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2-Ingredient Homemade Nutella

By Erin · February 14, 2022 · 62 Comments

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a jar of nutella and blended hazelnuts in a food processor with text overlay

This addicting and delicious 2-Ingredient Homemade Nutella is perfectly spreadable and ready in under 15 minutes! Made with just raw hazelnuts and chocolate chips, this recipe is easy, healthy and vegan-friendly. 

a jar of chocolate hazelnut spread

The only thing better than Nutella is homemade Nutella, mostly because it's significantly healthier! 

See, store-bought Nutella contains all kind of funky (i.e. unhealthy) ingredients and additives, but not this recipe. Nope! This 2-ingredient homemade Nutella is made without oil, and can be made without sugar, too as long as you use sugar-free chocolate. 

Slightly intrigued? Please say yes. I don't know a single person who doesn't like Nutella, and this recipe is one of my favorite desserts.

Why this recipe is the best

  • You only need 2 ingredients! You can't say that about many recipes these days, but this one only requires hazelnuts and chocolate.
  • It's vegan-friendly, as long as you use dairy-free chocolate, and can be sugar-free if you use sugar-free chocolate.
  • A food processor and a baking sheet are the only dishes you'll need, so minimal clean-up is required. 
hazelnuts in a bowl and chocolate chips in a separate bowl

Ingredient notes:

For this recipe, you only need TWO ingredients:

  • Hazelnuts - Raw hazelnuts are best if possible. We're going to roast them ourselves, so you don't want to use pre-roasted hazelnuts or else it might impact the flavor. 
  • Chocolate chips - Use dairy-free if you want this to be vegan, and sugar-free in order to make sugar-free Nutella. I personally prefer semi-sweet chocolate or dark chocolate over milk chocolate for this recipe. Alternatively, you could use chopped chocolate and that should work well too. 

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1: Roast the hazelnuts. Start by placing the hazelnuts on a large baking sheet, then roasting them in the oven at 400° for 7-8 minutes. This will enhance the flavor and make them easier to blend. 

Step 2: Blend baby, blend. Transfer the roasted hazelnuts from the baking sheet into your food processor, then blend them for about 2 minutes. Stop and scrape down the sides, then continue blending in 2 minute increments until you have creamy hazelnut butter. 

hazelnuts on a baking sheet on the left and blended hazelnuts in a food processor on the right
creamy hazelnut butter in a food processor

Note: This step should take 6-8 minutes; if it takes longer, that probably means that your food processor isn't as high-quality as it should be. Don't worry! You can still make this recipe, you'll just have to be more patient and blend for longer. 

Step 3: Gather the chocolate. While the hazelnuts are blending, place the chocolate chips into a large bowl. 

Step 4: Make the Nutella. Scoop the hazelnut butter out of your food processor and into the bowl with the chocolate chips, then stir to combine. This should take about 1 minute or continuous stirring for the chocolate to melt and create a creamy chocolate hazelnut spread. 

a bowl of nut butter with chocolate chips on the left and melted chocolate in a bowl on the right

Do a taste test and add a pinch of salt if you think it needs it. Then, enjoy it as you normally would!

Expert Tips

  • Make sure to use a high-quality food processor! Don't have one? Try doubling the recipe and using a high powder blender instead.
  • Want to make this sugar-free? Simply use sugar-free chocolate (either chocolate chips or chopped chocolate)
  • If after stirring the chocolate chips and hazelnut butter together for one minute doesn't result in creamy Nutella, place the bowl in the microwave for 15 seconds and that should do the trick.
  • Instead of using chocolate chips, you could also use melted chocolate and stir that together with the hazelnut butter -- either way works! 

What kind of chocolate should I use?

I recommend semi-sweet chocolate or dark chocolate chips. Alternatively, you can use chopped chocolate if you prefer, and if you want to keep this vegan, be sure to use dairy-free chocolate. 

Can I use a blender instead of a food processor? 

Yes you can. However, I've tested it both ways and will stay that, as long as you're using a high-quality food processor, the food processor method does work better. It just does. 

With that said, if you're going to use a blender, I either recommend using a Nutribullet and scraping down the sides every minute, or doubling the recipe and making it in a regular sized blender. The blender needs to be filled up more in order for it to blend properly, so doubling the recipe is necessary. 

Making homemade nut butter requires a bit of patience, but I pinky promise that if you keep at it, you WILL have healthy homemade Nutella.

Do the hazelnuts have to be roasted?

