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Homemade Healthy Nutella (dairy free)

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Meet my childhood crush.  Coming at your today with a simple and delicious Homemade Healthy Nutella recipe. 

Being from Europe, you guys KNOW that I grew up eating Nutella. And it’s been YEARS since I’ve had any. I finally decided to make a healthier version so my kids could share in my childhood nostalgia. I can’t believe how easy it was to make. And how freaking delicious it is. All real food ingredients. None of the crap.

OK… who else grew up eating Nutella for breakfast?  I know I did.  Since then, I’ve changed my ways and tend to eat protein and vegetables for breakfast.  But sometimes a little chocolate hazelnut butter treat is just what a girl needs.

hand holding glass jar with nutella

The recipe is simple. Only 6 ingredients.  No artificial garbage or hydrogenated oils. Lightly roasted hazelnuts combined with sweet chocolate. And it actually tastes like I remember.  Takes me back to long summer days in Finland before I had any responsibilities or worries.

The best part about this healthy nutella recipe is sharing it with my kids. There are times that I wonder if they feel like they are missing out because I’m such a health food nut.  They have both grown up eating healthy, delicious clean food.  And I do bake healthy treats once in a while.  It just feels good to share with them some nostalgic sweetness from my childhood.  Kind of like giving them a window into my past.

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Tips for Making Healthy Nutella:

  • The most time consuming part of this recipe is removing the skins of the hazelnuts.  I do this by first roasting the nuts and then rubbing skins off with a clean kitchen towel.  I recommend doing this in small batches.  Simply place hazelnuts into the fold of a clean kitchen towel and rub the skins off.  Don’t worry about getting all of the skin off, just most of it.
  • Be patient when you are making the hazelnut butter in the first step.  Give it time to get nice and creamy.  This will make for a smooth final product.
  • Once you add the remaining ingredients to the hazelnut butter, again be patient while the mixture incorporates.  Process until it is nice and smooth.  This will ensure that your healthy nutella will not separate in the fridge.

hazelnuts on a baking pan

hazelnuts on a dish towel

peeled hazelnuts

 

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Homemade Healthy Nutella

★★★★★ 5 from 8 reviews
  • Author: Katja from Savory Lotus
  • Yield: about 1 3/4 cups 1x
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups hazelnuts
  • 1/4 cup cacoa powder (like this) (or unsweetened cocoa powder)
  • 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk (where to buy BPA free coconut milk)
  • 4 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 pinches unrefined salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375’F. Place hazelnuts onto baking sheet and roast for 12-15 minutes until nuts are fragrant and slightly brown. Remove from oven.
  2. To peel off skins, place roasted nuts into the fold of a kitchen towel and gently massage until most of skin comes off.
  3. Place peeled hazelnuts into food processor and process until creamy smooth – about 8-10 minutes. Be sure to scrape sides a couple of times.
  4. Add remaining ingredients and process again until smooth. This may take a couple of minutes. Adjust consistency with extra coconut milk if too thick.
  5. Store in airtight glass container for about a week. Enjoy!

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Comments

  1. Turenne / Tilarenn says

    November 16, 2016 at 12:36 pm

    Food is also my medicine along with dance. I love chocolate! This all natural spread caught all my senses and made me discover Savory Lotus. I’m very pleased to go through this awesome place where healthy living with delicious real food is so natural. Thank you Katja!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      November 20, 2016 at 12:30 pm

      Wonderful! Welcome! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sue says

    November 21, 2016 at 1:47 pm

    This looks so delicious and yes I eat protein and vegetables for breakfast too but this would be great for a change! All the very best from Normandie, Sue

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Jessica says

    November 24, 2016 at 4:10 pm

    Heck yes! I bought a nutcracker just for this recipe 🙂 Should this be refrigerated?

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      November 29, 2016 at 7:56 am

      Yes, it keeps well in fridge for about a week or so. Enjoy!

      Reply
      • Talya says

        November 18, 2019 at 12:42 pm

        Is there any way to make it last longer?

        Reply
        • Katja Heino says

          November 20, 2019 at 9:04 am

          Hi, Talya! Since it does not have any preservatives in it, it will not last very long in the fridge. When I posted the recipe, I was conservative and said one week. Our jar NEVER lasts that long since it gets eaten so quickly. But the last jar I made was in our fridge closer to 2 weeks and was fine. I just like to be careful on my site so no one eats spoiled food. 😉 Hope that helps.

