Paleo Chocolate Hazelnut Spread

Paleo Chocolate Hazelnut Spread

A smooth, dairy-free chocolate hazelnut spread sweetened with maple syrup and enriched with coconut oil.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 175°C and spread the hazelnuts in a single layer on the baking sheet.

    Ingredients used: 270.0 gr Hazelnut

    Cookware: baking sheet

  2. Step 2

    Roast until fragrant and lightly browned, shaking the baking sheet once halfway through.

    Timer: 12 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet

  3. Step 3

    Transfer the warm hazelnuts to the kitchen towel. Let them cool briefly, then rub firmly in the towel to remove most of the loose skins.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: kitchen towel

  4. Step 4

    Place the skinned hazelnuts in the food processor and process until they become a fluid, smooth nut butter, stopping to scrape down the bowl as needed.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: food processor, spatula

  5. Step 5

    Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt. Process until evenly blended and glossy.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 25.0 gr Cocoa Powder, 30.0 ml Coconut Oil, 0.5 gr Fine Salt, 60.0 ml Maple Syrup, 5.0 ml Vanilla Extract

    Cookware: food processor, spatula

  6. Step 6

    Scrape the spread into a clean, dry lidded jar. Cool completely before sealing and refrigerating.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: lidded jar, spatula

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Store sealed in the refrigerator and use a clean, dry utensil for serving. Discard the spread if it develops mold, fermentation, or an unusual odor.

Risk factors

  • Hot baking equipment during roasting
  • Contamination or spoilage from wet utensils or extended storage