Raw “Nutella” Spread By Josh

2 cups raw hazelnuts, soaked for at least 2 hours, drained and rinsed

½ cup raw cacao powder

2 Tbsp – ¼ cup coconut nectar/maple syrup/raw honey/raw agave (to taste)

¼ tsp (or more) pink Himalayan or sea salt (to taste)

¼ – ½ cup milk alternative (I used homemade unsweetened vanilla brazil/hazelnut milk)

1 tsp vanilla extract (omit if using vanilla almond milk)

Optional: 1 tsp coconut oil

Nutella hazelnut-chocolate spread is delicious.  That is a fact.

Unfortunately, store-bought Nutella is highly processed, with unnecessary amounts of refined sugar and oil.  This recipe is a way to enjoy the hazelnut-chocolatey goodness in a raw, more healthful way.

Soak hazelnuts for at least 2 hours.  Drain them and rinse thoroughly.

Throw hazelnuts in the food processor.  Add the cacao powder, optional coconut oil, and vanilla extract.  Add the milk alternative until desired consistency is reached.  Next, slowly add the sweetener, tasting as you go.  Lastly, add the salt.  Make sure to blend everything very thoroughly.

Spread on bread, crackers, or even on raw desserts!  Throw in a blender with a frozen banana, almond milk, and ice for a Raw Nutella smoothie.