Nut-Free “Nutella” Recipe
Use sunflower seeds to create a nut-free "Nutella".
Ingredients
- 1 cup sunflower seeds raw, unshelled, unsalted
- 6 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 5 tablespoons safflower oil or mild-flavored coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons gluten-free vanilla
Instructions
- Spread sunflower seeds in a thin layer on a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Let Cool.
- Place roasted sunflower seeds in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth (you should have a "butter"). Approximately 3 minutes.
- Add cocoa, sugar, oil, and vanilla. Process until all the ingredients are incorporated and the mixture is smooth and creamy.