Homemade Creamy Hazelnut Spread – One of My Favorite Sweet Treats!

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Homemade Creamy Hazelnut Spread is by far one of my favorite sweet treats. Its creamy and smooth texture makes it the perfect addition to both breakfast meals and snacks.

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Ingredients Used in this Homemade Creamy Hazelnut Spread

This sweet and creamy spread is both quick and easy to make. It contains less than ten ingredients and uses common pantry staples.

Hazelnuts are the star ingredient in this recipe. They add the delicious nutty, hazelnut flavor, along with providing a good source of plant protein, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals.
Milk provides the fluid needed to blenderize the ingredients.
Pure maple syrup and cocoa powder adds the perfect touch of sweetness.
Sea salt helps to exemplify the sweetness in this recipe.

How to Prepare this Recipe

This recipe takes just minutes to create. Place all ingredients into a high speed blender or food processor and blend for 2-4 minutes, or until you have a creamy texture. Next, pour the Creamy Hazelnut Spread into a storage container. That’s all there is to it!

Storage Recommendations

This creamy spread can be stored in your pantry for up to one week. Or, store it in your fridge to prolong its shelf life by a few days. Just ensure to heat it up before use as it will harden.

The trick to making this recipe is to make it when others are visiting, as it’s hard to stop eating once you start! It goes well with sourdough bread or crêpes for a sweet breakfast treat, or makes for the perfect addition to any charcuterie board!

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