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    Vegan Nutella

    Published: Jun 4, 2019 Updated: Aug 23, 2022 by Alison Andrews This post may contain affiliate links

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    Vegan Nutella

    This vegan Nutella is smooth and velvety and so easy to make with 3 simple ingredients. Perfect as a spread or just to eat with a spoon.

    Vegan Nutella topped with hazelnuts in a square white dish.

    This vegan Nutella is the best thing ever. You’re going to just want to pick up a spoon and eat it all in a single sitting!

    And who could blame you.

    The combination of homemade hazelnut butter plus melted vegan chocolate is simply irresistible.

    And if you love homemade nut butters then check out our cashew butter, peanut butter and almond butter.

    Vegan Nutella in a square white bowl.

    How To Make Vegan Nutella

    You will find full instructions and measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is a summary of the process to go along with the process photos.

    Roast The Hazelnuts:

    Place the hazelnuts on a parchment lined baking tray in a single layer and roast for 12 minutes at 350°F.

    Allow them to cool for a few minutes and then roll them with your hands to remove the skins. The skins will come off easily, any parts that don’t, just leave them on.

    Roasting them provides all that delicious roasted flavor, and makes them so much easier to process into hazelnut butter. 

    Hazelnuts on a parchment lined baking tray.

    Make Hazelnut Butter:

    Add the roasted hazelnuts to the food processor and process into a hazelnut butter. It will start off crumbly and then will gradually form into sticky clumps and then finally will go into a smooth butter.

    If it sticks to the sides too much, then stop the machine and scrape down the sides and then continue.

    Add salt and process it in. Taste test and add more salt if desired.

    Roasted hazelnuts added to food processor and processed into nut butter.

    Add Melted Chocolate:

    Then you just add melted vegan chocolate and process it in, and voilá, you have vegan Nutella!

    Melted vegan chocolate added to food processor and processed in.

    Make It Completely Smooth:

    Now there is an optional extra step, which is to then place the Nutella into your blender and blend it until completely smooth.

    My food processor works great, but there is always still a bit of texture to things. So if I want something completely smooth, then I’ll do a final blend in the blender. It’s completely optional though because it tastes just as delicious with a little texture!

    Vegan Nutella in a blender jug.

    Transfer the vegan Nutella to a container and let it gradually thicken at room temperature until it reaches a consistency similar to smooth peanut butter.

    A spoonful of vegan Nutella.

    Ingredient Notes

    • Raw hazelnuts – since we roast the hazelnuts ourselves it’s best to start off with raw hazelnuts. However, even if you buy them roasted, you’ll still want to heat them in the oven so that the skins are easy to remove.
    • Salt – brings out the flavors in this recipe. Taste test and add more if needed.
    • Vegan chocolate – use any good tasting high quality vegan chocolate. You can use regular vegan chocolate or vegan chocolate chips.
    Vegan Nutella with hazelnuts in a white dish.

    Storing and Freezing

    Keep it stored at room temperature (covered) and enjoy within about 2 weeks. Don’t keep it stored in the fridge as it gets very firm and is no longer easily spreadable or spoonable. 

    It is also freezer friendly if you’d like to freeze it. Let it thaw in the fridge and when thawed bring it up to room temperature on the countertop before serving. 

    A spoonful of vegan Nutella.

    More Vegan Chocolate Desserts

    1. Vegan Peanut Butter Cups
    2. Vegan Chocolate Brownies
    3. Vegan Chocolate Truffles
    4. Homemade Vegan Chocolate
    5. The Best Vegan Chocolate Cake
    6. Vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse

    Did you make this recipe? Be sure to leave a comment and rating below!

    Vegan Nutella in a square white bowl.

