Choco-Hazelnut and Maca Spread
Choco-Hazelnut Spread is one of those foods that everyone loves for its delicious chocolate taste. Sometimes served with breakfastas a dessert or even as a snack, chocolate spread is as versatile as it is popular.
Our healthy version of chocolate-hazelnut spread contains a superfood that's sure to charm you. Visit maca is an adaptogenic tuber that supports hormonal health, sexual vigour and fertility, while being a natural energizer that boosts the immune system.
Needless to say, you'll love this maca chocolate-hazelnut spread. It's quick and easy to make, tastes great and provides the energy you need to get through the day.
Ingredients
¾ cup creamy almond and hazelnut butter
5 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (for a vegan version)
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
3 tbsp.coconut oil neutral-tasting
1 ½ tablespoons Inka Nature maca powder
1 teaspoonvanilla extract
Process
- In a small saucepan, soften the creamy almond and hazelnut butter over low heat with the honey. Add the cocoa powder and mix well until smooth.
- Remove from heat and immediately add thecoconut oilthe Inka Nature maca powder maca powder andvanilla extract.
- Blend until smooth.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature and use within 30 days.
*If the room temperature in your home is cool, the spread may harden due to the saturated fats in the coconut oil. In this case, simply soften the spread in the microwave or bain-marie before use.
Bon appétit!
About the author
Naturopaths of La Boite à Grains
Team of licensed and certified naturopaths (ND) in Gatineau, Outaouais.
Original article written by Véronique Cousineau, Naturopath
Video by Lynn Goneau, Naturopath