How To Make Homemade Nutella (In Your Blender)

If you’ve ever dipped a spoon into a jar of Nutella and thought, “This is dangerously good,” you’re not alone. But here’s the secret: Homemade Nutella is even better—and surprisingly easy to make.
Whether you want a cleaner ingredient list, a dairy-free version, or just a fun weekend kitchen project, this Homemade Chocolate Nutella has your name written all over it.
Why Should You Make It Yourself?
Besides the bragging rights, homemade Nutella is:
- Richer and fresher in flavor.
- Less sweet (if you want it to be).
- Customizable: Dairy-free, vegan, or sugar-conscious? No problem.
- Just 5–6 ingredients and a blender away.
What You’ll Need….
- Raw hazelnuts
- Powdered sugar (or coconut sugar, or maple syrup)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Vanilla extract
- Neutral oil (like avocado or sunflower)
- Salt
- (Optional) Splash of milk or non-dairy milk for a creamier spread
Storage
- Store in a jar or airtight container in your fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Let it sit at room temp for a few minutes before spreading—it firms up in the fridge!
So Many Ways To Use It…..
- Spread on toast, crepes, or pancakes.
- Swirl into oatmeal or yogurt.
- Dip fruit or pretzels.
- Eat with a spoon. Zero judgment here.
Homemade Nutella is one of those “wow” recipes that feels like a treat, but is totally doable—even for a busy weekday. Once you try it, there’s a good chance you’ll never go back to the store-bought jar.
Try it out and let me know your favorite way to eat it—spoon straight from the jar counts.
Scroll on down for the complete recipe….
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups raw hazelnuts
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (or coconut sugar, or maple syrup)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-4 tbsp neutral oil (like avocado or sunflower)
- Pinch of salt
- (Optional) Splash of milk or non-dairy milk for a creamier spread
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread hazelnuts on a baking sheet and roast for 10–12 minutes, until fragrant.
- Wrap warm hazelnuts in a clean kitchen towel and rub them together to remove most of the skins. It doesn’t have to be perfect!
- Place the hazelnuts in a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until it turns into a smooth nut butter—this takes 5–10 minutes, and you'll need to scrape the sides down often.
- Add cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla, salt, and 2 tablespoons of oil. Blend again until smooth and creamy. Add more oil (or milk) if you want it thinner.
- Need more sweetness? Add a bit more sugar. Too thick? Add a touch more oil or milk. Too chocolatey (is that a thing?)—add a few more nuts or sugar to balance.
- ENJOY!!!