What's a Good Substiture for Nutella?

What’s a good substitute for Nutella?

The answer depends on why you want an alternative to the popular hazelnut and cocoa spread.

Maybe you’re vegan and don’t want the skimmed milk in Nutella? Then go for vegan alternatives. We created a list of vegan alternatives to Nutella, recommended by vegans themselves. You may just find a dairy-free substitute that ensures you don’t miss the nutty flavour in Nutella.

Maybe you’re not vegan, but you hate the fact that Nutella is not really chocolate, that it’s mostly sugar and palm oil with very little cocoa powder? You’ll find palm oil free alternatives with higher cocoa content that are legally labeled as chocolate spread.

Or, like a few others, you refuse to fall for the ‘hype’ around Nutella, but still want a decent regular chocolate spread?

Whatever is your reason for wanting a good substitute for Nutella, we curated some options that may inspire you.

Table of Contents

• Make Yours at Home
• Palm oil Free Substitutes for Nutella
• Higher Cocoa Content Alternatives to Nutella
• Vegan Alternatives to Nutella

Make yours at Home

This opens the floodgates on your creativity with ingredients and recipes. Eliminate what you don’t want and add what you want to suit your caloric needs or eating lifestyle.

1. From recipe with several ingredients

For an easy recipe, check out this Homemade Vegan Nutella Recipe by Bulk.

With only hazelnuts, nondairy milk, a sweetener, and cocoa powder, you’ll be on your way to making a delicious spread at home that’s low on calories and added sugars.

2. Even more conveniently, make chocolate spread from a chocolate bar!

• Place sugar (or sweetener of choice) and water in a saucepan over a low heat and stir until the sugar dissolves.
• Raise the heat slightly and bring the mixture to a boil.
• Stir in chopped or grated chocolate until it melts, then remove from the heat.
• Pour into a jar.
• It’s ready to go. Store in the fridge and consume within 2 weeks.

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Store Bought Nutella Substitutes

It is a curse of our day that many of us are short on time. So in our hurry-scurrying, store-bought options become lifesavers.

Below are categories of good Nutella alternatives that you can choose from, depending on your preferences or dietary needs.

Palm oil Free Substitutes for Nutella

There are a few reasons some consumers may want palm oil free substitutes for Nutella. One, palm oil is a major driver of deforestation and destruction of biodiversity. A major consideration for eco-conscious chocolate lovers. Two, eating that much palm oil as is present in Nutella may not be healthy for everyone because of the saturated fats that can be detrimental to cardiovascular health.

Here are some palm oil free alternatives to Nutella you can try.

1. SPREAD THE WORD

SPREAD THE WORD is a delicious vegan Nutella alternative without palm oil and hazel nuts. Proudly made with sustainable cacao.

What makes SPREAD THE WORD unique is its nutrient-packed formula, consisting of eight certified-organic ingredients. From the rich cacao solids to the harmonious blend of hazelnuts, almonds, maca, cinnamon, coconut sugar, sea salt, and vanilla, each ingredient contributes to the nutty flavor you get from this chocolate spread.

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2. Valsoia Dairy Free Chocolate Spread

Valsoia Hazelnut Spread is a plant-based, palm oil free Nutella alternative that rivals the taste of Nutella. It is available in two convenient sizes, 200g or 400g jars, offering you the perfect amount to satisfy your cravings without consuming high amounts of palm oil.

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3. TBH Chocolate Hazelnut Spread

TBH Hazelnut Cocoa Spread does not only pride itself in being palm oil free, but also lower in sugar and higher in protein than Nutella. So if you’re looking for a spread that can curb hunger cravings while giving you an extra boost of protein, TBH is your go-to. Ingredients include, of course, cocoa and hazelnuts, plus pea protein,  sunflower oil for silky texture, cane sugar and monk fruit for sweeteners.

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Find more recommendations of palm oil free Nutella alternatives.

Higher Cocoa Content Alternatives to Nutella

A chocolate spread should contain chocolate in ample quantity, right? Unfortunately, Nutella does not have enough cocoa to be labeled as chocolate. You could call it a hazel nut spread with some added cocoa powder.

Try out these high-cacao chocolate spreads.

1. SPREAD THE WORD

It’s not because this is our product that we’re tooting its horn. If you want real chocolate spread, that’s made primarily with cocoa solids, it is SPREAD THE WORD. From sustainable cacao grown on our regenerative farm, we proudly bring to your tastebuds a creamy spread that is also dairy free and gluten-free.

Only take our word for it by trying SPREAD THE WORD today!

2. Real Chocolate Spread by COCOA JOE’S

A variety of chocolate spreads made with pre-made, carefully selected chocolates. Cocoa Joe’s is a brand driven by sustainability, and sources their chocolate only from suppliers who demonstrate a commitment to ethically sourced cocoa and eco-friendly farming practices.

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3. Bulk’s Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Butter

This dark chocolate hazelnut spread by BULK is unique in that it’s intentionally created to be high in calories so you can ‘bulk’ up with little hassle. 100g of the product has as much as 632 kilo calories. High in fat (55g/100g) and protein (13g/100), and lower in carbs (15g) this is also a great product for keto dieters who find it hard meeting their daily caloric requirements while keeping their carb intake within desired boundaries.

The manufacturer deems the product suitable for vegans and vegetarians, but notes that it may contain milk. This is usually the case with vegan products created in facilities that also manufactures products containing dairy.

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Vegan Alternatives to Nutella

There’s no need to reinvent the wheel, as we already created a separate page for recommended vegan alternatives to Nutella.

READ: 7 Vegan Chocolate Spreads in the UK

What’s a Good Substitute for Nutella? Summary

There are several good substitutes for Nutella, from scrumptious homemade recipes to lick-the-spoon-clean store-bought alternatives. Whatever your lifestyle choices or dietary needs, you can always find a substitute that suits you.

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