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    Vegan Nut Free Chocolate Spread with Dates

    Published: Feb 3, 2021 · Modified: May 12, 2023 by Mariah Knight

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    If you're like me, you probably love the taste of the oh so popular chocolate spread Nutella, but don't love all the added sugar or long list of ingredients. This rich and creamy Vegan Nut Free Chocolate Spread is the perfect alternative!

    Jar of Nut Free Chocolate spread.
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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • 🍴 Ingredient Notes
    • 🍴 Step by Step Instructions
    • What should I serve with this Chocolate Spread?
    • How to store leftovers
    • Recipe Card
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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    Yes! If you're looking for a healthy, nut-free version of the popular chocolate spread Nutella, this is a great alternative. It has a similar creamy consistency, but without a long list of ingredients, dairy, oil, or raw hazelnuts!

    Nutella vs Chocolate Spread

    Store-bought Nutella is a popular chocolate spread that contains about 20 grams of added sugar per serving. (Serving size: 2 tablespoons.)

    My recipe requires only 4 simple ingredients and uses one of my favorite natural sweeteners, medjool dates.

    🍴 Ingredient Notes

    Overhead shot of ingredients for this recipe.
    • Full Fat Coconut Milk - You will need full fat coconut milk in a can for this recipe. It will not work with regular coconut milk.
    • Medjool Dates, Pitted - You can purchase them pitted or remove the pits yourself!
    • Cacao Powder - You can sub with cocoa powder.
    • Salt - Just a pinch of salt will bring out the rich, chocolate flavor!

    Recipe Variations

    • Vanilla Extract - This is totally optional, but for a boost of flavor add one teaspoon of vanilla extract.
    • Dark Chocolate Chips - After the spread has cooled, stir in some mini dark chocolate chips for a little crunch!

    🍴 Step by Step Instructions

    Step 1: Preparing the Chocolate Mixture

    Start by adding the coconut milk, pitted Medjool dates, cacao powder, and salt into a sauce pan. Turn to medium/high heat.

    Stir the mixture for a few minutes until it begins to boil. Once it's boiling, turn to medium/low heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.

    Step 2: Blending the Chocolate Mixture

    When the timer goes off, remove the pan from the heat and let sit for a few minutes to cool. (About 2-3 minutes.)

    Add the mixture into your high speed blender, and mix until it's a creamy consistency.

    When it's ready, use a spatula to scrape down the edges, and pour the mixture into a glass container. Place the container on the counter to cool until room temperature.

    Step 3: Chilling & Serving

    Next, add a cover to the room temperature chocolate spread, and place in the refrigerator to set. The longer it cools, the thicker the consistency will be! (Usually 2-4 hours is best!)

    Knife ready to spread the chocolate on some fresh strawberries.

    What should I serve with this Chocolate Spread?

    The real question is, what can't you put this chocolate spread on?! It's amazing on fresh fruit, baked goods.. but here are a few of my favorites!

    • Fresh Fruit - Strawberries, bananas, oranges, and even apples are delicious pairing with this chocolate spread! I love using this spread on my Fruit Charcuterie Boards!
    • Banana Bread
    • Rice Cakes
    • Toast
    • Baked Goods - Use this chocolate spread on cakes, muffins, and cupcakes as a refined sugar free frosting!
    • Waffles + Pancakes
    Strawberries dipped in nut free chocolate spread.

    How to store leftovers

    The Chocolate Spread best stored in an airtight container. I personally love using mason jars!

    The recipe makes a little more than 2 cups, which equals out to an 8 ounce jar. You could also use glass Tupperware containers.

    The chocolate spread lasts about 8-10 days in the refrigerator.

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    A mason jar with nut free chocolate spread surrounded by fresh strawberries.

    Nut Free Chocolate Spread (Vegan)

    If you're like me, you probably love the taste of the oh so popular chocolate spread Nutella, but don't love all the unnecessary sugar or long list of ingredients. This rich and creamy Nut Free Chocolate Spread is the perfect alternative! You only need four simple ingredients for this recipe, and less than 30 minutes to make it! Great for anyone who is dairy-free, nut-free, or Vegan!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Cooling Time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16
    Calories 79 kcal

    Equipment

    • High Speed Blender
    • Glass Jar with cover. (Mason Jar)

    Ingredients
      

    • 13.5 Ounces Full Fat Coconut Milk
    • 1 Cup Medjool Dates, Pitted
    • ½ Cup Cacao Powder You can sub with cocoa powder.
    • ¼ Teaspoon Salt

    Instructions
     

    Preparing the Chocolate Mixture

    • Start by adding the coconut milk, pitted Medjool dates, cacao powder, and salt into a sauce pan. Turn to medium/high heat.
    • Stir the mixture for a few minutes until it begins to boil. Once it's boiling, turn to medium/low heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.

    Blending the Chocolate Mixture

    • When the timer goes off, remove the pan from the heat and let sit for a few minutes to cool. (About 2-3 minutes.)
    • Add the mixture into your high speed blender, and mix until it's a creamy consistency.
    • When it's ready, use a spatula to scrape down the edges, and pour the mixture into a glass container. Place the container on the counter to cool until room temperature.

    Chilling & Serving

    • Next, add a cover to the room temperature chocolate spread, and place in the refrigerator to set. The longer it cools, the thicker the consistency will be! (Usually 2-4 hours is best!)
    • Once it's set, you can spread on rice cakes, fresh fruit, or enjoy by the spoonful!

    Notes

    How to store leftover Chocolate Spread 

    The Chocolate Spread best stored in an air tight container. I personally love using mason jars! The recipe makes a little more than 2 cups, which equals out to an 8 ounce jar. You could also use glass Tupperware containers. The chocolate spread lasts about 8-10 days in the refrigerator.

    What should I serve with this Chocolate Spread?

    The real question is, what can’t you put this chocolate spread on?! It’s amazing on fresh fruit, baked goods.. but here are a few of my favorites!
    • Strawberries
    • Sliced Bananas
    • Orange Slices
    • Banana Bread
    • Rice Cakes
    • Toast
    • Cupcakes/Muffins
    • Cake
    • Waffles/Pancakes

    Is this a healthy alternative to Nutella?

    Yes! If you’re looking for a healthy version of the popular chocolate spread Nutella, this is a great alternative. It has a similar creamy consistency, but without a long list of ingredients, dairy, oil, or nuts! This recipe has about 6 grams of sugar per serving, compared to Nutella which has about 20 grams per serving. (Serving size = 2 tablespoons.)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2TablespoonsCalories: 79kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 40mgPotassium: 158mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
    Keywords easy chocolate spread, healthy chocolate spread, how to make chocolate spread, nut free chocolate spread, vegan chocolate spread
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    1. Ryan

      February 21, 2021 at 9:04 am

      5 stars
      The texture is amazing!! I put mine on fresh fruit.

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        February 22, 2021 at 2:57 pm

        So glad you enjoyed!! xo Mariah

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