Nut-Free Chocolate Spread
A rich, creamy chocolate spread made with sunflower seed butter and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. This nut-free, refined sugar-free alternative to Nutella is smooth, glossy, and perfectly spreadable — ideal for toast, crepes, porridge, or straight off the spoon.
Takes 15 minutes
Serves 16
Ingredients
- 120 g sunflower seed butter smooth, roasted, unsweetened (1/2 cup)
- 75 g maple syrup 5 tbsp
- 30 g cocoa powder approx. 6 tbsp
- 30 g refined coconut oil 2 tbsp
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 5ml
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
Melt the coconut oil
- Gently melt 30g coconut oil in a small saucepan or heatproof bowl until fully liquid but not hot.
Blend the base ingredients
- In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine 120g sunflower seed butter, 75g maple syrup, 30g cocoa powder, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp sea salt.
Add melted coconut oil and blend until silky
- With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the melted coconut oil. Blend for 1–2 minutes until the mixture is super smooth, fluffy, and glossy. Scrape down the sides to ensure everything is fully incorporated.
Check texture and adjust if needed
- If it's too thick, add 1–2 tsp warm water and blend again to loosen. If too runny, refrigerate for 10–15 minutes to firm slightly — it will thicken a little as it cools.
Store and serve
- Spoon into a clean jar or airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 1 week or refrigerate for up to 3 weeks. Allow to come to room temperature for the ideal spreadable texture.
Notes
Tips for Ultra-Silky, Fluffy Texture
- Use a powerful blender or food processor — the smoother you blend, the more whipped and creamy it will become.
- Warm your sunflower seed butter slightly (just to soften, not hot) before blending — this helps with emulsification.
- Use refined coconut oil for a neutral taste and that signature glossy spreadability — it mimics the texture-enhancing role palm oil plays in Nutella.
- Add maple syrup slowly while blending — this helps create a stable emulsion and prevents separation.
- Let it blend longer than you think — often 2–3 minutes of blending creates a noticeably fluffier result.