Description
A nutritious twist on your favorite chocolate hazelnut spread, packed with protein and creamy goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Roasted Hazelnuts
- 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder
- 1/3 cup Maple Syrup
- 1/2 cup Protein Powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 cup Nut Milk
- Pinch of Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) if using raw hazelnuts. Roast for about 10-12 minutes.
- Blend the cooled hazelnuts in a high-speed blender until nut butter forms, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add cocoa powder and protein powder; blend until combined.
- Pour in maple syrup and vanilla extract, then add nut milk a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Season with a pinch of salt and blend one last time.
- Transfer the mixture into a clean jar and store in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Notes
Feel free to substitute hazelnuts with other nuts or adjust the sweetener to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: protein spread, chocolate hazelnut, healthy snacks, homemade spread, nut-based spread