Vegan Nutella with Cashews

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:26:02 GMT

Step 1

Cashews: Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Place the cashews in a baking sheet and bake for about 8 to 10 minutes just to warm the natural oils. Stir every 5 minutes. You will know when a bit of oil is visible coating the cashews. Your cashews will look shinier. This will make it easier to blend into butter. Take out of the oven and let them cool down.

Step 2

Dates: Take the seed out of the dates and any hard parts, usually at one end of each date. In a small pan, bring 1 cup of water to boil and soak the dates for about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Cashew butter: Add cashews to a food processor or a high-speed blender. Blend on low until a butter is formed scraping down as needed, about 8-10 minutes total.

Step 4

Add the soaked dates and 1/2 cup of the water where you soaked the dates to the same food processor or strong blender where you have the cashew butter and puree until smooth, scraping down sides as needed.

Step 5

Blend your vegan Nutella

Step 6

Add cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt, and pulse to combine until smooth, Nutella-like consistency, and enjoy with your favorite treat!

Step 7

Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator. It keeps for about 2 weeks, but I recommend discarding after 5 days.

Step 8

Optional Add-Ins and Variations: vegan chocolate melted would make this recipe a richer chocolate flavor. 1/2 cup of milk can substitute the water.

Step 9

Substitutions: The cocoa powder can be substituted by 1/2 to 2/3 cup dairy-free dark chocolate. The cashews can be substituted with hazelnuts, almonds, or any nut you like. Hazelnuts are the typical Italian choice. You can use any nut butter already made. I recommend checking that the ingredients do not have unwanted substances such as sugar, gums, preservatives, food coloring, etc.

Step 10

How to serve this vegan Nutella or what to serve it with?

Step 11

Pancakes

Step 12

Toast

Step 13

Crackers

Step 14

Banana bread

Step 15

Waffles

Step 16

On top of fruit

Step 17

Serve with a spoon and enjoy by itself

Step 18

Cupcakes

Step 19

Frosting for cakes or cookies

Step 20

How to store this vegan Nutella with cashews? Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator. It keeps for about two weeks, but I recommend checking for freshness and discard after five days.

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