Keto Sugar-Free Nutella: Homemade Hazelnut Spread Recipe
This Keto Nutella is a delicious, sugar-free hazelnut spread perfect for those following a low-carb or ketogenic diet. Made with roasted hazelnuts, unsweetened cocoa, and natural sweeteners, this creamy, homemade spread offers all the indulgence of classic Nutella without the added sugars. It’s easy to prepare, dairy-free, and perfect for spreading on toast, adding to smoothies, or enjoying by the spoonful.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 1 to 1.5 cups of spread 1x
- Category: Spread
- Method: Roasting and Blending
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Keto, Low Carb, Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Hazelnuts
- 2 cups Raw Hazelnuts
Sweetener & Flavor
- 1/3 cup powdered sweetener (or more to taste, such as erythritol or monk fruit sweetener)
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Fat
- 1/4 cup Coconut Oil (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare for roasting: Heat your oven to 350ºF (177ºC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Roast the hazelnuts: Spread the hazelnuts in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for about 10 minutes until they become fragrant and lightly browned. This enhances their flavor and helps loosen the skins.
- Remove hazelnut skins: Place the warm hazelnuts in a clean kitchen towel. Gently rub them together inside the towel until most of the skins come off, which improves the smoothness and flavor of the final spread.
- Blend the hazelnuts: Add the peeled hazelnuts to a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. This can take 5 to 10 minutes; pause occasionally to scrape down the sides to ensure an even texture.
- Add remaining ingredients: Add the powdered sweetener, unsweetened cocoa powder, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract to the blended hazelnuts. Blend again until fully smooth and combined. If the mixture seems too thick, add a little more melted coconut oil to loosen it to your preferred consistency.
- Store the Nutella: Transfer your homemade sugar-free Nutella to a clean jar. Seal and store it in the refrigerator for up to one month. Stir before each use if separation occurs.
Notes
- For best results, use raw, fresh hazelnuts with no added salt or oils.
- You can adjust the sweetness to taste by adding more powdered sweetener if desired.
- Ensure the coconut oil is melted but not hot before blending to avoid cooking the ingredients.
- If you prefer a chunkier texture, pulse the hazelnuts less in the food processor.
- This spread keeps well refrigerated; allow it to come to room temperature before spreading for easier use.
- Feel free to substitute coconut oil with another neutral oil like avocado oil, but it may slightly change the flavor profile.
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