How to Make Nutella {4 Ingredients!}

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Why would you want to make homemade Nutella? Unlike store-bought, it is vegan and only calls four totally natural and completely pronounceable ingredients. I put it in baked goods like my Nutella Mug Cake or spread it on toast or dip it with new Lundberg Organic Rice Cake Minis.

And did I mention, this is such a fun activity to make with the kids?! They have chance to be part of transforming four simple ingredients into a magical final product. It really helps them understand more about the meaning of good-for-your ingredients and how our foods are made. Seeing the look on their face when nuts, cocoa and sugar turned into spreadable good-for-you Nutella was worth all the cocoa powder mess!

Did you know the first two ingredients in store-bought Nutella are sugar and palm oil? In my homemade version, the first two ingredients are hazelnuts and cocoa powder. I avoid palm oil altogether and only add five tablespoons of sugar.

And just as important as the Nutella ingredients are the Rice Cake Minis ingredients. Lundberg’s products are not only organic, made with high quality, sustainable ingredients, but they are also just very practical for families. They give me peace of mind in what my kids are eating!

And just as important as the Nutella ingredients are the Rice Cake Minis ingredients. Lundberg’s products are not only organic, made with high quality, sustainable ingredients, but they are also just very practical for families. They give me peace of mind in what my kids are eating!

Homemade nutella in a large white bowl with spoon inside

Ingredients to make homemade Nutella

Hazelnuts, skinned. Look for the naked nut. Buy the hazelnuts marked “blanched,” which means the skins have been boiled or blanched off. They are lighter in color than regular hazelnuts. Or de-skin your own. See FAQs for directions.
Cocoa powder: Cocoa powder comes in two types: Dutch-processed and regular. Either is fine.
Powdered Sugar: If you do not have any, you can make your own powdered sugar by running regular granulated sugar through the food processor until it is dry and powdery.
Salt: Use regular fine-grained table salt here.

How to make nutella spread

Roast the hazelnuts

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Place the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes.

Blend the ingredients

Transfer warm hazelnuts into a food processor fitted with the blade attachment.
Add the remaining ingredients – cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt.
Blend until smooth paste forms, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
Keep in mind, it could take up to 5 minutes to achieve the correct consistency depending on your food processor.

4 photos in collage to show the steps for blending the ingredients to make the spread in a food processor

Tips for making homemade Nutella

Adjust sweetness to your liking. When you stop the food processor to scrape down the sides, taste the mixture and adjust with more powdered sugar as necessary.
Add cocoa butter to get a more solid spread at room temperature. You’ll need about 1 ½ – 2 tablespoons of cocoa butter for 2 cups of hazelnuts.
Up the cocoa powder. If you want a more chocolatey blend, add more cocoa powder to taste.
Use chopped chocolate in the mixture for a richer taste. You can use about 2 ounces of milk or dark chocolate and blend it at the end after the mixture is combined.
Introduce a hint of vanilla. Store-bought Nutella uses vanillin, an artificial vanilla flavoring. To replicate that taste, try a tiny splash of vanilla extract or vanilla paste. Start with ¼ teaspoon and increase to taste.
Encourage your kids to help make it. This is a great one to share with kids since it includes tossing items into a food processor and watching the magic happen. Just be ready for some immediate dipping!

The balance of the sweet and nutty homemade Nutella with the salty crispy Lundberg Organic Rice Cake Minis makes for the best after school or weekend snack!

Recipes to make with Nutella

Frequently asked questions

Why do you have to remove the skin from hazelnuts to make Nutella?

The skins can be bitter and create a rough texture. For a smooth and more nutty taste, I recommend removing the skin or buying them without the skin.

How do you skin your hazelnuts for homemade Nutella?

Here are two methods.
1) Blanch the nuts for a minute or two in boiling water with a tablespoon or two of baking soda. Then, immediately plunge the nuts into ice water to cool. Remove, pat with a paper towel, and allow to dry a bit. Proceed to rub off the skins with your fingers or a paper towel.
2) Roast the nuts as directed and then use a clean kitchen towel to rub off the skin before blending.

How long does homemade Nutella last in the refrigerator?

In a tightly lidded jar, mine is good for up to a month. You could also freeze for up to six months.

Yumna and kids dipping rice cake in nutella in food processor

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