Crunchy Homemade Nutella – Easy Chocolate Hazelnut Spread Recipe
This easy homemade Nutella is made with roasted hazelnuts, cocoa, sugar, vanilla, and a little oil for a rich chocolate hazelnut spread you can make smooth or slightly crunchy. It’s family-friendly, adjustable, and perfect for toast, pancakes, crepes, oatmeal, or eating straight from the spoon.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup 140 g raw hazelnuts without skin
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder unsweetened
- 3 tbsp sugar adjust to taste (3-5 tbsp=
- 3 tbsp hazelnut oil (2-4 tbsp=
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp warm milk or water for dairy-free (2-4 tbsp)
Instructions
Roast the hazelnuts
- Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F. Spread the hazelnuts on a baking tray and roast for 10–15 minutes, or until golden and fragrant. If the hazelnuts have skins, rub them in a clean kitchen towel to remove as much skin as possible.
Blend all ingredients
- Blend hazelnuts, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla, salt, oil and warm milk. Blend until desired smoothness
Taste and adjust
- Taste the homemade Nutella and add more sugar or cocoa powder if needed. Blend longer for a smoother spread, or leave it slightly chunky for a rustic, crunchy texture.
Notes
This recipe makes about 250–300 g of homemade Nutella, or about 1 small jar. Nutrition is calculated per 1 tablespoon serving.
For a dairy-free or vegan version, use warm water instead of milk.
For a smoother texture, blend longer and add the oil or warm liquid slowly.
If your spread is a little grainy, that is normal for homemade Nutella, especially if using a regular blender or food processor.
The spread will firm up in the fridge. Let it sit at room temperature or place the jar in warm water for about 10 minutes before serving. Storage:
Store at room temperature for 5–7 days.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2–3 weeks. Serving Ideas:
Spread on toast, pancakes, waffles, crepes, or banana slices.
Swirl into oatmeal or yogurt.
Use as a filling for crepes or sandwiches.
Enjoy a spoonful as a quick chocolate treat.
For a smoother texture, blend longer and add the oil or warm liquid slowly.
If your spread is a little grainy, that is normal for homemade Nutella, especially if using a regular blender or food processor.
The spread will firm up in the fridge. Let it sit at room temperature or place the jar in warm water for about 10 minutes before serving. Storage:
Store at room temperature for 5–7 days.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2–3 weeks. Serving Ideas:
Spread on toast, pancakes, waffles, crepes, or banana slices.
Swirl into oatmeal or yogurt.
Use as a filling for crepes or sandwiches.
Enjoy a spoonful as a quick chocolate treat.
