Healthy chocolate hazelnut spread

This healthy chocolate hazelnut spread is easy to make at home with whole-food ingredients. It’s rich in fibre, protein, and healthy fats and packed with micronutrients like iron, magnesium, potassium, and vitamins (A, E, B). The spread tastes delicious and is the perfect snack for any sweet tooth!

20 medium-sized Medjool Dates (ca. 330g)

200g raw hazelnuts, either whole or ground 

200ml water

Pinch of salt 

5 tbsp raw brown almond butter

5 tbsp raw cocoa powder

Food processor*

Kitchen scale*

Spatula*

Airtight container for storage*

Step 1

Wash the Medjool dates under running water to clean them from any dirt. Pit the dates and put the dried fruits into the food processor. A high-speed blender or food processor is essential for this recipe since we work with nuts and dried fruits. This way, you get a creamy consistency with no chunks left. Blend the dates with 200ml water until you get an even smooth cream. Put the date cream aside.

Step 2

Roast the hazelnuts in a skillet lightly until the hazelnut smell intensifies—they should not get dark! This takes around 3 – 5 minutes with high heat. Put the hazelnuts into the food processor and blend until they stick to the walls. At this point, no big chunks should be visible.

Step 3

Add 5 tbsp of brown almond butter, a pinch of salt, and 5 tbsp of raw cocoa powder—blend everything until the goods become a smooth texture.

Step 4

Add the date cream to the blended nuts and cocoa powder in the food processor and mix everything until the consistency is to your liking—this can take up to 5 minutes.

Step 5

Put your healthy chocolate hazelnut spread into an airtight container and store it in the fridge (it can last up to three weeks in the refrigerator)