Here's a delicious, healthy version of nutella made with almonds. It's vegan, dairy-free, gluten free, and only three ingredients!
Everyone loves nutella right? I love it as much as the next person, but I don’t love all of the unhealthy ingredients that are in it. This almond chocolate spread, (almond-ella is what I’m calling it), is just as creamy and delicious. It’s super easy and just 3 ingredients: almond butter, chocolate, and (the secret to it’s smooth texture), coconut oil.
Melt everything together, pour it into a jar. It’ll firm up and set as it cools, (if you can wait that long). Slather it on toasted bread and top it with your favorite fruit.
Many of you have asked me to recommend gluten free bread products that I like. One of my favorites is Udi’s Millet-Chia Bread. You can find it in the frozen bread section at Whole Foods (and other similar stores). I’ve been buying it long before they sent it to me for this post. (See my typical lunch).
But wait, there’s more – today’s recipe was created for Udi’s “What the Hack” competition. Create your own gluten free clever “hack” recipe and enter to win $3,000. (Plus, everyone who enters gets an Udi’s coupon). Hop on over to their website to view the rules and enter!
almond-ella spread
- ½ cup creamy almond butter
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (around 50% cacao)
- 1.5 tablespoons coconut oil
- toasted slices of Udi’s Millet Chia Bread
- strawberries
- toasted coconut flakes
- Combine the almond butter, chocolate, and coconut oil in a medium glass bowl. Make a double boiler by placing the glass bowl over a smaller pot filled with simmering water. Stir often, as the chocolate slowly melts. Once the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth, remove the bowl from heat.
- Let the spread cool and set (at room temp, or pop it in the fridge for a little bit). Slather generously onto slices of Udi’s Millet Chia Bread. Top with strawberries and coconut flakes, or any toppings you like.
- Store extra spread at room temperature in an airtight jar.
Udi's bread is dairy-free but not vegan (it contains egg whites).
LOVE IT! What a great recipe! I like having control on what goes into my belly but it’s hard to cut out the junk completely. How long do you think it will keep ?
I’ve had mine on my countertop for 4 days so far… I’m thinking it’ll last about a week (although ours will probably get eaten before then).
Such a good idea (much easier than blending your nuts) and looks delicious. Do you think it would be as good with raw cacao powder to try and avoid using processed chocolate??
I know, I was lazy :). You could try it – it might take a few tries to get the right ratio for the right consistency. (and then you might want to add some kind of sweetener).
YES!!! This is brilliant!! Love it. Mmmm now I am craving this like crazy.
I’m totally obsessed with almond butter and am a huge fan of Nutella as well, duh! who isn’t!?! I just don’t buy it often, because of all the crap that is in it. So needless to say, you, my dear – have answered my prayers! Problem solved!
Thanks for sharing!
That Comfort Girl
ha, you’re welcome, hope you enjoy!
This is exactly what I’ve been looking for!!! I like nutella and all, but my main complaint is the amount of sugar. I’ve been wanting to come up with a less sweet homemade version but had been stalling because I didn’t think my blender would process nuts smoothly enough. Almond butter, duh! Thanks for the tip, I’ll be trying this very soon!
I hadn’t gotten around to grinding my own almonds easier – it’s so much quicker and easier with already-made almond butter 🙂
Definitely need to make this right away. I love having chocolate in the morning 🙂
I am so excited to try this recipe. I love that it’s so simple and is easily made vegan with dairy free chocolate. I have everything at home to make this. Cannot wait!
Ooh – my inner kid loves this one! What a fantastic treat.
love love love this spread!
Eeermagawwwd that looks so so good!
I am a huge nutella fan, minus all the nasty stuff. I’m also a huge almond butter fan. The two together are a match made in heaven!
{Teffy’s Perks} X
I wonder if this could be made with powdered cocao and a little more coconut oil?
So I shouldn’t worry about eating the entire jar, right? Will probably make this this weekend! I’ll tag you in the instagram 🙂 x
I’m not gonna lie – I’ve nearly eaten this whole jar, one spoonful at a time 🙂
Thanks for the Whole Foods shoutout, Jeanine! Sharing this out from all my accounts. Looks delicious 🙂
This looks really tasty. And the pictures are absolutely beautiful. Thanks! I’ll be giving it a go this weekend.
Those pictures have me drooling! A little coconut oil is the way to go- I use a touch in my carob-hazelnut butter and it really smooths it out. Heavenly.
What a great idea! I can already think of a million ways to use this spread. Thanks!
This is such an easy little sweet treat and would make for quite an enjoyable and substantial snack. Great idea!
That’s delicious and so easy! I can’t wait to try it!
What an amazing recipe! Can’t wait to try it.
So incredibly easy! My 7 year old loves nutella sandwiches after school, so this is perfect and I will definitely try it