Chocolate Almond Butter-even if you’re not a fan of Nutella, you’ll love this version using almonds!
I like to be a good mom. I like to be the cool mom. So I buy my kids Nutella. They love it. Nutella is one of those things you either like or you don’t. I don’t. And honestly, I never really thought about it. I’m not a big jelly eater either. Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches, I think I’ve had maybe one in my entire life. So the Nutella craze didn’t faze me in the least.
I never even thought about why I didn’t like this chocolaty spread that everyone else just raves about. I just went on with life.
So I’m snooping around Silvia’s Cucina facebook page and I find this photo for Homemade Nutella. I share it on my page because that’s what I do, I share yummy photos with my friends. I don’t think anything more about it and go on about my business. At the grocery store, I’m restocking my baking pantry and I notice the slivered almonds. Hmmm, maybe I’ll try that recipe from Silvia’s. I pop the 5 ounce bag in my cart and finish with the rest of my shopping.
I can now tell you why I don’t like Nutella. It’s the Hazelnuts! I am so in love with this Homemade “Nutella” I made 3 batches, using up all my almonds. I had to test out the cocoas, with and without the instant coffee. I wanted to be thorough for you. And maybe I wanted to keep licking spoons.
Making this takes no time at all and with Nutella running $5.00 and up a jar, I think we’ll be sticking with this homemade version from now on!
Chocolate Almond Butter
adapted from Silvia’s Cucina
Chocolate Almond Butter or Homemade Nutella
Ingredients
- 1/3 heaping cup of slivered almonds
- 3 tablespoons oil, I used vegetable
- 1/2 cup cocoa-I used Hershey's both regular and special dark
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules (optional but really good in it)
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- In a food processor or grinder, I have a handy dandy chopper, ground almonds to a paste (or as fine as you can get them.)
- Once almonds are ground, add oil, cocoa, vanilla, brown sugar and coffee granules (if using) to your food processor. Blend for 20-30 seconds, to combine.
- In a small saucepan, over low heat combine paste with about 1/3 of the sweetened condensed milk.
- Stir until smooth then add another 1/3, stir again, then add remaining milk. Continue stirring until mixture is smooth and sugar is completely dissolved.
- Transfer to jars or other storage container.
- Once completely cool, store in refrigeratorfor up to 3 weeks. When using, if thick, just microwave for a few seconds to soften and make spreadable. After licking that spoon, and Yes I licked it! I had to try this out on something other than a slice of bread.
Just 6 ingredients, a Food Precessor and a small sauce pan.
Process your almonds until a paste is formed, add the cocoa powder, oil, brown sugar and vanilla extract.
Heat on stove over low heat, adding the sweetened condensed milk, until smooth. Then pour into jars.
This also makes a nice gift, just add a little ribbon to the jars.
By the spoon, on a slice of bread or toast, spread on crescent rolls and then baked as normal, this spread is good any way you choose to try it! I can’t wait to try out all those Nutella recipes with this stuff.
Want more food in jars?
Homemade Dulce de Leche Caramel
Jessica says
I am making this!!!! Thanks for linking up!!!
Not Your Ordinary Agent says
You really had me interested when you said you didn’t eat pb and j!! Are you crazy?? 🙂 Thank heavens you like almonds because this looks heavenly!!! Wonderful post! Thanks for sharing at Foodtastic Friday!
Marlys-thisandthat says
Although my husband really doesn’t like store bought nutella he might like this as I could put less chocolate in it. He has a peanut allergy so can’t eat peanut butter and we are always looking for alternatives. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday and hoping come and join us again next week.
https://marlys-thisandthat.blogspot.com
Jocelyn says
Nutella is expensive but hello, now I can make my own!!! What an awesome and incredible AND dangerous thing this is going to be:-)
Debi Bolocofsky says
Congradulations. I just came over from Back For Seconds. These look amazing. I have a link party on Wednesdays, and I would love it if you would link this and any other posts. It is called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party. It runs from Wednesday to Sundays.
https://www.adornedfromabove.com/
I hope to see you there. I am your newest follower, and I would love for your to follow me also. Have a great Day.
Debi Bolocofsky
Adorned From Above
http://www.adornedfromabove.com
Jessica McCoy says
I am totally going to try this! My kids are a little tired of our old standby peanut butter!
I’d love it if you could link up to our new food meme- Wonderful Food Wednesday. https://www.athometake2.com/2012/09/wonderful-food-wednesday.html
Thanks,
Jessica @ At Home Take 2
https://www.athometake2.com
Trish says
Looks amazing!!!! Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!
The Mandatory Mooch says
Oh my goodness. This looks sinfully yummy!! Thanks so much for linking up to Tasty Thursdays at The Mandatory Mooch. I hope you will link up again this week. The party will be live tonight!! http://www.mandatorymooch.blogspot.com
Thanks, Nichi
Cheerios and Lattes says
I love it! Thank you so much for posting on Saturday Show and Tell. I hope you’ll be back this week to link up some more great ideas! Have a great rest of the week!
-Mackenzie
https://www.cheeriosandlattes.com
Anonymous says
The sliced banana with the nutella on it I bet is awesome, but I first put peanut-butter
on it then the nutella. Trust me you will love it Eluvspurple@yahoo.com
Kelli Cooks says
With a hazelnut allergy in our family, Nutella hasn’t been allowed in our home for the past few years. I am going to try this one to see if it will work. YAY!!
Kelli
Jana@Transformations From the Heart says
Hi,
Just found your blog today. We all love nutella around here but your version sounds so tasty. I pinned this for later use when I decide to make some. Thanks for the recipe!
Momina says
hi
i want to know which vegetable oil should be used & does the smell of oil comes in the final product??
Joan Hayes says
Hi Momina, I’ve used Wesson, Crisco and even generic oil, also canola oil so far. I haven’t noticed any smell other than chocolate coming from this. The original recipe used grape seed oil and I’ve also seen versions using olive oil. Let me know if you try it and what oil you decide to use.
momina says
sure will tell u about my result…..can i use corn oil instead of canola oil??
Shelly @A Creative Space says
Oh my GOSH!! This looks truly AMAZING! I think I would have to give it away, so that I wouldn’t eat all of it!
Sarah Curtis says
Oh my goodness. I love your recipe. The pumpkin spice white hot chocolate is sooooo good!! I love Nutella so much thanks so much for this! Your blog is the best I have ever stumbled upon.
Joan Hayes says
Sarah, you are so sweet! I’m actually having a White Hot Chocolate as I type this, it’s become a nighttime ritual for me. So glad you’re enjoying what I have to share, hugs!
DV says
This is simply AWESOME!!! Altho’ its 12 midnight here, I HAVE to try this right now, especially bcoz there is no excuse – I have everything needed right in my pantry! You have a great blog indeed!:-)
-Divya
Tease Your Taste Buds
mjskit says
Can I get on your Christmas list? YUM!!!!!!
Library Secretary says
My friend LOVES almonds so I’ve made a big jar of this for her Christmas. I don’t think it will last long… My processor didn’t grind the almonds too fine bit that’s okay – it reminds me of a big jar of melted Toblerone. 😉
Merry Christmas and keep the fab recipes coming. 😀
Misty Anderson says
I’m excited to try this as my boy l loves nutella and asks for it at every meal every day! I just have 2 questions. Is this cheaper to make than to buy? And about how much does this make? Thanks : )
Anonymous says
i am from trinidad ,nutella is about 30 dollar a bottle so making a homemade version is great ,i just love your blog thanks!