Healthier
CHOCOLATE
Spread!
There….now, I have your attention!
I have figured out how to make a homemade healthier chocolate spread that both the kids and I thoroughly enjoy!
Many of us are chocolate lovers, but so many of us indulge in chocolate treats that really are not all that great for our health. While chocolate itself does have some excellent properties, it’s often the added “junk” that can give it a bad reputation.
Below, I have shared a recipe for a homemade healthier chocolate spread. Unlike spreads that you can purchase on the shelves in the grocery store, this version has no refined sugar and no preservatives, so it does have to be refrigerated.
It is a delicious treat to enjoy in many ways, like with fruit or spread on waffles, toast or rice crackers. This recipe does require a food processor or a good quality blender.
- 2 cups, rounded cashews
- 2 Tbsp vanilla
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder OR cacao powder (for an even healthier version)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp salt (omit if using salted nuts)
- 3 tsp coconut oil
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy, I used cashew milk)
- In a food processor, place 2 cups of cashews and process until they turn into a butter- like consistency.
- Add all other ingredients and blend for approximately 5 minutes until smooth.
- Store in a glass container in the fridge.
This is definitely a treat snack that I could get used to! I am so grateful to have a food processer that I received when we got married from my wonderful Mother-in-Law that allows me to make this recipe with ease.
Thanks for sharing,bookmarking this one for when i get a free day.I bet it tasted delicious and so much healthier
Oh my goodness, it is so delicious! I may have had a small bit every day this week as a treat! Thank goodness it is healthier.
Oh my goodness, it is so delicious! I may have had a small bit every day this week as a treat! Thank goodness it is healthier.
sounds amazing , thanks for sharing the recipe a must try 🙂
You’re welcome, Treen! Are you a chocolate fan like me?
You’re welcome, Treen! Are you a chocolate fan like me?
My little guy is allergic to hazelnuts so we can’t have the name brand spread in the house. I can’t wait to make this version!
Someone in our family is allergic to hazelnuts too – let me know how this works out for you!
My little guy is allergic to hazelnuts so we can’t have the name brand spread in the house. I can’t wait to make this version!
Definitely something I have to try to make!!
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so great to see a healthier chocolate spread as I will not purchase the ones on the store shelves.
so great to see a healthier chocolate spread as I will not purchase the ones on the store shelves.
Your recipe is a must try,you cant find a good spread in stores thats not packed with sugar
Let us know what you think!
Sounds great and cashews are one of my favourite nut, I’m going to have to make this!!
Can’t wait for your feedback 🙂
oh this looks delicious, I know Miss K would love this with her apples she seems to be hooked on lately!
oh this looks delicious, I know Miss K would love this with her apples she seems to be hooked on lately!
Apples and this spread are the perfect mix!
This looks very delicious!
This looks very delicious!
Oh my this sounds delicious, I have it pinned, definitely going to try it!
Let us know your thoughts once you do!
Oh my this sounds delicious, I have it pinned, definitely going to try it!
I’ve never tried to make my own, but maybe I will seeing how easy it is.
It really is easy – the clean up is the hardest part 😉
I’m going to make this. Its looks so easy and yummy!
WOW ! Great recipe thank you and Apples to dip in the chocolate spread Delicious !!
looks delicious thanks for the recipe
I think this will replace the Nutella my hubby loves! Do you think he will notice? LOL
I think this will replace the Nutella my hubby loves! Do you think he will notice? LOL
This recipe looks amazing! Love the healthy ingredient. Thank you so much for sharing!
this looks way better than nutella
This, I’m afraid, is one thing that I won’t be making, I can’t stand any of these Nutella like spreads.
I have to make this !!
Yum! I like the sound of this. We do like Nutella but I only buy it now and then as a treat, but this recipe we could have more often. Thanks!
Yum! I like the sound of this. We do like Nutella but I only buy it now and then as a treat, but this recipe we could have more often. Thanks!
I lo ve anything chocolate
I’m afraid I don’t enjoy any of the Nutella type of spreads. Now in Germany they actually put thin slices of chocolate on bread and butter – tasty 🙂
I think it’s awesome that you’ve come up with a healthier version so kids can enjoy it without the extras
I really like this spread you made i cant wait to make it myself sometime soon
I really like this spread you made i cant wait to make it myself sometime soon
I don’t like Nutella, but I know my daughter does. This is definitely a healthier alternative.
oh yeah,this sounds so yummy!!
oh yeah,this sounds so yummy!!
Got everything to make this, on the agenda this weekend.
Got everything to make this, on the agenda this weekend.
omg i am totally drooling just looking and reading the ingredients! I need to give this a try ASAP
Thank you for sharing. I love nut butters. And chocolate, so this is going to be good. And I think more economical to make myself. How long can I keep it in the fridge? Not that it would last long.
I think I will try this because the store bought stuff is full of junk. This is a lot better, probably tastes better as well.
looks so easy. thanks for the idea.
Thank you for sharing, I love that there is no refined sugar in the recipe.
Thanks for sharing, looks so good
Thanks for sharing, looks so good
This looks so good, and all the ingredients are attainable.
well that sounds delicious. I must try!
My sister made some of this and it was DELICIOUS!!! The kids love it. And it’s so natural and much healthier as a treat!
I wild like tk make this as I live chocolate
I would like to make this as I love chocolate
My daughter has a friend in class that’s allergic to hazelnuts so this would be a healthy alternative to the store bought stuff. Great recipe!
Love the use of cashews…..YUMMY!
That looks delicious!
Oh my that does sound healthier for sure.The ingredients are still delicious.I will be excited to try this.
I could see making this. The ingredients are great and most importantly I think it would be delicious.
I never thought of making my own??!! Great idea I will have to try 🙂
I have never considered making my own spread or realized it would be so easy! I love the idea of making my own so I can control the sugar amount
This does look easy to make, and I can make small or large quantities as needed. Hey, I actually have the ingredients on hand.
This looks delicious and easy to make, I can’t wait to try it out.
Too good looking not to try!
This sounds so good. Thanks for the recipe
Oh wow I love all the ingredients in this, especially the cashews! This is the perfect healthy version!
It looks delicious! (And making it at home means that we know exactly what is in it).
looks delicious and healthy
looks delicious and healthy
Can’t wait to try this!
Thamks we finally got a chance to try this on Friday when we had friends around to help me eat it,it was very good and enjoyed by all.
this sounds amazing! can’t wait to try 🙂
this sounds amazing! can’t wait to try 🙂
This recipe looks so delicious. I’ve never heard of a recipe to make this before but I bet it tastes really great