Hazelnut, Dark Chocolate and Date Spread
Hazelnut, Dark Chocolate and Date Spread is a vegan chocolate spread made with roasted hazelnuts, dark chocolate, sweet dates and soya milk. The Thermomix TM7 melts the chocolate gently, grinds the hazelnuts finely and blends everything into a silky, spoonable spread. Ideal on toast, pancakes or as a filling for baked treats.
About this recipe
Hazelnut, Dark Chocolate and Date Spread is a rich vegan chocolate spread the Thermomix TM7 makes in one bowl with minimal effort. If you are searching for a homemade Nutella-style recipe without dairy or refined sugar, this one delivers: roasted hazelnuts bring a toasty depth, dark chocolate adds bitterness and body, while pitted dates provide natural sweetness and a hint of caramel. The TM7 melting function keeps the chocolate silky without scorching, the grinding function turns the hazelnuts into a fine, buttery base, and the mixing blade transforms everything into a glossy, spreadable consistency with the help of soya milk and a touch of sunflower oil. A pinch of sea salt lifts the chocolate flavour. Serve it on crusty bread, stirred into porridge, or as a dip for fruit at a weekend brunch. This all-in-one kitchen machine recipe proves that a store-cupboard dessert topping can be made entirely from scratch.
Preparation tips
- Use roasted hazelnuts for a deeper flavour; if they still have skins, rub them in a clean tea towel after roasting so the spread turns out smoother and less bitter.
- Store the finished spread in a clean, airtight jar in the fridge. It will firm up when chilled, so let it stand at room temperature for a while before serving to regain its silky, spoonable texture.
- For a nuttier result, reserve a few hazelnuts and chop them coarsely by pulsing briefly, then stir them through at the end for a pleasant crunch that contrasts with the creamy dates and chocolate.
Recipe variations
- Make a lactose-free and nut-free version by replacing the hazelnuts with roasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds; the dates and dark chocolate keep the spread sweet and glossy, making it suitable for school lunchboxes.
- For a festive winter variant, add a pinch of cinnamon and a small piece of grated orange zest while blending, or swap half the dark chocolate for milk-free orange chocolate for a seasonal twist.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The TM7 melts the dark chocolate gently without burning, giving the spread a glossy, silky base. [Multi-Function]
- Its grinding function turns the roasted hazelnuts into a fine, buttery powder in seconds for an ultra-smooth texture. [Multi-Function]
- Automatic mixing blends the dates and soya milk hands-free into a velvety, uniform spread without splashing. [Hands-Free]
- Precise temperature control keeps the melted chocolate at the ideal warmth so the sea salt dissolves evenly throughout. [Precision Control]
- The Thermomix emulsifies the sunflower oil gradually while running, creating a stable, creamy consistency that stays spreadable. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- hazelnuts
- pitted dates
- soya milk
- fine sea salt
- vegan dark chocolate
- sunflower oil