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Chocolate Nut Spread

Rachel de Thample
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Serves4-6 people
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Chocolate Nut Spread

This delicious Chocolate Nut Spread is easy to make at home. A combination of cashews, dates, cocoa and a pinch of spice. It's rich and moreish. Try it on toast. Use it to make sandwiches. Or enjoy it as a filling in sponge cakes.

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Ingredients

  • 5 Medjool dates
  • 100g cashews
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • A pinch of ground cinnamon

Prep: 15 mins + soaking | Cook: nil

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Method

1. Squash the dates and pull out the stones. Put the dates, cashews and a pinch of salt in a big jam jar or bowl. Fill with water till they’re covered. If they're in a jam jar, screw on the lid. If they're in a bowl, cover with a plate. Soak overnight or for at least 2 hrs.
2. When you're ready to make the spread, drain the cashews and dates and blitz them in a food processor or blender.
3. Add the cocoa powder, vanilla extract and a pinch of cinnamon with 1 tsp coconut oil. Blitz again to combine. Taste and add a pinch more salt or cinnamon, if you think it needs it.
4. Transfer the Chocolate Nut Spread to a sterilized jar. It will keep for up to 2 weeks in the fridge and is delicious served on toast, in sandwiches or used to fill cakes.
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This is the best chocolate spread recipe I have tried. My kids love it. So many of the “Nutella alternative” recipes out there sweeten the mixture with maple or agave syrup. This one is sweetened with dates, a healthier option. I highly recommend it. Do be patient though, you have to grind it a long time to get the smooth consistency. It is well worth the effort!