Have you ever wondered what's hidden in classic Nutella? Palm oil, refined sugar and a bunch of additives that your body doesn't need. What if we told you that you can make your own, healthier and even tastier version right at home - homemade Nutella? No artificial ingredients, with real hazelnuts and pure chocolate magic!
Attention: This homemade Nutella It's dangerously addictive! It's so easy to make, you can make it in less than 20 minutes. All you need is a few basic ingredients and a good blender – then you're in for a chocolatey treat that's better than anything you've ever bought in the store. Are you ready? Let's get to work!
Homemade Nutella
Ingredients
- 2 cups roasted hazelnuts
- 2 tablespoons chocolate protein powder
- 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup of water
Directions
- Arrange the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and roast them in the oven at 180 °C for about 15 minutes.
- Pour the cooled hazelnuts into a blender and blend until you get a smooth butter.
- Add the chocolate protein, cocoa, maple syrup, olive oil and half of the water. Blend again.
- Gradually add the remaining water until you reach the desired creamy texture.
- Store in a glass jar and enjoy without a guilty conscience!
Tip: This homemade Nutella It's great on pancakes, in smoothies, or just on a spoon!
Did you know? Interesting facts about Nutella that will surprise you!
1. Nutella was created out of necessity!
During World War II, there was a cocoa shortage, so in 1946, Italian confectioner Pietro Ferrero created a spread made from hazelnuts and a small amount of cocoa. At the time, it was called Giandujot and was in the form of a hard cube that people would slice onto bread. It was only later that the recipe was transformed into the creamy spread we know today!
2. Nutella is sold every 2.5 seconds!
If all the jars of Nutella sold in a year were lined up, they would be enough to circle the world 1.8 times! This means that Nutella is not just a sweet spread, but a true global sensation.
3. The hazelnuts in Nutella come from Turkey!
Approximately 70% of the world's hazelnut production comes from Turkey. So many go into Nutella that Ferrero buys a quarter of all hazelnuts produced in the world!
4. “Nutella riots” once broke out in France!
In 2018, one chain of stores offered Nutella at a 70% discount, causing chaos. Customers physically pushed and fought over the last jars, and stores had to call the police.
5. There's even a World Nutella Day!
Fans of this chocolate-hazelnut wonder are celebrating World Nutella Day every year on February 5. The day was created by American blogger Sara Rosso, and Ferrero later officially adopted it as Nutella Day.
So, Nutella is not just an ordinary spread, but a true global phenomenon! Which is better – store-bought or homemade Nutella?
