The MOST POPULAR smooth, rich and creamy homemade Thermomix Nutella recipe! Made using just 7 basic ingredients and ready to eat in 15 minutes, this delicious chocolate hazelnut spread is a household favourite!
Nutella is a pantry staple in many households... but what if you could make your own healthier and homemade Nutella in just 15 minutes (and with NO palm oil!) - YES!
Follow my simple recipe and have that same classic Nutella taste without any nasties!
Eat it straight from the jar (shhhh!)... add it to your favourite pancakes, brownies or scrolls - or simply use it as a kids sandwich spread.
Once you've made your own Nutella, you'll never go back to store-bought again!
Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
If you love Nutella... then you're going to fall head over heels in love with this homemade version!
- Healthier Option - making your own homemade Nutella means that you know exactly what is going into it (including NO palm oil).
- Makes A Big Batch - a batch of homemade Nutella never lasts long... but there's certainly a LOT to enjoy with this recipe!
- Versatile - I'm sure you already have your own favourite ways to use Nutella (including eating it straight out of the jar... or is that just me!?), but for more delicious ideas, scroll down for my serving suggestions below!
- Loved By Kids - we all know that Nutella is a favourite spread with kids. Making your own Nutella is a great way to let them enjoy it - while knowing exactly what's in it!
What You Need
Homemade Nutella spread is made using just 7 basic ingredients!
Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method
- Hazelnuts - hazelnuts are generally bought in packets with the skin on. In this recipe, we roast the hazelnuts lightly in the oven and then gently remove the skins before making the Nutella.
- Icing Sugar - also known as powdered sugar or confectioners sugar.
- Cocoa Powder - use regular unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Coconut Oil - use melted coconut oil (depending on the temperature of where you live, you may need to melt the coconut oil before using).
- Vanilla Extract - or vanilla essence.
- Salt - add a pinch of salt.
- Chocolate - melted. I generally use milk chocolate, however, you can use dark chocolate if you prefer. Choose a quality brand such as Cadburys or Nestle.
Equipment Required
My homemade Nutella recipe is made using a Thermomix machine. This recipe is suitable to all Thermomix models - the TM31, TM5 and TM6.
If you don't have a Thermomix, you can use a blender or food processor instead.
You will also need a flat baking tray, baking paper and an oven for roasting the hazelnuts.
You can use your Thermomix or a microwave to melt the chocolate - see Notes in recipe card.
Once prepared, the Thermomix Nutella should be stored in a sterilised glass jar or tightly sealed plastic container.
Step By Step Instructions
It couldn't be easier to make Nutella in your Thermomix!
Just 3 simple steps... and a few minutes prep time.
Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method
Step 1 - Roast The Hazelnuts
Line a large flat baking tray with baking paper.
Place the hazelnuts on the tray and roast in a preheated oven for 10 minutes.
TIP: Turn the hazelnuts partway through cooking.
Place the lightly roasted hazelnuts onto a kitchen tea towel. Rub to remove the skins.
Step 2 - Make A Paste
Place the hazelnuts (with the skins removed) into the Thermomix bowl.
Mix until a paste forms.
TIP: Scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.
Step 3 - Add The Remaining Ingredients & Blend
Add the remaining ingredients and blend together.
TIP: See Notes in recipe card regarding melting the chocolate.
If your Nutella is too dry or thick for your liking, simply add a little extra melted coconut oil and blend again.
Serving Suggestions
Once you've made your homemade Nutella in the Thermomix... it's time to enjoy it!
Here's a few of my favourite ways to use Nutella:
- On top of pancakes and pikelets;
- Swirled through homemade sweet scrolls;
- In delicious cookies with chocolate chips;
- In super fudgy chocolate brownies;
- Mixed through a creamy cheesecake slice;
- Dolloped onto ice-cream;
- As a sandwich filling (kids favourite!);
- On top of waffles or french toast;
- As the 'sauce' on your favourite sweet pizza;
- As a dipping sauce for strawberries and other fresh fruits.
Expert Tips
- Rub the hazelnuts with a kitchen tea towel to remove the skins. This can be a little messy, so make sure you're close to the sink and a rubbish bin! I find it helpful if the tea towel is slightly damp.
- If you don't like the taste of coconut oil, you can use canola oil or vegetable oil instead.
- If you find that your Nutella is a little too dry or thick for your liking, simply add a small amount of extra oil and blend through.
- Store in a sterilised glass jar or tightly sealed plastic container in the fridge for up to 1 month.
- Allow the homemade Nutella to come to room temperature before using.
- Alternatively, homemade Nutella can be frozen for up to 3 months. Allow to defrost in the fridge before bringing to room temperature to use.
FAQ's
The lightly roasted hazelnuts give homemade Nutella its nutty and earthy flavour.
No, unlike store-bought Nutella that (controversially) uses palm oil as one of it's ingredients, homemade Nutella uses coconut oil (or canola/vegetable oil).
This is because of the hazelnuts! While we blend the hazelnuts in the Thermomix until a fine paste forms, there will always be a small amount of graininess to homemade Nutella.
Based on 20 serves per batch, there is 127 calories per serve.
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Thermomix Nutella
Ingredients
- 225 g hazelnuts raw
- 130 g icing sugar powdered sugar
- 35 g cocoa powder
- 30 g coconut oil melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or essence
- pinch of salt
- 55 g milk chocolate melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius (fan forced).
- Line a large flat baking tray with baking paper. Place the hazelnuts on top and roast for 10 times, turning partway through.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a kitchen tea towel to cool. Once cooled, rub the hazelnuts until the skin comes off.
- Place the hazelnuts (skins removed) into the Thermomix bowl. Mix for 30 seconds, Speed 8. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and repeat 4 times until a paste has formed.
- Add the icing sugar, cocoa powder, coconut oil, vanilla extract, salt and melted chocolate to the bowl.
- Mix for 30 seconds, Speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and blend for 2 minutes, Speed 6 (scraping the bowl after 1 minute).
- Transfer to a sterilised jar or container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Notes
- Rub the hazelnuts with a kitchen tea towel to remove the skins. This can be a little messy, so make sure you're close to the sink and a rubbish bin! I find it helpful if the tea towel is slightly damp.
- If you don't like the taste of coconut oil, you can use canola oil or vegetable oil instead.
- If you prefer, you can use your Thermomix to melt the chocolate. Melt for 3 minutes, 50 degrees, Speed 2. Set aside in a seperate bowl while you prepare the hazelnut paste. Personally, I prefer to melt my chocolate in the microwave so that I don't have to clean the Thermomix bowl in between melting the chocolate and making the hazelnut paste.
- Food processor or blender method - this recipe can be made in a food processor or blender. Simply mix on high speed and proceed as per the recipe.
- If you find that your Nutella is a little too dry or thick for your liking, simply add a small amount of extra oil and blend through.
- Store in a sterilised glass jar or tightly sealed plastic container in the fridge for up to 1 month.
- Allow the homemade Nutella to come to room temperature before using.
- Alternatively, homemade Nutella can be frozen for up to 3 months. Allow to defrost in the fridge before bringing to room temperature to use.
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