Yes. I've made this recipe MANY times, so I can say that the hazelnuts will blend better if they're roasted and warm out of the oven. I used to skip this step, and it would take closer to 10-12 minutes to blend instead of 6-8, so I do think it's worth it and your food processor won't have to work as hard. 

Ways to enjoy Nutella

The possibilities are endless, really, but here are some of my favorite ways:

  • As a dip with your favorite fruit (think: strawberries or apple slices)
  • Spread it on toast and enjoy it for breakfast or as a quick snack
  • Added to your favorite smoothie recipes (like this chocolate cashew smoothie)
  • Drizzled on top of my paleo waffles or flourless chickpea pancakes
  • Added on top of your favorite ice cream
  • Spread on top of a banana for a healthy sweet treat 
a jar of homemade Nutella

Storage

Room temperature: Store homemade Nutella in a sealed jar at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. I DON'T recommend refrigerating it because it will alter the overall texture and consistency. 

Other easy chocolate recipes

  • Almond Flour Chocolate Cake
  • Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Flourless Sweet Potato Brownies 

Did you Make this Recipe? Tag me Today! Leave a comment below and tag @thealmondeater on Instagram!

a jar of chocolate hazelnut spread

2-Ingredient Homemade Nutella

This addicting and delicious 2-Ingredient Homemade Nutella is perfectly spreadable and ready in under 15 minutes! Made with just raw hazelnuts and chocolate chips, this recipe is easy, healthy and vegan-friendly. 
4.91 from 20 votes
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Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 20
Author: Erin

Ingredients

  • 2 cups hazelnuts raw
  • ½ cup chocolate chips see notes

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400° and place the hazelnuts on a large baking sheet. Once the oven is heated, place the hazelnuts in the oven and roast them for 7-8 minutes.
  • Transfer the roasted hazelnuts to your food processor, then pulse for 2 minutes. Remove the lid, scrape down the sides, then pulse for 2 more minutes. Continue this process until you have creamy hazelnut butter. It should take 6-8 minutes total.
  • Meanwhile, place the chocolate chips into a bowl.
  • Once the hazelnuts are smooth and creamy, scrape the mixture into the bowl with the chocolate chips and stir continuously for 1 minute. The chocolate chips should melt and result in creamy, delicious Nutella! If they don't seem to be melting, place the bowl in the microwave for 15 seconds and that should do the trick. Enjoy!

Notes

*Calories are per serving and are an estimation
*Make sure to buy raw hazelnuts; roasting them manually (rather than buying pre-roasted) will result in a better flavor. Plus, the hazelnuts will blend better if they're warm.
*Chocolate: Use dairy-free chocolate to keep this vegan and sugar-free chocolate to keep it sugar-free. I typically prefer semi-sweet or dark chocolate over milk chocolate You can use chocolate chips OR chopped chocolate -- whatever you prefer.
*Storage: store Nutella in a sealed jar at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
Did you Make this Recipe? Tag me Today!Leave a comment below and tag @thealmondeater on Instagram!

UPDATE NOTE: This post was originally published in 2016. It was updated with new text and photos in February 2022.

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About Erin

Erin is the recipe developer, writer and photographer behind the healthy food blog, The Almond Eater. She's been blogging since 2014 and loves to create food for many different diets, including vegan, gluten free and/or Whole30 recipes.

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Comments

  1. Laura Simmons says

    January 26, 2023 at 2:32 pm

    5 stars
    I just made this recipe today, and I love it! Store- bought Nutella tastes ok, but it’s way too sweet for my taste. It also contains oil, a very unnecessary ingredient, as I found out when I processed the hazelnuts. They naturally produce lots of oil- much more than peanuts!
    I “cheated” and bought pre- roasted hazelnut, but they were dry- roasted, and contained no salt. I placed them on a baking sheet and roasted them at 400 degrees for only 2 minutes, with 2 pinches of salt. I left them in the unlit oven for about 20 minutes, then pulsed as directed until smooth. I added semi- sweet chocolate chips, stirred the mixture till smooth, then jarred my Nutella. Never will buy Nutella again!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      January 26, 2023 at 4:52 pm

      Good call buying pre-roasted hazelnuts -- I'm so happy you liked the recipe! I also prefer this kind over store-bought any day.

      Reply
  2. Liz says

    July 10, 2021 at 10:40 pm

    Quick question, how big is the serving size? I see the recipe makes 20 servings, but how big is that? 20 tablespoons?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 11, 2021 at 3:43 pm

      My best guess is 1 serving = 1 tbsp, but I haven't measured it exactly (next time I make it I will!)

