Healthy Homemade Nutella: A Clean, Creamy Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
Nutella is loved worldwide for its rich chocolate flavor and creamy texture—but the store-bought version is packed with refined sugar and oils that don’t always align with a healthier lifestyle. This Healthy Homemade Nutella delivers everything people crave from the classic spread while using simple, clean ingredients you can feel good about.
This recipe creates a silky-smooth chocolate hazelnut spread that works for breakfast, snacks, desserts, and even baking. It’s naturally sweetened, customizable, and made without preservatives, palm oil, or artificial ingredients. Whether you’re focused on clean eating, reducing sugar, or simply enjoying real food, this version belongs in your kitchen.
The best part? It takes less than 15 minutes from start to finish and stores beautifully for weeks.
Why Make Nutella at Home?
Homemade Nutella offers total control over sweetness, texture, and ingredients. Instead of refined sugar and oils, this recipe relies on roasted hazelnuts for richness and cocoa powder for deep chocolate flavor. A touch of natural sweetener brings everything together without overpowering the nutty base.
Because this spread is made fresh, the flavor is deeper and more complex than anything from a jar. You’ll taste real hazelnuts, real chocolate, and real vanilla in every spoonful.
Ingredients
- 2 cups roasted hazelnuts, skins removed
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add roasted hazelnuts to a high-powered food processor.
- Blend for 5–7 minutes, scraping down sides as needed, until a smooth hazelnut butter forms.
- Add cocoa powder, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, and salt.
- Blend again until fully combined and glossy.
- Slowly drizzle in milk while blending until desired spreadable consistency is reached.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or cocoa level if needed.
- Transfer to a clean glass jar and let cool before sealing.
Texture & Blending Tips
- Be patient while blending. Hazelnuts take time to release their oils.
- Use warm hazelnuts for easier blending and smoother texture.
- Adjust thickness by adding milk one tablespoon at a time.
Sweetener Options
- Maple syrup for a deeper caramel note
- Honey for classic sweetness
- Sugar-free syrup for low-sugar versions
Flavor Variations
- Mocha Spread: Add 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- Vegan Nutella: Use almond or oat milk and maple syrup
- Extra Chocolate: Increase cocoa powder by 1 tablespoon
Serving Ideas
Healthy Homemade Nutella works far beyond toast. Try it:
- Swirled into oatmeal
- Drizzled over pancakes or waffles
- Spread on rice cakes
- As a dip for strawberries or apples
- Used as a filling for crepes or pastries
Storage & Shelf Life
Store in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Stir before using if natural separation occurs. For a softer texture, let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
Who This Recipe Is Perfect For
- Clean eating lifestyles
- Reduced-sugar diets
- Families wanting better breakfast options
- Meal prep breakfasts and snacks
- Homemade food gift ideas
Final Thoughts
This Healthy Homemade Nutella proves that indulgent flavors don’t require processed ingredients. Creamy, rich, and deeply chocolatey, it’s a spread you’ll feel great about serving every day.
Healthy Homemade Nutella
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Blend hazelnuts until smooth and creamy.
- Add cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla, and salt.
- Blend until fully combined.
- Slowly add milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Transfer to jar and store refrigerated.
