Vegan Nutella Recipe | Easy Chocolate Spread - Elavegan (2024)

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Whisk up delicious vegan Nutella in 5 minutes with this 4-ingredient (water and salt not included), creamy, vegan chocolate hazelnut spread. This effortless recipe is not only dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan, but it’s also naturally sweetened and can be made sugar-free for a low-carb keto Nutella!

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Smooth, Rich Chocolate Spread In Minutes

As delicious as Nutella is – which I think pretty much the entire world can agree upon (almost!), it’s not exactly healthy, environmentally friendly, or even vegan. So, it’s not a surprise that there are tons and tons of homemade and healthy Nutella recipes available.

In fact, I even posted my own Low-Fat Chocolate Spread back in 2016. I’ve also spent lots of time in my kitchen roasting and peeling hazelnuts, blending (and blending and blending) it into butter. The results were a little grainy, it takes tons of time, not to mention it’s messy having to clean up the food processor.

Years later and I have officially come up with the homemade Nutella of my dreams. This easy Nutella alternative still contains the classic chocolate and hazelnut flavor but is practically effortless to make. There’s no roasting or peeling or blending. Instead, this recipe takes the very clever ‘cheat’ of using pre-made nut butter for a chocolate hazelnut spread that can be whipped up in minutes!

For someone who loves this spread as much as I do, it’s the ultimate ‘hack’ for making dairy free Nutella almost instantly, for whenever I need my chocolate fix.

Plus, there are still various ways to customize the recipe to your liking (e.g. making it nut-free!). AND, unlike with homemade nut butters, this recipe is less likely to ‘seize’ when you add in the extra ingredients.

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Is Nutella Vegan?

Unfortunately, not only is it not vegan (as it contains skim milk), but it’s also filled with ‘less than desirable’ ingredients like unsustainable Palm Oil and tons of sugar.

Luckily, this homemade version not only skips out of the palm oil and dairy, but you can even make a low-carb, sugar-free keto Nutella, if preferred, with just a single ingredient substitute.

Here are the ingredients I used:

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The Step-By-Step Instructions

I honestly couldn’t make this recipe simpler if I tried. With just TWO steps, you’ll enjoy this spread in minutes. For the full ingredients list, ingredient measurements, and nutritional information, then please read the recipe card below.

Step 1. Add all the ingredients to a medium-sized bowl and whisk until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.

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Step 2. Taste it and adjust the ingredients if necessary. Add extra maple syrup for more sweetness. If you want a thicker spread, then add extra nut butter and cacao powder; for a thinner spread, add a little water- and enjoy!

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How To Store

Store this vegan Nutella in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

It may solidify slightly in the refrigerator, but just give it a good stir before using it, and you’re ready to go!

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How To Serve

If you’re already a chocolate spread lover, then you probably know 1001 ways to enjoy this spread, including eating it straight from the jar with a spoon. However, if you need a little inspiration, then here are some of my top picks.

  • Spread over toast – like this Gluten-Free Vegan Bread
  • Lashings onto banana bread – like this Chocolate Chip Banana Bread or Marbled Banana Bread (see photos above).
  • Spread over other cakes – like this Marble Bundt Cake or Vegan Fruit Cake.
  • Serve alongside Waffles, pancakes, and Crepes – like these Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Banana Oat Pancakes, or Chocolate Crepes With Banana.
  • Spoon some into a glass with a little warmed plant-based milk for a simple yet flavorsome milkshake.

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Recipe Notes

  • For the closest taste to Nutella, then use a hazelnut butter base. However, if you can’t find it, then you can use your favorite creamy nut butter, such as peanut butter or almond butter.
  • For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter.
  • You can use any liquid sweetener of choice, e.g. rice malt syrup, agave syrup, date syrup, etc.
  • For a low-carb, sugar free Nutella, Use powdered Erythritol as the sweetener. You will need to add a bit more water to thin out the spread.
  • For a super-indulgent spread, you can melt dairy-free chocolate chips and stir into the spread, for ultra-rich chocolatey results.
  • This recipe makes a small batch of just 200g, perfect for use throughout the week.
  • If you want a low-fat version, then check out this Low Fat Vegan version.
  • Add a tiny pinch of espresso powder (or room temperature espresso liquid in place of the water) to enhance the chocolate flavor without making the spread taste like coffee.
  • You can use plant-based milk in place of water. However, it will slightly affect the color of the spread.

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If you give this easy vegan Nutella recipe a try, I’d love a comment and recipe rating below. Also, don’t forget to tag me in re-creations on Instagram or Facebook with @elavegan and #elavegan – I love seeing your recreations.

Vegan Nutella

Author: Michaela Vais

Whisk up delicious vegan Nutella in 5 minutes with this 4-ingredient (water and salt not included), creamy, vegan chocolate hazelnut spread. This effortless recipe is not only dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan, but it’s also naturally sweetened and can be made sugar-free for a low-carb keto Nutella!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 0 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Italian

Servings 10

Calories 64 kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.

    Add all ingredients to a medium-sized bowl and stir with a whisk until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.

