What Is Nutella?
Nutella (a.k.a. gianduja) is a smooth, velvety chocolate hazelnut spread, made from hazelnuts and cocoa powder. It originated in Italy but is now beloved worldwide. This versatile spread can be used on toast, waffles, and pancakes; as a dip for fruit and cookies; or a filling for pastries. The problem is, store-bought Nutella is loaded with sugar (20 grams per serving, to be exact). That’s why we needed an option for sugar-free Nutella. I first made it years ago using erythritol, but it was gritty and runny. Now I found a solution…
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain quality ingredients for homemade sugar-free Nutella, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.
Hazelnuts – You may also find these nuts labeled as filberts on the packaging. Find unsalted, raw hazelnuts for this recipe, or save time by getting blanched hazelnuts, which already have the skins removed. Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – Keeps this homemade Nutella sugar free! Most other sugar substitutes (anything containing erythritol, including most brands of monk fruit and stevia) won’t work for this recipe, because erythritol won’t dissolve and creates a gritty texture. Concentrated liquid sweeteners can work for the right texture, but tend to have an aftertaste. Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – I like this quality one for the best taste. Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate Chips – Although optional, they help thicken and I highly recommend adding them if you don’t want the spread to be runny. Vanilla Extract – Use the highest-quality one you can. Coconut Oil – The optional addition of this healthy fat helps thicken the keto hazelnut spread (since it’s solid when it cools). Sea Salt – Balances the sweetness.
How To Make Sugar-Free Nutella
This section shows how to make the best sugar free Nutella, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.
Storage Instructions
Store: Sugar-free Nutella has a shelf life of about 2 weeks in a tightly sealed mason jar. Storing it in the fridge is okay, too, but the texture will be firmer. Freeze: Store keto Nutella in a freezer-safe jar for up to 6 months. Once it’s thawed, give it a good stir to restore its texture.
What To Serve With Sugar-Free Nutella
This recipe works with so many keto desserts, but here are some of my favorite ways to use it: You can find blanched hazelnuts here. If you use these, you can skip the 2 steps above and don’t have to roast them or remove any skins. Try blending first without adding any oil, and if it’s still too thick you can try adding a little more oil.
Fruit – Dunk it with your favorite keto fruits, such as strawberries. Breakfast – Sugar-free hazelnut spread is the perfect topper for a gluten-free English muffin, toast (try low carb bread or quick 90 second bread), some almond flour waffles, coconut yogurt, or banana chocolate chip muffins. You can also use it as a stuffing for keto crepes! Desserts – Spread it on almond butter cookies or use as a filling for keto Oreos. Snacking – Serve it up on a keto charcuterie board or plate with almond flour crackers. It’s fabulous spread on a slice of almond flour zucchini bread. A Spoon – Let’s be honest here. Sometimes you just need that fix!
More Ways to Use Keto Nutella
Now that you know how to make keto hazelnut spread, try it in these mouthwatering recipes!
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