As kids, my brother and I could never get enough Nutella. If we were lucky enough to get hold of a jar – usually as a present from Santa – we would not stop scooping its content out with a spoon until we reached the bottom of the jar (or we got busted by the parents). Nutella does seem highly addictive and once you know there is a jar of it nearby, it seems to be calling out to you ’eat me! eat me! eat me!’.
These days, I am a bit more discerning when it comes to food. To be honest, knowing that 2 tablespoons of Nutella contains over 20 grams of sugar has put me off a bit. However this perfect combination of roasted hazelnuts and chocolate is still hard to resist. I have therefore decided to make a homemade version, which, while it certainly isn’t diet food, has much less sugar and no processed palm oil. Instead, it contains heaps of real hazelnuts and a small amount of dark chocolate. Try out my hazelnut and chocolate spread and let me know how you liked it!