      Reply
  3. Lina says

    May 12, 2021 at 9:30 pm

    5 stars
    Hi , will hazelnut paste work for this recipe ?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 14, 2021 at 9:17 am

      Hi! I don't think it will, but you're more than welcome to try.

      Reply
  4. Zaz says

    May 11, 2020 at 11:03 pm

    Hi, I haven’t made this yet, but can I use cocoa powder instead and add some honey or a teaspoon and a half of coconut sugar ? Or will this alter the texture thanks!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      May 12, 2020 at 7:15 am

      Hmm... I do think it will alter the texture, but it's worth a shot. I would go with cocoa and maple syrup instead of honey if you can.

      Reply
      • Rosalie says

        June 12, 2020 at 3:14 am

        Is it 100kcal for 100g or for the quantity of this recipe?

      • Erin says

        June 13, 2020 at 10:11 am

        Per serving, and the serving size is approx. 2 tbsp.

  5. Madhuri says

    September 05, 2018 at 7:20 am

    It looks delicious.. what is the shelf life ?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      September 06, 2018 at 7:32 am

      Great question! I think it should last up to 2 weeks at room temperature. Let me know if you try it!

      Reply
      • Haley says

        October 18, 2018 at 9:33 pm

        Should this be refrigerated?
        Thank you!!

      • Erin says

        October 21, 2018 at 8:50 am

        it doesn't have to be!

  6. Susan says

    August 03, 2018 at 8:30 am

    5 stars
    This is so easy and delicious! I used hazelnut meal and mini semi sweet chocolate chips. I like this better than the store bought Nutella! Next time I will use dark chocolate pieces! And being a chocoholic I used 3/4C chocolate!

    Reply
  7. Katherine says

    July 12, 2018 at 4:00 pm

    Why can't I blend the hazelnuts to a smooth butter??? Is it because I haven't got a big enough quantity?? I only used 1 cup as it was my first time!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 16, 2018 at 11:26 am

      Yes--Depending on your blender, you may need to use more hazelnuts in order for them to fully blend.

      Reply
    • Tracy Punshon says

      July 16, 2018 at 11:29 am

      I have a smaller-capacity insert for my food processor - which I think is especially for making smaller quantities. If your blender has a large capacity, 1 cup of hazelnuts just bounce around, because they don't come into contact with the blade. Have started giving this away as gifts.

      Reply
  8. Susan says

    July 09, 2018 at 4:54 pm

    5 stars
    This is amazing and amazingly easy! It will make about 1 cup, right? Not enough! I love how easy this recipe is and how easy it will be to double or triple! Thank goodness I have several 1 cup size canning jars for MY spread!

    Reply
  9. Tjasa says

    October 23, 2017 at 10:59 am

    5 stars
    I absolutely love the simplicity of your recipe! Gonna try it for sure!

    Reply
  10. Erin says

    October 07, 2017 at 3:49 pm

    Refrigerate after making?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      October 08, 2017 at 9:19 pm

      You can but you don't have to!

      Reply
  11. Tracy says

    June 21, 2017 at 10:29 am

    5 stars
    Thank you for this! I just made it and it is excellent. I only had a cup of hazelnuts, but I adjusted the amount of chocolate chips (okay, maybe I did and then I just added more). I don't think I got my grind as fine as yours, but I wasn't sure whether it would get finer if I kept blending. I melted the chocolate chips in the microwave and put them in and it worked very well. I made my own hazelnut essence a while back, which worked okay, but I didn't strain it and wasn't sure what to do with it. The essence has settled out and there's a very fragrant hazelnut paste on top. I put a teaspoon of the paste in this and now the natural hazelnut flavour is really coming out.

    Wonderful recipe and amazing photographs.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      June 23, 2017 at 11:34 am

      Thanks Tracy--I'm so glad you liked the recipe!

      Reply
  12. Sophie says

    June 27, 2016 at 5:54 am

    Hi!
    I am absolutely drooling over your recipe right now - I want to try it so bad!! I just had one quick question - I know to an extent Nutella (store-bought or homemade) will never be "healthy" but I'm just wondering if this homemade Nutella is in fact better for you than store-bought?
    Thanks for your time!

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    • Erin says

      June 27, 2016 at 8:14 am

      Hi Sophie,
      Yes, I'd say this version is better for you because it's only two ingredients--hazelnuts and chocolate-- and therefore doesn't contain processed ingredients. As far as the calories/sugar I can't be sure, but I'd dare to say this has less sugar than store bought too.

      Reply
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