Healthy Homemade Nutella is a soft and delicious hazelnut chocolate made from natural ingredients with no preservatives. This is a healthier option without sacrificing delicious taste. Therefore, everyone can enjoy it.
For healthier creations, let’s make a Nutella-style spread at home. Apart from being healthier, using the ingredients for this jam is also definitely safe. You only need to buy raw hazelnuts, cocoa powder, and other ingredients from the supermarket. The preparation time is 15 minutes, while the cooking time is 5 hours and 30 minutes. Serve this as a spread for food.
What is Healthy Homemade Nutella?
Healthy Homemade Nutella is made from natural ingredients without added refined sugar and palm oil. You can also create this jam according to your taste. You can use cacao powder to make the chocolate taste stronger and add salt to balance the taste.
There are several important steps to making this jam, such as roasting the hazelnuts, blending the hazelnuts, adding other ingredients, adjusting the texture, and storing it in an airtight container.
Tips for Making This Jam
So that the jam you make has the perfect taste and texture, follow the tips below.
Use High-Quality Hazelnuts
Choose fresh hazelnuts without added salt or sweeteners. Roast the hazelnuts first to release their natural oils and give them a stronger, distinctive aroma.
Peel the Hazelnut Skin Properly
After the roasting process, rub the hazelnuts with a clean cloth or by hand until the skin comes off. The remaining skin can give a bitter taste.
Use a Strong Blender or Food Processor
To produce a smooth and creamy texture, use a high-powered blender or good-quality food processor. Process the hazelnuts until they have completely turned into a paste before adding the other ingredients.
Adjust the Taste by Adding Other Ingredients
For a richer taste, add vanilla extract or a pinch of salt for flavor balance. If you want it more bitter, add more pure cocoa powder. You can also add cinnamon powder or coffee powder for a unique touch of taste.
Save Properly
Store in an airtight glass container to keep it fresh and last longer. Then, store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or at room temperature for several days if you don’t use vegetable milk.
The Texture of Healthy Homemade Nutella
Here are some descriptions of the texture of this jam.
Smooth and Creamy
If you use a high-powered food processor or blender, the hazelnuts will turn into a smooth and creamy paste. Adding coconut oil or olive oil helps create a creamier texture and makes it easy to spread. If you want it softer, add a little vegetable milk, such as almond milk or oat milk.
Slightly Rough
If you don’t blend it for too long, the jam will have a few fine grains of hazelnut, which is perfect for those of you who like a more natural texture. You can also add small pieces of roasted hazelnuts to give a crunchy sensation.
Dense but Easy to Spread
If you don’t add oil or vegetable milk, the result will be denser but can still be spread easily. Store at room temperature to keep it soft.
Other Variants of Healthy Homemade Nutella
You can make variations of this jam spread by adding ingredients that give different flavors and health benefits. Here are some ideas that you can try to make it.
Almonds
You can mix hazelnuts and almonds in equal parts to get a more complex nutty taste. Almonds also add higher protein and vitamin E content.
Coconuts
Add roasted grated coconut or thick coconut milk for a delicious and creamy coconut taste. You can also add extra coconut oil for a softer texture.
Coffee
You can mix instant coffee powder or espresso to give it a distinctive coffee taste. Perfect for combining it with toast or a smoothie.
The Specialties of This Jam
Here are some of the specialties of this jam.
More Natural and Healthy
Because it is made from natural ingredients such as roasted hazelnuts and pure cocoa powder. Without the addition of refined sugar and palm oil, this homemade Nutella-style spread is safer for daily consumption.
Complete Control of Ingredients
By making it yourself, you can adjust the sweetness level, texture, and other additions according to your taste and health needs.
Environmentally Friendly
Reduce consumption of plastic packaging products and avoid palm oil.
Let’s make this Nutella-style jam at home. The complete recipe is below!
Ingredients of Healthy Homemade Nutella
- 250 g Raw Hazelnut: The main ingredient in this jam. Using raw hazelnuts helps maintain their nutritional benefits.
- ¼ cup Cocoa Powder: Gives Nutella a rich, deep chocolate flavor. The choice of unsweetened cocoa powder makes it healthier compared to chocolate that contains sugar.
- 1 cup Brown Sugar: This is a natural sweetener that gives a sweet taste with a slight addition of a more complex caramel taste.
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract: Adds natural sweetness that enhances the overall flavor of the jam.
- ¼ tsp Salt: Helps balance the sweetness and gives depth to the taste of the jam. The salt also helps enhance the flavors of the hazelnuts and chocolate.
How to Make Healthy Homemade Nutella
First, preheat the oven to 400℉ or 200℃, spread hazelnuts to a baking sheet, then bake for 7 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from the oven, then using a paper towel, rub the hazelnut to remove the skin.
After that, transfer the hazelnuts to a food processor and blend for 15 minutes. Then, add the rest of the ingredients and blend again until smooth.
Lastly, store it in a jar.
Enjoy your jam!
Nutrient Content
This jam contains various beneficial nutrients from natural ingredients. The following is the nutritional content.
Proteins: Hazelnuts contain vegetable protein, which helps in building muscle and maintaining body tissue.
Fiber: Hazelnuts and pure cocoa are rich in fiber, which aids digestion and keeps blood sugar levels stable. Fiber also makes you feel full longer, thereby helping control your appetite.
Antioxidant: Pure cocoa contains flavonoids and polyphenols, which function as powerful antioxidants to fight free radicals and support heart and brain health. Hazelnuts also contain vitamin E, which plays a role in maintaining healthy skin and the immune system.
Serving Recommendations
You can enjoy this jam with a variety of healthy foods to add delicious taste while maintaining a nutritious diet. Here are some serving ideas you can try.
Bread and Pancakes
Spread it on whole wheat toast for a filling and nutritious breakfast, or you can also use it as a topping for oat pancakes or healthy waffles to make them more delicious without adding too much sugar.
Fruits
For unique creations, you can combine it with fruit such as bananas, strawberries, apples, or pears for a healthy and refreshing snack. Another way is to dip avocado slices in jam for a unique combination of creamy and chocolatey flavors.
Yogurt and Smoothies
For a creamy sensation, stir it into Greek yogurt for a high-protein snack. Blend with almond milk, banana, and ice cubes to make a healthy chocolate hazelnut smoothie.
Healthy Homemade Nutella is a healthier, more natural, and still delicious alternative compared to other versions. With simple ingredients, you can enjoy a rich-tasting chocolate hazelnut spread without having to worry about added sugar and other chemicals. Apart from that, making this jam yourself can also be a fun and satisfying experience.
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Healthy Homemade Nutella
Ingredients
- 250 g Raw Hazelnut
- ¼ cup Cocoa Powder
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
- ¼ tsp Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉ or 200℃, spread hazelnut to a baking sheet then bake for 7 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven then using a paper towel, rub the hazelnut to remove the skin.
- Transfer the hazelnut to a food processor and blend for 15 minutes then add the rest of the ingredients and blend again until smooth. Store in a jar and enjoy!
