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Keto Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
This simple recipe is close to Nutella, but with zero net carbs! And what do you get without all the sugar? The fantastic flavor of roasted hazelnuts and chocolate! Spread it on your favorite keto bread, pancakes, or waffles or use it in a protein shake or scoop it right out of the jar. The spread keeps, sealed at room temperature, for 2 weeks. If it gets too firm, soften it in the microwave for 5 seconds.
Servings: 12 One Serving: 2 Tbsp
Ingredients
- 8 oz (1-2/3)cups hazelnuts
- 2 Tbsp erythritol-based powdered sweetener
- 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- sea salt
- 3 oz stevia-sweetened dark chocolate (such as Lily’s Original Dark chocolate bar), chopped
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil
Some emerging research suggests that erythritol might increase the risk of blood clots, but more studies are needed to confirm this potential link. Whether you decide to use erythritol or not, remember that all sweeteners should be consumed in moderation, and your keto diet should primarily focus on nutritious whole foods. Learn more: Erythritol Explored: Weighing the Pros and Cons.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). On a rimmed baking sheet, spread the hazelnuts in a single layer and toast in the oven until skins are mostly split and look darker and the nuts are light golden brown and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Don’t overtoast or the nuts will be bitter. Wrap the hot nuts in a clean dish towel to sit for 10 minutes. Then vigorously rub the nuts against themselves in the towel to remove as much of the skins as you can, at least half.
- In the bowl of a food processor or high-speed blender (like a Vitamix), process the warm hazelnuts to a smooth almond-butter-like paste, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the powdered sweetener, cocoa powder, vanilla, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Process until the mixture is as smooth as possible, 2 to 3 minutes.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and coconut oil. Heat on low power in 10 second increments, stirring in between, until smooth and shiny.
- Add the melted chocolate to the hazelnut mixture and process until well blended, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a jar or resealable container with a tight-fitting lid and let sit at room temperature for 3 hours until firm.
Nutritional Information - Macros
- 131 Calories
- 11 g Fat
- 2 g Protein
- 6 g Total Carbs
- 3 g Fiber
- 3 g Net Carbs