Creamy Chocolate Hazelnut Spread Naturally Sweetened Recipes

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE-HAZELNUT SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine white sugar and raw sugar in a food processor or blender; process until pulverized. You may have to do this in batches to not burn the motor.
• Add hazelnuts to the sugar mixture in the food processor, and continue blending until a smooth cream forms. Add powdered milk and blend to combine. Add oil and blend again.
• Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, 1 to 3 minutes total. Add to the cream in the food processor, and blend until everything is well combined. Pour into a glass jar and allow to cool before sealing and refrigerating.

BETTER THAN NUTELLA (CHOCOLATE-HAZELNUT SPREAD)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread out nuts on a rimmed baking sheet or in an ovenproof skillet. Roast, shaking sheet once for even toasting, until deep brown, 13-15 minutes. Let cool completely. (If nuts have skins, rub them in a kitchen towel to remove.)
• Grind hazelnuts and sugar in a food processor until a fairly smooth, buttery paste forms, about 1 minute.
• Place chocolate in a medium metal bowl. Set bowl over a large saucepan of simmering water; stir often until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove bowl from over saucepan; add butter and whisk until completely incorporated. Whisk in cream and salt, then hazelnut paste.
• Pour gianduja into jars, dividing equally. Let cool. (Gianduja will thicken and become soft and peanut butter- like as it cools.) Screw on lids. DO AHEAD: Gianduja can be made up to 4 weeks ahead; keep chilled. Let stand at room temperature for 4 hours to soften. Can stand at room temperature up to 4 days.

CREAMY CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT SPREAD (NATURALLY SWEETENED)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Place hazelnuts on a baking sheet and toast in oven until coloured and aromatic, about 7 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Transfer cooled hazelnuts to food processor and process until nut butter starts to form, stopping to scrape down the sides often.
• Add cocoa powder and coconut oil and continue processing, drizzling maple syrup in a little at a time. Process until fairly smooth. Add coconut cream, vanilla and salt and blend until smooth and creamy.
• Allow to cool to room temperature then refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy with your favourite Silver Hills bread! Don't have a favourite yet? Check out our Which Sprouted Bread is Best for You and Your Family post to discover the perfect loaf for you!