Healthy Nutella aka Notella
Your most prized unguilty pleasure. That ratatouille moment that transports you back to your childhood with the delicious flavoursome pancakes topped with warm chocolate spread. The perfect healthy sweet treat for kids and adults, a dream come true.
INGREDIENTS
500g raw un-skinned hazelnuts
30g cacao powder
25g melted coconut oil
25g agave syrup
A pinch sea salt
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat the oven at 170ºC for fifteen minutes. Meanwhile line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. Roast the hazelnuts for 10-20min or until light brown. Rotate the tray after 10 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon for an even roast. Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool slightly.
3. Blend the warm (not oven hot) nuts in a food processor on high speed until turned into crumbs. Reduce to medium speed, add the coconut oil and agave and mix to a creamy consistency. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula.
4. Serve on toasted banana bread, pancakes or rice cakes.
TIP
Mixing: ensure the coconut oil is fully incorporated in the mix before storing away. Storage: in an airitght container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.