So I have to apologize because I had every intention of posting this three days ago but life got in the way. Nothing bad but just extremely busy trying to balance all my new life roads. I just want to make sure I find balance and travel down the road where I can help the most people. Whether it be free recipes, cooking videos, cooking classes, etc I just want to help spread the good food word. I don’t know if cooking classes are going to end up being the best route since I haven’t shaved or cut my hair since I got out of the Marine Corps two weeks ago. Curious to see, you can follow my #operationcaveman journey on Instagram HERE. Make sure you follow me as I post teasers of recipes I am working on as well.
So I have a confession to make, I have never eaten Nutella so as far as the accuracy of this recipe, I am trusting my taste testers (friends who just want free food). It may be spot on or it may be miles away but I do know it tastes delicious either way. So far, my favorite thing to do with it is to take my Paleo Banana Bread and slather it with warm not-ella or taking that same recipe and making not-ella stuffed banana bread muffins. Make sure you leave me a comment letting me know your favorite way to use this recipe. I look forward to your responses.
Paleo Not-ella (Chocolate Hazelnut Butter)
Ingredients
- 1 cup blanched hazelnuts 150 grams
- 1/4 cup full fat coconut milk 60 grams
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 15 grams
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon shredded cocoa butter 8 grams (optional)
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
- Roast your hazelnuts on a parchment lined baking sheet for 10 minutes
- If they still have the skins on, wrap them in a damp towel and remove the skins. You don't need to remove all of them
- Add your hazelnuts to your Blendtec twister jar or your food processor
- Process until smooth and creamy
- Add your coconut milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, cocoa butter and salt and process until you have a nice smooth butter
- Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator
- I like to serve this warm spread over my Paleo Banana Bread
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I could not get the hazel nuts to be smooth and creamy. The spread is gritty but has a good flavor. Anyone know how to make it smooth and creamy.
Soak them overnight before you blend them.
Spread this on some banana chips and the kids were in heaven – another win! Thanks George!
Woohoo
The recipe calls for blanched hazelnuts. Are we supposed to blanch them before roasting?
I think I used the wrong word, they just need to be peeled
OMG, this is amazing. Dude, your stuff’s awesome! I just wished there was a way to make it last longer- then, I don’t even know how long this can last. I made this 3 days ago, turned out waaaaay tooo much but i modified the proportions…anyway, am wondering for how long I can safetly keep it in the firdge. I usually throw stuff away 1/2 days before best the by date anyway. Not sure about this item.
I served this to my bros with some chips(mango chips,banana chips,lime candy), our weekly poker night was awesome! Finally something new and healthy…been trying to feed them healthy stuff ever since my boyfriend infected me with paleoisitis; ain’t really paleo, more medditerean/fish-oil-omega ratio calculation-carbs-keto sometimes, best thing i did for myself. Anyway, I used maple syrup but I replaced one part of it with a few drops of liquid stevia (one local brand without the gross stevia aftertaste) to make it suitable for a long-night eat-it-all poker match. Worked well! Nutella is gone for good, this stuff’s awesome. I recommend dutch cocoa powder, as in the type of coca, it doesn’t have to be from Denmark. The aroma’s nice, the taste’s perfect, it’s a must-use thingy. Keepthem coming! XD
Thank you Kai and for the amazing comment. I would keep it in the fridge for 4-5 days or freeze the rest
THIS IS THE BEST THING EVER!! Thankyou :)
You are so welcome
Would it be okay to use store bought roasted hazelnuts??
Yes it would
Today I tried this recipe for a family gathering. Nobody else there does paleo, so I was curious if they would like it. Where the adults thought the chocolate flavour was maybe too strong, all the children were loving it. My daughter and I love it too. I just made too much for what we can eat in a week, so next time I’ll try to split the ingredients in half. I think I am going to use some for a filling for muffins, that should be delicious too. And of course I should try your banana bread.
Ah so glad the kids loved it :)
What’s the shelf life of this recipe, please?
What’s the life shelf of this recipe, please?
That is a great question, since mine never last more than a day I haven’t tested it. I would say refrigerated would be 7 days.
Thank you!
YOU EVIL MAN!!! This looks so awesome!!!
I’m sure my girl will ditch the Nutella as soon as I make this. Thanks!
Evil in a good way, right?
Is there a substitute for the cocoa butter? We are snowed/iced in here in Northwest Arkansas, and I would love to make this but cocoa butter is not available by us.
You can order it from Tropical Traditions :)
First off, I cant believe youve never tried nutella. Its amazing. That being said, I made this tonight and it was delicious. It had a certain tang to it that I wouldnt typically associate with nutella but it was till yummy. My texture was smooth just like nutella too which was awesome. Thanks for the recipe, george!
Why try Nutella when you can make it yourself? :)
Can you double this recipe?
Of course!
What is shredded coconut butter? I have never heard of it. Where would one find it? I am just starting out in the Paleo world and this sounds great.
It is not coconut butter, it is cocoa butter and you can click on the ingredient and it will show you what it is
What is shredded coconut butter? I have never heard of it. Where would one find it? I am just starting out in the Paleo world and this sounds great.
Thank you for your help and sorry for the typo.
