Nutella, Plant Based Diet

Nutella, how can you not love a sweet that has hazelnuts and chocolate in its formula? We have some recipes for you to enjoy it in a healthier way.

Nutella is one of the most tempting and irresistible products for most people. Unfortunately, its original version has very little nutritional interest, containing only 13% hazelnuts in its constitution and more sugar and oil than any other ingredient.

If you want to enjoy this delicious cream in a healthier and more natural way, see the following recipes. They are all different from each other, so you can test one at a time and choose your favorite! You can use it however you want; either to spread on bread, to accompany with fruit or even in desserts. After trying it, you’ll never want to buy the industrialized version again!

Recipe 01

INGREDIENTS

1 medium ripe avocado;

3 Ripe Madeira bananas

80g of skinless roasted hazelnuts

3 tablespoons of lean cocoa powder

PREPARATION

1. In a processor, mash the roasted hazelnuts (without skin) until you get a homogeneous preparation.

2. Add avocado, bananas and cocoa, and process until a homogeneous preparation is obtained.

Recipe 02

INGREDIENTS

1 medium ripe avocado;

3 Ripe Madeira bananas

80g of skinless roasted hazelnuts

3 tablespoons of lean cocoa powder

PREPARATION

1. In a processor, mash the roasted hazelnuts (without skin) until you get a homogeneous preparation.

2. Add avocado, bananas and cocoa, and process until a homogeneous preparation is obtained.

Recipe 03

INGREDIENTS

250g of hazelnuts

150g of medjool dates

100g of lean cocoa powder

PREPARATION

1. Hydrate the dates in 50ml of hot water.

2. Preheat the oven to 150ºC. Toast the hazelnuts for about 10 minutes, until the skin darkens slightly and comes off the kernels.

3. With the help of a cloth, rub the hazelnuts, removing their shell.

4. In a food processor / food processor, place the peeled hazelnuts and grind carefully, until a homogeneous and creamy paste is obtained.

5. Add the hydrated dates and process again.

6. Finally, add the lean cocoa until you get a uniform paste.

Although these are healthier versions, they should be consumed in moderation, since although healthy, they have a high energy density.

Ariana Costa

Nutritionist Holmes Place Porto Baixa