This Chicky Chocolate Spread is the perfect Nutella treat for the kids these school holidays.
Use as a nutritious chocolate spread that doesn’t contain palm oil.
Or serve with strawberries to dip for the perfect chocolate treat.
As this is preservative free and refined sugar free, it is important to keep refrigerated and consume within 1 week.
Ingredients
- 150 g hazelnuts - blanched
- 400 g can chickpeas - drained, retain 1 Tbsp liquid
- 80 g maple syrup - increase to 100 g for sweeter
- 60 g coconut oil - refined
- 3 Tbsp cacao powder - 3-4 Tbsp to taste
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Mill hazelnuts in a dry mixer bowl for 30 sec/speed 8/MC on.
- Add drained chickpeas (keep 1 Tbsp liquid) and blend for 30 sec/speed 8/MC on. Loosen mixture with spatula.
- Add remaining ingredients and combine for 30 sec/speed 4/MC on. If you would prefer a thinner spread, add reserved chickpea liquid and repeat.
- Serve immediately or chilled with fresh fruit or as a healthier alternative to Nutella.
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Nutrition
Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg