Yeah. So can anyone guess what I had a craving for?
NUTELLA!
Before my “unsaved days” (like when I ate gobs of super sweet stuff like Nutella all the time and ate a whole bag of Twizzlers in one sitting – HUGE confession – btw it’s so not worth it. 
) But back on track…I’ve forgiven myself for the past. 
Unlike the original, this stuff won’t give you a sugar-high or sugar-low, has REALLY GREAT FLAVOR (secret: carob powder) and includes a myriad of nutrients from the super cool “flaxseed” to my ultimate favorite health food the “coconut”. If you don’t have time for a meal or breakfast or whatever, two spoons of this and you’ll be good to go for hours.
Oh and guess what?! I filmed another video showing you how to make it. It’s super easy and fun and exciting and interesting and healthy and… just watch it…
Better than Nutella Spread
1 1/2 cups roasted almonds***
1 cup shredded, unsweetened coconut
1/2 cup flaxseeds
1/4 cup cocoa powder
2 tablespoons carob powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons xylitol (OR other type of sweetener like agave, honey, stevia, or cane sugar — the texture will vary slightly depending on sweetener you choose to use.)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
In a food processor or high powered blender process almonds until desired consistency has been reached. I like mine really smooth. Add the shredded coconut, flaxseeds, carob and cocoa powder and process until the flaxseeds are smooth. Next, add in the sea salt, your sweetener of choice, and vanilla extract. Mix until, you guessed it, smooth. Then… you’re ready to dig in!
*** To roast almonds: place on cookie sheet and bake at 325 degrees for 4 minutes, stir, then bake another 4 minutes until golden brown and aromatic. The almonds will expand slightly and will make popping sounds as they cool. 
Some friends and I hung out last night and I brought the Better than Nutella Spread along for them to taste test.
THEY DEVOURED IT. (I’m so glad that I had had some saved back home. hehe)
I got a little creative with my ingredients and this was the result! Perfect for pinning and posting. Please do!
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This looks both yummy AND easy to make! I like Nutella, but never buy it because it triggers a migraine every time. I’m going to try this – it would be great to have the joy of Nutella without the hindrance of a headache and sugar overload! Thanks for the video too!
Hello Lori! Nutella gives you a migraine too? Grr! I have to be careful with super sugary chocolate products myself. They can getcha good. I’m pleased to say this is a migraine-free recipe (as much as I can say that!).
The carob and chocolate make a smooth and complex combo. It’s nutella with a twist.. it’s newtella! I hope you enjoy!
Question: can I use already ground flax seeds?
Another question: I’m guessing that the flax seeds are completely ground up in the final product, even if they’re added whole during the process (like you showed in the video)?
Thank you!
Yes indeed – an afterthought I had was to simply use flaxseed meal. Duh. It’ll speed the process up too, as it took awhile to get the seeds smooth. And yes I processed everything until it all was a silky smooth spread.
I’d love to know how you liked it!
Great Video! Hope you are having a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Thanks Miz Helen – I had a lot of fun shooting the video. See you next Thursday!
I hope I can sell this formula to my nutella addicted son. Thanks for sharing your recipe on foodie friday.
We finally found a cure for the infamous Nutella Addiction! I hope he thinks so too.
Hello Dear Gabriela,
This video was amazing! I loved it. But the way, you are SO gorgeous my dear…you should have your own cooking show.
So I really, really like your creative spin on traditional Nutella, such a smart, healthy recipe.
Thank you so much for sharing it with us on AFW. I will be featuring this recipe this evening.
Be Well,
–Amber
Good evening Amber dahling!
I loved reading your comment! Thank you SO much for your encouraging feedback! And thank you for the sweet compliments. (Secret confession which I’m making “un-secret” now — I’ve always wanted a cooking show! How did you know??).
I’m so glad you’re excited about the recipe! I felt inspired to make it for all of us closet Nutella addicts. I mean come on, we’re HEALTH food bloggers… it’s time we broke free from this temptation, right?! hehe
Have a lovely week Amber!
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