Homemade Chocolate Hazelnut Spread

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: About 1 ½ cups

Ingredients:

• 2 cups hazelnuts
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 2–4 tbsp milk of choice

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and roast for 10–12 minutes until fragrant.
2. Let the hazelnuts cool slightly, then rub off the skins using a clean kitchen towel.
3. Place the hazelnuts in a food processor and blend until they turn into a smooth butter, about 5–10 minutes. Scrape down the sides often.
4. Add the cocoa powder, powdered sugar, salt, vanilla essence, and coconut oil. Process until fully combined.
5. Taste and adjust the sweetness or cocoa if needed.
6. While blending, stream in the milk 1 tbsp at a time until the spread reaches your desired consistency.
7. Process for another 1–2 minutes until completely smooth.
8. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Tips:

• For a nuttier flavor, leave a few hazelnuts slightly chunky before blending.
• Adjust the milk quantity for a thicker or creamier spread.
• Perfect on toast, pancakes, waffles, or even as a dip for fruit!