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  1. Natalie

    I love your version! I’ll have to try that. I’m curious about date paste! Also… this might be terribly late, but I love your redesign!

    July 14, 2012

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  2. RecipeNewZ

    mhm, date paste and egg white? These are interesting ingredients for Nutella… I have to admit that it sounds unorthodox, but that jar looks so good that I think I could not be satisfied with just one or two spoons. And having tried so many of your recipes, by now I trust your choice of ingredients, even when they sound unusual at first :-) .
    Have a wonderful, delicious weekend!
    And good luck in case you have another 100 mile bike ride scheduled ;-)

    July 14, 2012

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  3. Eha
    Eha

    I nearly bypassed your post this time. On purpose: ’cause I did in no way want to offend! So glad I didn’t :) ! Now, I don’t have a sweet tooth at all, except for the occasional piece of 70% dark chocolate, but yours is a fascinating concoction which I am bookmarking for when I can snatch just a little time. A lot of people in this country believe Nutella to be healthy because it has nuts in it. Sorry: the sugar levels are quite unacceptably high and it does contain the worst culprit against good health: trans fats. To the best of my knowledge one European country has withdrawn it from its shelves and others are talking about it. So, if you can make an acceptable version yourself at home: God bless :) !

    July 14, 2012

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  4. Erin @ Texanerin Baking

    Oh no. No pasteurized egg whites here. :(

    It looks insanely delicious! And sooo creamy. Pretty pictuers too.

    I’m also having a hard time controlling my sugar intake. I’m on some new medicine and the doctor said, “You’ll crave sweets and maybe gain 5 kgs.” I thought, eh, whatever. But no. I’ve been living off of sweets and have gained 7 kgs. Not nice. I’m thinking of doing a completely sugar free week or two, just so that I can get back to normal eating. Just not now with all the yummy fruit! I have more jam to make. :)

    July 14, 2012

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  5. brighteyedbaker

    I never would have expected to see the combination of ingredients you used in this recipe, but the “Nutella” looks so good! I really love your photographs as well; they’re composed beautifully.

    July 14, 2012

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  6. Simone

    O yes sugar cravings I know… I used to be a big nutella fan growing up but then at a later stage I thought the true chocolate spreads where better. Hmmm upon seeing your nutella version I might have to reconsider. So good!

    July 15, 2012

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  7. tender b.

    The price always turns me off to the spread too although it is very good. A homemade version seems like the way to go. I’m looking forward to your continued adventure to make a homemade version.

    July 15, 2012

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  8. Becca
    Becca

    Why are the egg whites included? I just can’t seem to wrap my head around their purpose in this recipe…?

    July 15, 2012

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  9. Ann Mah

    Real Nutella has palm oil, so I’ve learned to steer clear… though I still crave its chocolate-hazelnut creaminess. I would never have thought of making my own… with date paste! Thanks for the idea — I bet this would be delicious on a crêpe!

    July 16, 2012

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  10. Heidi @ Food Doodles

    Homemade nutella with date paste?! Awesome!!

    July 16, 2012

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  11. Anna
    Anna

    Would it be possible to sub coconut oil for butter? I just have to make this right away and I don’t have any coconut oil and I’m also out of canola oil :/

    July 19, 2012

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  12. Jennifer
    Jennifer

    Just made this and mine turned out like play dough, not spreadable at all!

    July 19, 2012

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  13. Anna
    Anna

    Haha I had a feeling you would say that ;) I’m normally not a big fan of butter either, but here in Scandinavia there’s a lot of talking about butter might not being so bad after all, so I’m thinking small amounts every now and then will be all right. As for the chocolate hazelnut spread it turned out great!! I’m so excited about it – it is so much better than the real stuff :) I only used 1 tbsp of butter and also subbed 1 tbsp of honey with agave nectar. Even my boyfriend who normally doesn’t like it when I make healthier versions of these sort of things loves this spread!

    July 20, 2012

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