Healthy chocolate spread
This healthy chocolate spread is low in sugar! It is perfect on bread, rice cakes, or pancakes. Use it as a dip for fresh fruit or mix it into yogurt for a healthy snack.
With this simple recipe, you can whip up a delicious, healthy chocolate spread in no time using products from Zijtak! 🌰🍫
Ingredients (for a jar of approx. 300 g):
- 200 g roasted hazelnuts (available at Zijtak)
- 80 g dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
- 2-3 tablespoons erythritol (available at Zijtak)
- 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil (such as hazelnut or sunflower oil, optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for extra flavor)
- Pinch of salt
Preparation
- Melt the chocolate
Break the dark chocolate into pieces and melt it in a bain-marie (in a bowl over hot water) or in short intervals in the microwave. Let it cool slightly.
- Grind the nuts
Place the roasted hazelnuts in a powerful blender or food processor. Mix until they turn into a smooth paste. This will take a few minutes; stop occasionally to scrape down the sides.
- Add sweetener and flavor
Add the melted chocolate, powdered erythritol, a pinch of salt, and (optional) vanilla extract to the hazelnut paste. Mix again until everything is well combined.
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Adjust consistency
If necessary, add a little vegetable oil to make the spread even creamier.
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Storage
Pour the spread into a clean glass jar and seal it tightly. Store in the refrigerator. This spread will keep for about 2-3 weeks.
