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HEALTHY NUT FREE NUTELLA

INGREDIENTS

2 ¾ cups (330g) shelled, roasted, and unsalted sunflower seeds

1 cup granulated sweetener (coconut sugar, granulated or powdered sugar)

¼ cup + 2 tsp (23g) unsweetened cocoa powder*

1 tsp salt

INSTRUCTIONS

Add the sunflower seeds to a high-powered blender, and blend the sunflower seeds until smooth and creamy, with a texture similar to honey, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.

Add the sweetener, cocoa powder, and salt. Blend until everything is fully incorporated and smooth.

Transfer to a glass jar or airtight container.

*For optimal flavour, opt for regular unsweetened cocoa powder. Substituting with Dutch-processed or special dark cocoa powder is not recommended. Due to their altered acidity levels, they yield a more subdued and less vibrant taste in this recipe.