  • Taste it and add more maple syrup if you want it sweeter! Add more nut butter and cocoa powder for a thicker cream or more water for a thinner chocolate spread. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For a similar taste to "Nutella", I would recommend using hazelnut butter, however, if you can't find it, then simply use creamy peanut butter or your favorite nut butter. Use sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
  • Use your favorite liquid sweetener instead of maple syrup. Some examples are rice malt syrup, agave syrup, date syrup, etc. Or use powdered Erythritol for a sugar-free, low-carb Nutella. You might need to add a little more water to thin out the spread.
  • You can melt dairy-free chocolate chips and add a few tablespoons for an ultra-rich and chocolatey spread!
  • Add a tiny dash of instant coffee (or room temperature espresso liquid in place of the water) to enhance the chocolate flavor.
  • If you prefer a low-fat spread, then check out this Recipe.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
  • Read the blog post for serving suggestions, tips, and variations.

Nutrition Facts

Vegan Nutella

Serving Size

20 g

Amount per Serving

Calories

64

% Daily Value*

Fat

3

g

5

%

Saturated Fat

1

g

5

%

Carbohydrates

8

g

3

%

Fiber

1

g

4

%

Sugar

5

g

6

%

Protein

2

g

4

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition information is an estimate and has been calculated automatically

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FAQs

Is there a vegan version of Nutella? ›

No, Nutella is unfortunately not vegan, as it contains milk/dairy products. There are some store bought chocolate hazelnut spreads that are dairy free (such as Nocciolata's dairy free spread!). This is good if you're in a pinch, but homemade vegan Nutella is truly just unbeatable.

Is there a better alternative to Nutella? ›

Pyure Hazelnut Spread: The Leading Alternative to Nutella

Its standout feature is its extraordinary 90% reduction in sugar compared to Nutella, with just two grams per serving. To put this in perspective, a single serving of Nutella contains as much sugar as an entire jar of Pyure's Keto Hazelnut Spread.

Was Nutella ever vegan? ›

Unfortunately, Nutella is not vegan. While cocoa and hazelnuts are two of the spread's key ingredients, alongside sugar and palm oil, the addition of skimmed milk renders the product not suitable for vegans.

What is the eco friendly alternative to Nutella? ›

These chocolatey and hazel-nutty spreads should still be consumed in moderation and as a tasty treat.
  • Nocciolata. ...
  • JEM Organics Chocolate Sprouted Hazelnut Butter. ...
  • Justin's Chocolate Hazelnut & Almond Butter. ...
  • Artisana Organic's Hazlenut Cacao Spread. ...
  • Nutiva Organic Hazelnut Spread. ...
  • Hey Boo Chocolate Coconut Spread.
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What chocolate is surprisingly vegan? ›

Lindt Excellence 70% Dark Chocolate

Lindt Excellence is pretty excellent chocolate (I always used to steal squares of it from the fridge when my mum wasn't looking) and it's pretty naturally vegan, too. The ingredients of these bars include cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, and vanilla.

Why is Nutella on the boycott list? ›

This deforestation leads to an increase in global warming, as well as resulting in the near extinction of many birds and animals native to Indonesia and Malaysia, where the trees are grown. For their part, Ferrero, the company who own Nutella, reckon that their palm oil is sourced in a sustainable way.

What is the German alternative to Nutella? ›

Nudossi is often known as "Ost-Nutella" ("East (German) Nutella"), despite the fact that the recipe today differs vastly from the recipe used in the GDR. Nudossi has a hazelnut content of 36% compared to Nutella's 13%.

Why does Nutella taste different? ›

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutella) The main differences are cocoa content, milk content, and the type of oil used to make the spread. These variations inevitably lead to an assortment of nuances between flavors, smells, appearances, and viscosities.

Is there a dairy free version of Nutella? ›

There are several brands of vegan Nutella that you can purchase now including Nutiva, Nocciolata, Pyure, and Eliot's, but it's so easy and much more affordable to make your own so I prefer homemade.

What makes Nutella not vegan? ›

Sorry to be the ones to break it to you, but no, Nutella is not vegan. This is because it contains skimmed milk powder which is an animal-derived ingredient, so is therefore not made solely from plants.

Are Ferrero Rocher vegan? ›

Unfortunately, the traditional Ferrero Rocher aren't suitable for vegans as they contain both dairy-based milk and butter.

Did Nutella stop using palm oil? ›

Discover our palm oil in a nutshell

The palm oil we use in Nutella® is 100% sustainable palm oil, traceable back to the mills.

Why does Nutella still use palm oil? ›

Palm oil is the ingredient that ensures the smooth, creamy texture and unique stability of the Nutella® recipe. Because palm oil becomes semi-solid at room temperature, it allows us to avoid the fat hydrogenation process that would otherwise produce unhealthy trans fatty acids.

Does Ferrero Rocher use Nutella? ›

However, in 1951, Pietro Ferrero and Michele Ferrero added a key ingredient, vegetable oil, giving birth to new spreadable chocolate called Supercrema, which would be rebranded as Nutella. Behind the crunchy crisp first bite of a Ferrero Rocher is a layer of a variant of Nutella coating delicious hazelnuts.

Can dairy free people eat Nutella? ›

Unfortunately, there is no lactose-free version of Nutella. But are we sure that we can't feel the same pleasure even if we are lacto-intolerant and without using our favorite lactase enzyme supplement (such as LACTOSOLUTION )?

Is there a Nutella that has no nut? ›

Another top 8 allergen free option, Brass Roots Chocolate Sacha Inchi Butter is a great a fabulous Nutella dupe. It's made in a dedicated allergen friendly facility with a few simple ingredients. Sacha Inchi is a Peruvian seed, and while it does taste very nutty, it's completely safe for those nut allergies.

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