          Reply
        • Judy says

          February 14, 2020 at 8:18 am

          Try making half batches.

          Reply
  4. Mark says

    February 20, 2017 at 10:49 am

    Been meaning to have a go at making my own Nutella, been craving it so bad, so perfect timing! It came out amazing!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      February 20, 2017 at 3:43 pm

      Yay!

      Reply
  5. Renee Kohley says

    February 20, 2017 at 11:57 am

    This is so fun! I have never bought the Nutella at the store because it is so full of sugar and junky milk! I can’t wait to try this!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      February 20, 2017 at 3:43 pm

      It’s so good! Reminds me of being a kid.

      Reply
  6. Michele Spring says

    February 20, 2017 at 7:51 pm

    I’ve never actually made homemade Nutella but you make it look so easy! I think I will have to try it soon! Beautiful pictures too.

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      February 26, 2017 at 9:59 am

      Thank, Michelle! It’s so easy. The most time consuming part is de-skinning the hazelnuts. It’s totally worth it!!

      Reply
      • Rachel says

        September 15, 2018 at 3:22 pm

        May I ask why you remove the skins? Could you make it with the skins?

        Reply
        • Katja Heino says

          September 17, 2018 at 10:24 am

          I remove the skins so I get a smoother hazelnut butter. You can leave the skin on, but it will affect the texture and the taste a bit. 🙂

          Reply
  7. Cristina Curp says

    February 22, 2017 at 9:44 am

    I’m REALLY excited about this. Nutella was a favorite of mine growing up, but ew… the ingredients are nasty….but THIS…. HEALTHY NUTELLA. It’s a dream come true!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      February 26, 2017 at 9:57 am

      Right!!??!! I’m so happy to be able to enjoy Nutella again- in a healthier way!

      Reply
  8. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    February 22, 2017 at 6:31 pm

    I wish I could have a spoonful of this beauty right now! It looks so good!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      February 26, 2017 at 9:54 am

      Seriously!! I eat it by the spoonful too!!

      Reply
  9. Stacey Crawford says

    February 24, 2017 at 9:12 pm

    I love chocolate and hazelnuts, so this is wonderful. I actually never had the Nutella in the store before, but this one is much healthier.

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      February 26, 2017 at 9:51 am

      Growing up in Europe, it’s just a thing you do. Hope you enjoy this healthier version!!

      Reply
  10. ChihYu says

    February 25, 2017 at 6:57 am

    LOVE Nutella ! I first learned about nutella when I was traveling in Italy then couldn’t live without it after I came back to the states. Now I have paleo healthy version. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe !

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      February 26, 2017 at 9:51 am

      I LOVE it too! Enjoy!!

      Reply
  11. Becky Winkler (A Calculated Whisk) says

    February 25, 2017 at 11:49 am

    I saw that picture recently of Nutella separated out into its individual ingredients and it’s just so much white sugar! This homemade version looks so much better.

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      February 26, 2017 at 9:50 am

      I know! And I ate so much of it growing up. This recipe is WAY better!

      Reply
  12. Rachel says

    February 25, 2017 at 12:52 pm

    Getting so impressed by your photography these days. Those hazelnuts on the pan and on the towel! Well done.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      February 26, 2017 at 9:50 am

      Awe…. thanks, Rachel! I feel like I get lucky sometimes. The light is just right and everything lines up.

      Reply
  13. Jessica DeMay says

    February 25, 2017 at 8:31 pm

    This looks so much better than store bought! Love that it’s healthy enough to share with the kiddos and feel good about it!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      February 26, 2017 at 9:49 am

      It’s so good! And WAY healthier!

      Reply
  14. Hannah Healy says

    February 26, 2017 at 1:35 pm

    I’m going have to make this soon!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      February 26, 2017 at 3:13 pm

      You will be so happy that you did! It’s so good!

      Reply
  15. Carrie Forrest says

    February 26, 2017 at 1:42 pm

    This is the spread of my dreams!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      February 26, 2017 at 3:13 pm

      Me, too!

      Reply
  16. Erin Carter says

    February 26, 2017 at 9:33 pm

    I am so excited to try this one! Your pics are lovely

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      February 27, 2017 at 4:18 pm

      Thanks, Erin!