No, it is shredded cocoa butter, not coconut butter
I made this yesterday and it is FABULOUS and easy! I love nutella as does my 5 year old and HE liked enough. Getting his stamp of approval on anything is HUGE…..Thank you from a former nutella addict :)
YES I love it
Going to grab a bag of hazelnuts on my next shopping trip, but I just whipped up a batch subbing almonds and honey, and it is out of this world! Last night I made a “clean eating berry cake” recipe into muffins, and I can’t wait to surprise the kids with those topped with chocolate spread for a snack! I am all about texture in my food, so I really enjoy the “graininess!” :)
Woohoo that sounds delicious
Didn’t have any hazelnuts about, but I DID have some blanched almonds, so I substituted those. Oh, YUMMMMMM… they work fabulously (will be making banana bread donut holes this week, and will try injecting them with this…)
That sounds awesome
I tried this recipe over the weekend and it was the divine! I put it on a whole grain waffle, but have also caught myself eating a few spoonfuls at a time straight out of the jar I put it in. I was wondering if it is supposed to be a bit grainy (for lack of a better word)? But then I saw your earlier comment. It did not take away from the deliciousness of it at all, though. LOL! Looking forward to trying more of your recipes. :)
Yes mine was grainy :)
Looks amazing; time to surprise my husband! He loves Nutella but ever since we went paleo he has been a total stud about avoiding sugar so that means no Nutella. He’s in for a surprise!
Woohoo
I love Nutella! But this is sooooooo good! I’ve missed having this goodness, thank you for the recipe!
Yay! I can stop buying Nutella with all it’s junky stuff!
Woohoo, hope you love it
Has anyone tried the recipe without the coconut butter? I’m curious to know whether it makes a huge difference. I don’t have any at home right now and I just wanted to know if I should make the effort to get some!
Coconut butter, do you mean cocoa butter?
Silly me! Yes, I meant cocoa butter.
Yes you can make it without
I didn’t use it in mine, and I think it tastes quite yummy! I’m not sure what it would add to it.
It just changes the texture
You guys copied the name of my not- Ella recipe -_-
Jonathan, it is just me and since Nutella is trademarked that is the name it got. No copying intended
What is shredded cocoa butter? Trying to figure that so I can make this recipe this weekend.
Thanks!
Just get a block of the cocoa butter I linked to in the recipe, and cut little pieces of
U rock! Thanks for solving a BIG problem I have with my husband and Nutella! Since eating Paleo it is the one thing he can’t shake! Thanks for shaking it! GENIUS recipe! Ur my hero : )
Awwww awesome
Do most people keep blanched hazelnuts in their cupboards? That sounds like a special trip to a special store and one this working mother of 2 toddlers trying to stay paleo won’t be making. Grateful for the interesting recipes but won’t be trying this today!
No Andrea, you can regular raw hazelnuts, just bake them and use a wet cloth to remove the skins
Hi Andrea,
I buy bags of nuts at Trader Joe’s or Costco and keep them in my freezer. It keeps me from having to make a special 1 hour trip each way to get good quality nuts and I know that they are fresh when I do use them. This is great for the almond meal as well.
You know, I just had a thought…. I’ve seen a few great looking recipes for paleo donuts lately… and I was thinking (a dangerous thing!) about using your recipe for the banana bread in donut form in one of those little donut makers… and do a not-ella filling… hmmmm… sounds like it would be a good grab-it-and-go snack idea…
Oh yes you can totally do it, Have fun :)
Omg just made this recipe! So good! Thanks so much!
Also if you were to make not-ella stuffed banana bread muffins would you just put like a teaspoon in the centre of every muffin and cook the batter? Or stuff them after? Like would the not-ella cook okay :) Sorry just didn’t want to waste a batch of nana bread or not-ella!
Thanks – from a Kiwi fan :)
I would put it in the middle of the batter :)
Wow George this stuff looks a little dangerous. Freaking amazing, and the texture looks absolutely gorgeous. You just had to go and stomp out my chocolate hazelnut butter. You win this for sure.
Ah Josh, I don’t win, they all taste amazing.
I don’t really care for nutella because it’s way too sweet. This looks like it has minimal sweetener so I bet it’s delicious!
Yes I don’t like overly sweet either, that is why I made this :)
No need to apologize, George ! I mean, we get FREE delicious recipes, we are grateful. It looks delicious, and even if it doesn’t taste like Nutella, this is real food so gotta love it !
Thank you
Holy moses… he shoots, he scores!! Lord help me… I’m in paleo heaven already… :)
Haha nice
OMG! I have to try this! I sooooooo loved Nutella, until 6 months ago I got Paleo…
I’m gonna make it tomorrow and report.
Btw you look great with those hair growing everywhere around your head ;)
Just made it!
You are my HERO!
You know I not only Love Nutella, the same company does also my Favorite Chocolates: Rocher. And your Not-ella is just like their filling. LOVE IT!
(but I added a little more Maple syrup… ;) )
Woohoo :)
This looks great. I make my own too and use similar ingredients to you but just in different measures. I also add either macadamia or hazelnut oil to mine.
Oh and can’t believe you never had Nutella! Although the homemade stuff is just as good and no nasties :)
OMG you have never eaten Nutella? Even I have, and I’m from a third world country!
I’m sure it’ll be delicious as all your recipes, although it looks more like a mole paste or sun-dried tomato dip :)
Haha nope, but this could get smoother I was just in a rush lol