Homemade Chocolate Almond Spread

This easy homemade chocolate almond spread is simple to make and even easier to eat! It's creamy, chocolatey and full of almond flavor. Enjoy this chocolate spread on toast, pancakes, waffles or just off the spoon!

Do you like Trader Joe's Cocoa Almond Spread or Nutella? Love the flavors, but not thrilled with all the added sugar and extra ingredients? Well today I am going to show you how easy it is to create your own chocolate nut spread with just six ingredients.

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My girls are HUGE fans of TJ's cocoa almond spread! Haha, who am I kidding? Mr. two sugar bugs and I are big fans too! In my quest to try and keep breakfast on the healthier side I knew I needed to find a more natural alternative to this store-bought spread. Enter homemade chocolate almond spread.

This homemade nut butter is a bit more rustic than the processed version. Personally, I love the texture! It reminds me of the natural peanut butter we use for toast and sandwiches.

what ingredients do I need for this recipe?

• Dry roasted almonds ~ I buy Trader Joe's Dry Roasted & Salted Almonds. I also tested this recipe with raw almonds and while it still works, my taste testers all agreed that the dry roasted almond version tasted the best.
• Hazelnuts ~ I buy Trader Joe's Dry Roasted & Unsalted Oregon Hazelnuts. The hazelnuts are included because they are an ingredient in TJ's cocoa almond spread. You can absolutely substitute them with another nut if you prefer.
• Milk chocolate chips ~ Ghirardelli chocolate chips are my preferred brand. You will toss them in as is; the heat and friction of the blade will melt them into the nut butter. If dark chocolate chips are more your thing, use them! I tested this recipe with both milk and dark chocolate and my taste testers preferred the milk version.
• Unsweetened cocoa powder ~ I use Hershey's. This adds another layer of chocolate flavor to the spread.
• Coconut oil ~ helps to smooth out the nut butter and give it a nice consistency for spreading.
• Pure vanilla extract ~ for flavor.

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how do you make chocolate almond spread?

You need a high powered blender {this is the Ninja I use} or a food processor {the updated version of my trusty Cuisinart} to create this recipe. I tested it with both and had the same results with both appliances. I am 99.9% sure a Vitamix or Thermomix would work as well.

Start by lightly toasting the almonds and hazelnuts in the oven. The object is not to dry roast them, but to warm them up and encourage the oils to release. Allow the nuts to cool slightly and then add them to your blender or food processor.

Next blend or process for 10-15 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed. Continue processing until the nuts release their oils and a nut butter is formed. It may seem like the almonds are not going to give into becoming nut butter, but they will! A little patience may be required.😉

Once the nuts have become creamy and buttery, add the remaining ingredients and blend until they are incorporated and smooth.

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Does chocolate almond spread need to be refrigerated?

I would not store this chocolate spread in the refrigerator. The cold will make the spread become very hard!

Instead, store it on the counter or in your pantry in an airtight container. I like these little glass jars, but have also been known to store it in a washed out jar of the store-bought version.

tips for success with this recipe

• Lightly toast the nuts before blending them.
• Use a high powered blender or food processor.
• Be patient! Depending on the power of your appliance, the spread can come together quickly {10 minutes} or may take closer to 30 minutes. If the machine gets too hot, stop and let it cool for a few minutes before continuing.
• Don't add any other ingredients to the nuts until they have become a nut butter.
• The milk chocolate chips are the only sweetener, which is why the sugar content is so much lower than the store-bought version. If you find it's not sweet enough for you, confectioners' sugar or a sugar substitute like Purecane would be my suggestion. I would start with a teaspoon or two.

I'd love to know if you give this homemade spread a try! We love it on our toast, but can most often be found dipping pretzels into the spread or just eating it with a spoon!

Remember to snap a picture and tag me on Instagram if you make this Homemade Chocolate Almond Spread. It warms my heart to see you bring these recipes to life! Thank you for being here!

More breakfast recipes to try

• Small Batch Banana Bran Muffins
• Easiest Dutch Baby Ever!
• Peanut Butter Oat Banana Bread
• Blueberry Zucchini Bread
• Healthier Chocolate Zucchini Bread

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