      Reply
  17. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says

    February 27, 2017 at 5:47 pm

    This is a must have recipe for our household since we’re both addicted to nutella!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      February 28, 2017 at 9:26 am

      Seriously!! I can’t stop eating it!

      Reply
  18. Amy says

    February 27, 2017 at 7:34 pm

    You make it look so easy!! I love nutella and can’t wait to try!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      February 28, 2017 at 9:26 am

      It really is easy to make. The most time consuming part is rubbing off the skins. But so worth it!

      Reply
  19. Julia says

    June 9, 2017 at 4:09 pm

    Thoughts on doing almond milk instead of coconut milk?

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      June 15, 2017 at 10:10 am

      I have not tried it. Full fat coconut is so creamy. That is why I use it. Please let me know if you try it. It will probably be ok. Just can’t say for sure.

      Reply
  20. Joanne says

    July 4, 2017 at 7:29 pm

    Tasted great, thanks ?

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      July 6, 2017 at 11:39 am

      So glad you liked it. I think I need to make some more today!

      Reply
  21. Alexandra says

    August 12, 2017 at 9:41 pm

    I made this last night with a friend and indeed the most consuming part of the process is removing the skins! We made a few batches and it tastes AMAZING ! Thank your for the great recipe ?

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      August 15, 2017 at 8:01 am

      Seriously! I wish there was an easier way to do it. But it’s SO worth it! 🙂

      Reply
  22. Nicole says

    December 27, 2017 at 10:19 am

    I am so excited about this recipe! I live Nutella but the original has so much sugar in it ( never mind all the other unhealthy stuff in it) that I can’t justify eating it (or giving it to my kids). Plus since I cut down on eating sugar my taste buds have changed and now it just tastes too sweet! Thank-you for sharing this recipe.

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      December 27, 2017 at 10:52 pm

      Yay! I love this recipe too. I love healthier versions of my childhood favs. And I agree. I don’t like the taste of original Nutella anymore.

      Reply
  23. Michelle says

    March 7, 2018 at 6:00 pm

    Thanks for sharing! Really excited to try this but need to find a sub for hazelnut (me and my son are sensitive to hazelnut). Any thoughts? Thanks again!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      March 12, 2018 at 6:35 pm

      Ou can make this with just about any nut that you like- almonds, cashews, etc. Let me know if you try it. 🙂

      Reply
  24. Michael says

    June 28, 2018 at 9:05 pm

    This is amazing! It was really, really easy to make and holy **** is it good! Never going back to the original now, when this is easy, even better tasting, and no junk ingredients. Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      July 2, 2018 at 7:39 am

      YAY! So glad you loved it. I could eat this stuff all day long!!! 🙂

      Reply
  25. Jen says

    August 26, 2018 at 7:46 pm

    Can this be frozen or canned?

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      September 2, 2018 at 7:40 am

      Hi, Jen! I haven’t tried freezing or canning this. My family eats it too quickly. 😉 Let me know if you try it.

      Reply
  26. Bianca says

    October 14, 2018 at 5:59 pm

    This looks amazing!
    BUT, I really really hate anything coconut?
    What could I use instead of coconut milk?
    Anything else would be acceptable to me.
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      October 23, 2018 at 1:28 pm

      You could use any milk that you like. I use coconut milk bc it is so thick and creamy. You could do heavy cream if you do dairy. 🙂

      Reply
  27. ghida says

    February 13, 2019 at 7:25 am

    sooo deliciouss and yummyy

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      February 19, 2019 at 10:19 am

      Yay! So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

      Reply
  28. Jacqueline says

    March 17, 2019 at 9:04 am

    Is this only good for a week ?

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      March 26, 2019 at 11:24 am

      Hi, Jacqueline! I would say that a week is about how long I would keep it in the fridge. It may last a bit longer as long as you use a clean spoon every time. But it never last that long in our house. 😉

      Reply
  29. Diana says

    August 31, 2019 at 12:49 pm

    Nutritional info?

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      September 4, 2019 at 1:07 pm

      Hi, Diane! I don’t calculate. But if you’re interested, you can use this free app —-> https://www.myfitnesspal.com/ Hope that helps.

      Reply
  30. Amanda says

    May 23, 2020 at 1:56 pm

    Could you freeze this?

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      June 3, 2020 at 3:20 pm

      I haven’t tried to freeze it. My family eats it too fast for me to even think about freezing it. Let me know if you try it. 🙂

      Reply

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