! I love it! Thank you for sharing. I just made a loaf of bread and I think this would be the perfect addition!
this is such a brilliant idea… thanks for sharing… bookmarked!
Nice work on making nutella at home!
I can never be trusted around nutella! I eat it up too quickly!
Great recipe. And one I would rather use than the stuff out of a jar!
This looks fantastic! I've heard of making your own nutella but have never tried it myself. Yours looks like it turned out great so I'll have to give it a try. =)
Cathleen , this recipe is great ! If only hazelnuts here are as cheap as one bottle of Nutella lol Homemade Nutella though sounds wonderful !
homemade nutella, sound absolutely delicious!
I am a recovering Nutella-aholic! Love the stuff and now I need to make my own. Great idea 🙂 Merry Christmas Cathleen.
I stopped buying Nutella for that very reason–Instead of baking with it, I just kept eating it! I've been meaning to try making my own one of these days–It seems easy enough!
This is something I keep telling myself I'm going to try but I haven't done it yet. You win the prize for being first.
Thank you for linking up at the Blog Strut! I've pinned it but I'd LOVE to share it on Twitter too. Do you have a Twitter name so I can tag you in it?
Have a fabulous day!
Amber
My Personal Accent
I shouldn't have seen this!!! Would love for you to come & share at my party http://mommyondemand.com/create-bake-9/
Thanks for posting this! I can make just enough for me.
Wow! This homemade nutella is such a treat….and I love that there’s no palm oils in this healthier version.
Yes!! One of the reasons I wanted to make it myself 🙂
This wholly inappropriate but both my husband and our son want to marry you. They are Nutella FREAKS and died and went to heaven when they tasted this. Clearly I need to forgo the jarred stuff and make this instead.
HAHAHA. This comment made my day. I am so glad they liked it!
Wow I had no idea Nutella was so easy to make from scratch! It was even more delicious than the store-bought stuff! I am saving this recipe to make again when we run out!
That makes me so happy to hear! Glad you liked it! 🙂
I can’t believe how easy it is to make nutella (well, I do believe because you have detailed instructions here lol). Never ever will I need to buy some now!
Yes!! So easy and so good!
I have been searching for the perfect homemade Nutella and I think I have found it. Homemade nut butters are obsession and this recipe is not exception, this is perfect . Thanks for a great recipe.
Yay, so glad you liked it!
We love nutella in our house but we had never made it before. This recipe is so easy to make and taste amazing! The kids love it on their jelly sandwiches! Such a great snack!!
That makes me so happy to hear 🙂
This is definitely a must-try! I spend so much money on buying Nutella! haha. This is worth it!
Haha same here. Thanks!!
I’ve never been a big fan of store-bought nutella ( I know unusual, right?) But my hubby loves it so am going to surprise him with a jar of your homemade nutella. I have a feeling I’m going to love it too!
Ahh I love that!! Hope your husband loves it 🙂
I love Nutella but never thought of making it at home! This recipe turned out great and definitely better than store-bought Nutella.
Yay! So glad you liked it!
I’m so glad I tried this! It really is amazing stuff and every bit as good as a jar of nutella from the store! We enjoyed ours with crepes and sliced bananas and strawberries. So yummy!
Yum, that sounds so perfect!
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing homemade nutella recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!
That’s great to hear!
Yes! This worked perfectly and tastes divine!
So glad you liked it!
We go through so much Nutella at our house! I have never thought about making it at home, though! I will have to give it a try!
Yes do it! It’s so good 🙂