Can I substitute the hazelnuts with pecans? And I would LOVE to win a Blendtec!! Rich, savory and buttery, this scrumptious 4-ingredient cream cheese- and butter-based spread is a perfect topping for your low-carb or keto bread — kind of like a homemade version of Boursin, the popular (and terribly addictive!) You'll see it on this page after we review it.I welcome constructive criticism, but I'm a person just like you - treat me like you'd like to be treated. But with this Nutella recipe – well, you have gone over the top. Hi I made this and loved the flavour but I used monk fruit sweetener and it’s very grainy as it’s not the powdered kind. (Alternatively, rub the hazelnuts inside a folded towel to remove the skins.). I don’t care for erythritol (and it doesn’t like me very well, either. Place the skinned hazelnuts into a high-power blender, like the Blendtec 625. Tastes + acts like sugar! Hi Keely, Erythritol doesn’t dissolve like sugar does, so heating it likely won’t make much difference. So at that point I said “What the heck?” I put both packages in the food processor with the cocoa, vanilla and I used Swerve confectioner’s sugar. Wholesome Yum is a keto low carb blog. When it came time to add the oil, I used some macadamia nut oil my son had given me. You can read about why I don’t recommend sucralose here. The consistency was pasty even after several extra additions of oil…………so I rolled the dough in balls, dredged them in more Swerve and made some very tasty chocolate truffles!! Can I heat it up to melt it? You’re welcome, Ariana! Share your recipe picture with @wholesomeyum or #wholesomeyum on Instagram or in our Facebook support group, too - I'd love to see it! Hi Jessica! This recipe is a keeper. Carb Basics, Cooking Amount per serving. It’s too sweet for my taste so I doubled the cacao powder (+ 3 T of macadamia nut oil). In my kitchen it’s used for everything from soups to nut butters to smoothies to making dough… I could go on. Just place the hazelnut flour in the blender instead of the nuts in step 4 (it will turn into nut butter faster than the nuts). I would love to try this recipe, but do not have a great blender. Last Order. Garnish with whipped cream and grated low carb chocolate, if using. Hi Aram, Yes. Could I use coconut oil or MCT oil in place of the avocado oil (which I don’t have)? Can they turn into nut butter if they are already ground? I might try that next time. Hi DaLorean, Unfortunately that will not work, as the mixture will never break down enough to become a spread. Place the hazelnuts into a large container or bowl with a lid. Besides, I needed a quick and easy low carb breakfast to conquer this busy day. Join 120,000 others to get a FREE keto food list, plus weekly keto recipes! I didn’t look at my package of nuts until I had opened them……roasted chestnuts. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Once you have achieved a hazelnut butter, you can add the rest of the ingredients. Using hazelnut flour sounds a whole lot easier than using hazelnuts, because of having to remove the skin. Such a kickass recipe!! All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thank you so much. Could we use liquid (heated) coconut oil instead of avocado oil? (If you’re impatient and don’t want to wait for the giveaway, you can also use those links to purchase them right away.). I used swerve so there is a very very slight aftertaste and was a little too sweet which overpowered the hazelnut flavor so I will use a little less swerve next time and this should be perfect to my taste. This sugar-free Nutella recipe makes the perfect chocolate hazelnut spread. Wholesome Yum is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. Can I store it in the refrigerator? Sugar-free Nutella spread is a wonderful way to solve this little problem of “need chocolate” + “no cooking”. Can I use medjool dates instead of erithrytol? I have “Swerve,” the granulated version. (The Blendtec Twister Jar works well for this - just turn the lid counterclockwise as the blender runs.). The flavor was very bitter as the sugar to coco ratio was very off or didn’t blend in well. Hi Nicole, I haven’t tried that but I think you can! Posted November 26, 2016 in categories: Keto Low Carb Chocolate Desserts Keto Low Carb Recipe Videos Keto Low Carb Sauces, Dips & Condiments, Your email address will not be published. I am a winner with your recipes alone. Add the powdered erythritol, cocoa powder, avocado oil (start with 1 tbsp (15 mL)), and vanilla extract. Watched it carefully and mixed twice so it didn’t burn and that worked. Hope this helps! Similarly, you can add additional sweetener to taste if you'd like. Delicious recipe, thanks! Carb Recipes, General Interest Don't miss the VIDEO above - it's the easiest way to learn how to make Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (Low Carb)! I would love the blender, but do not have many social media sites. You can find individual ingredient carb counts we use in the Low Carb & Keto Food List. Only 5 ingredients! Any oil that is liquid at room temp would work better, though. You can try adding them, but the spread would be more runny. I updated the recipe card to note that more or less sweetener can be used, to taste. And, it’s not necessary to get every last bit off, just the majority. Thoughts on using melted coconut oil? Arrange the hazelnuts in a single layer on the baking sheet. The instructions are the same from there. I hope you try this recipe again. Suntella Chocolate Spread with Monk Fruit Sweetener | Lakanto My kids just love Nutella so I was nervous about this but they loved it and asked to have it with their snack again today. I understand the need since sweeteners are not Whole30. That’s okay. Can I use sucralose or allulose instead of erythritol? Hi Cheryl, It sounds like the hazelnuts needed to roast in the oven for longer. You can also get an additional 3 entries every day by tweeting a link to the giveaway on Twitter. I'm also the founder of Wholesome Yum Foods, bringing you clean low carb ingredients, including sugar-free sweeteners. Enjoy! Articles, Seasonal Could you use store bought hazelnut butter and just add the cocoa and sweetener?