nutbutter - healthy nutella

By tinathorn

Ingredients

• 2 cups raw hazelnuts (240g)
• 1 1/2 tbsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp xylitol, or agave, or sugar, or maple syrup
• 1 packet nunaturals stevia, or 1 tbsp more agave or sugar
• 1/4 tsp plus 1/8 tsp salt
• optional: 2 tsp oil (for extra smoothness, but it’s still very smooth if you leave out the oil)
• 1/2 cup milk of choice (I used Almond Breeze)

Details

Adapted from chocolatecoveredkatie.com

Preparation

Step 1

Roast hazelnuts for 8-10 minutes at 400 F. Rub them together in a paper towel to get the skins off. (It’s ok if a few stubborn skins won’t come off.) In a Vita-mix or food processor, blend the nuts until they’ve turned to butter, then add all other ingredients and blend a long time until it’s smooth like Nutella! (I think I blended off-and-on for a full two minutes. It’s extra-creamy in a Vita-mix, but a Cuisinart food processor works as well.)