Name: Healthy Vegan Nutella
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 cup hazelnuts (blanched if possible); 10 Medjool dates (pitted); 2 Tbsp water; 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder; ½ tsp vanilla extract; ¼ tsp salt; ½ cup almond milk (as needed, 120 mL)

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Skip the store-bought, sugar-loaded hazelnut spreads and make your very own healthy vegan Nutella in four easy steps! With only seven ingredients and dozens of 5-star reviews, this recipe is an absolute treat!

Two halves of bread coated with vegan hazelnut spread in addition to a small dish filled with the spread, a date, a few hazelnuts, and a knife, all atop a white plate

Your New Go-To Spread

Ahhh, Nutella. It’s one of those spreads that just makes everything taste better. Toast? Yep. Drizzled on pancakes or waffles? Double yep. But as delicious as it is, store-bought Nutella tends to pack more sugar than a candy bar (and has a few too many mystery ingredients).

Enter your new obsession: homemade vegan Nutella. Naturally sweet (thanks to dates), chocolatey, and protein-packed, this healthier rendition hits all the right notes—without the sugar crash.

It’s rich, creamy, and ridiculously easy to make. In under an hour, you’ll have a jar of chocolatey deliciousness perfect for spreading, dipping, or enjoying straight off the spoon (hey… I won’t judge!).

Reader rating

★★★★★

“I just made this and it’s AWESOME! I gave my husband the food processor and a spoon and he totally cleaned it. Of course, I put the most of it in a honey jar and it’s in my fridge. Thanks for this better than Nutella spread.” —Deb

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A close-up, texture revealing dish filled with healthy vegan Nutella

Grab These Ingredients

This vegan Nutella is made with only 7 simple ingredients, one of which is water. Jump down to the recipe card for exact measurements!

Hazelnuts: First up is our star ingredient! Aim for blanched hazelnuts, which will save you a lot of work removing the skins.
Dates: We’ll use Medjool dates to add a naturally sweet flavor and smooth, creamy consistency (if they aren’t already, remember to pit them!).
Cocoa Powder: Unsweetened cocoa powder will help us achieve that quintessential chocolate flavor.
Vanilla Extract: Throw in ½ tsp of vanilla extract to round out the flavors.
Salt: Salt helps amplify all the sweet flavors in this spread—don’t skip it!
Almond Milk: Finally, almond milk will be used to add texture and flavor. Only use as much as is needed to reach that creamy Nutella consistency.

Making Vegan Nutella Is So Simple

You can make vegan Nutella in just 4 quick and easy steps! This is only an overview of the steps. For the full printable recipe, jump to the recipe card.

Step 1: Prepare The Hazelnuts
Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). Spread the hazelnuts onto a rimmed baking sheet and roast until slightly toasted.

Step 2: Puree The Dates
Meanwhile, add the dates and water to a food processor or strong blender and puree until smooth. Remove the date paste and wipe clean.

A food processor filled with pureed dates — Scrape down the sides of the blender throughout making your date paste to ensure all the bits are smooth and incorporated.

Step 3: Puree The Hazelnuts
Add the roasted hazelnuts to the food processor or a strong blender and run it until a smooth nut butter forms.

A food processor filled with whole hazelnuts — If your hazelnuts still have skins on them, transfer them onto a kitchen towel and roll with your hands to remove the skins.

A food processor filled with freshly blended hazelnuts — Roasting the hazelnuts will help them release their oils, making for a smoother and more aromatic spread!

A food processor filled with blended hazelnut nut butter — The hazelnuts will go from crumbs to a thick paste to butter—be patient!

Step 4: Combine Everything
Add the date paste, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt, blitzing to combine until you have a creamy vegan Nutella spread!

A food processor filled with pureed dates, hazelnut nut butter, and cocoa powder — Drizzle in the almond milk, using only as much as needed to reach a smooth, spreadable consistency.

Freshly blended healthy vegan Nutella ingredients

Serve It Like This!

Homemade vegan Nutella can be enjoyed in so many different ways! I love it atop fluffy vanilla pancakes or tofu waffles for an indulgent yet healthy breakfast/brunch. You can also dip fresh fruit or pretzels in it as a light snack or dessert. Or, use it as a healthy toast topping with banana slices. The options are pretty much endless!

A small dish filled with healthy vegan Nutella

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A smooth and creamy chocolate mousse swirled in a metal bowl, infused with the rich essence of vegan Nutella.

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