    Vegan Nutella

    This vegan Nutella is smooth and velvety and so easy to make with 3 simple ingredients. Perfect as a spread or just to eat with a spoon.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 24
    Calories: 120kcal
    Author: Alison Andrews

    Ingredients

    • 2 ½ cups Raw Hazelnuts (337g)
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt
    • 7 ounces Vegan Chocolate (200g) Melted
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
    • Place the hazelnuts on a parchment lined baking tray in a single layer and roast for 12 minutes.
    • Allow to cool for a few minutes and then roll them with your hands to remove the skins. The skins will come off easily, any parts that don’t, just leave them on.
    • Add the roasted hazelnuts to the food processor and process into a hazelnut butter. It will start off crumbly and then will gradually form into sticky clumps and then finally will go into a smooth butter. If it sticks to the sides too much, then stop the machine and scrape down the sides and then continue.
    • Add the salt and process in. Taste test and add more salt if desired.
    • Break up the chocolate and place into a microwave safe dish. Microwave in 30-second intervals, bringing it out to stir every 30-seconds, until completely melted.
    • Add the melted chocolate to the hazelnut butter and process it in.
    • At this point you should have a Nutella that is still a little textured, as food processors often don't get things completely smooth. If this is the case, then transfer to your blender jug for the final step which is blending it completely smooth in the blender.
    • Transfer to a container and let it gradually thicken at room temperature until it reaches a consistency similar to smooth peanut butter.
    • Keep it stored at room temperature (covered) and enjoy over the next couple of weeks.

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    Notes

    1. Blanched hazelnuts, without skins on, are also fine to use, but you will still need to roast them for the perfect flavor. They also blend up and release their oils much easier when roasted.
    2. You can use any high quality vegan chocolate or vegan chocolate chips. If you’re using vegan chocolate chips then the amount to use is 1 cup + 2 tablespoons. 
    3. This recipe makes around 1 ½ cups Nutella. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Tablespoon | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About the Author

    Hi I'm Alison Andrews, I'm the voice and cook behind Loving It Vegan. I love making delicious vegan food and creating vegan versions of all your old favorites, so that you’ll never feel like you’re missing out. Find out more about me here.

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    Comments

    1. Emily says

      December 29, 2021 at 5:03 am

      This recipe is so easy and simple! I think next time I’ll add in a bit of maple syrup for sweetness though because the only vegan chocolate I can find is 80% dark chocolate.5 stars

      Reply
    2. Jane says

      February 20, 2021 at 4:10 pm

      Oh wow, this is so good. I have just made this and cannot stop tasting it lol.

      Thank you so much for this recipe Alison5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        February 22, 2021 at 11:01 am

        Awesome! Thanks Jane!

        Reply
    3. jazmin says

      February 10, 2021 at 7:52 pm

      heyy so I just made this like 3 hours ago and it taste just like nutella!! I love that there’s no need to add more oil or sugar like in other recipes. The only thing is that it’s too liquid, I didn’t get that dense and creamy texture like yours, in my country is summer right now, you think that might be the reason? should I put it in the refrigerator? but this a detail, great recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        February 11, 2021 at 9:45 am

        Hi Jazmin, yes it could be that it just needs to firm up a little, you can put it into the fridge to firm up but just don’t leave it in there as it can get quite solid! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Suzy Vance says

      September 12, 2020 at 7:03 pm

      Where does this recipe get its sweetness?

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        September 14, 2020 at 9:56 am

        From the chocolate.

        Reply
        • Maggie says

          January 10, 2021 at 6:47 pm

          What kind of chocolate? Semi-sweet?

          Reply
          • Alison Andrews says

            January 11, 2021 at 11:40 am

            Really any good tasting vegan chocolate that melts well. Semi sweet would be fine.

    5. Breanna says

      June 04, 2019 at 4:08 pm

      Delicious, can’t wait to try it!5 stars

      Reply
    6. Anna Andrews says

      November 28, 2017 at 5:05 pm

      Wow! An easy, tasty spread.5 stars

      Reply
    7. Catherine says

      November 28, 2017 at 4:54 pm

      WOW! This recipe is a KEEPER! I look forward to seeing other vegan favorites! Happy Post Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas, Alison and Jay and your Fur Babies!

      Blessings and Peace.5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        November 28, 2017 at 6:01 pm

        Thanks Catherine! Same to you! ❤️

        Reply

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