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Vegan Chocolate Spread.....step by step.



THIS is my new obsession-Vegan Chocolate Spread!....I am not calling it DIY nutella spread because it is  lot better than nutella...seriously!

The "nuts" in this spread is cashewnuts and since cashewnuts do not produce oil, (I mean have you ever heard of cashewnut oil-there are peanut oil, hazelnut oil etc etc, but not cashewnut oil) I used virgin coconut oil to make it spreadable................resulting in the most amazing nutty chocolately spread.

Coconut+Chocolate=YUM.



Inspired by: browneyedbaker.com
Ingredients: 
Cashewnuts: 2 cups, roasted.
Powdered Sugar: 1 cup.
Cadbury's Cocoa Powder: 1/2 cup.
Virgin coconut oil: 3-4 tbsp.
Vanilla essence: 1 tsp.
Salt: 1/2 tsp.

Method:
Chop the cashewnuts (I used already chopped cashewnuts). Preheat oven to 180 degree C. Spread the nuts on a single layer on to a butter paper on a baking tray and roast it for about 10 minutes, rotating the baking sheet half way through baking.


Allow the nuts to come to room temperature and then put it into the food processor. Make sure you are using the S blade.


And blitz...since cashewnuts do not produce any oil you have to add about 3 tbsp virgin coconut oil while it is processing (about 3 to 5 minutes)....I like the spread a little nutty so I did not make cashewnuts into a paste...do not forget to scrape down the bowl.


Dunk in cocoa powder, vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar.

And process again for another minute or two..... add another tbsp of coconut oil if needed to make it glossy and spreadable...

YAY! your homemade vegan chocolate spread is ready for you to dive in.
Transfer the chocolate spread into a jar with a tight fitting lid.
This will keep in good shape for up to a month.

Enjoy your spread on cookies, toasts, biscuits....

I drizzled it over my Skinny homemade vanilla bean ice-cream.
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  1. Home Cooked foodMarch 11, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    wow, very tempting and vegan too. appreciate your last visit, expect you again too.

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  2. UnknownMarch 11, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    Loving your chocolate spread this looks yum

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  3. dassanaMarch 11, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    looks delicious. even if the cashew is ground finely, the sauce would still taste yum.

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  4. Hamaree RasoiMarch 11, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    Chocolate spread looks so delicious and wonderfully prepared.
    Deepa

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  5. UnknownMarch 11, 2013 at 11:24 PM

    this one looks yummy. love the way you present it.

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  6. Priya SureshMarch 12, 2013 at 12:10 AM

    Wow such a droolworthy chocolate spread, beautifully prepared.

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  7. Sona - Quick PicksMarch 12, 2013 at 2:18 AM

    lovely recipe .. simple and healthy too..thanks ofr sharing, Nisa...and , got to say, you luk soo much like ur Mom! saw the picture in the "about me" section :)

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    1. Nisa HomeyMarch 12, 2013 at 9:45 AM

      Sona-Thank u ....oh yes...everybody says so... I will pass on to amma...she sure will be happy.

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  8. Sangeetha NambiMarch 12, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    OMG ! Drooling !!!!
    http://recipe-excavator.blogspot.com

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  9. BeenaMarch 12, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    delicious and healthy spread.

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  10. Ruxana GafoorMarch 12, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    delicious spread...

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  11. Dipti JoshiMarch 12, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    Nice innovative recipe..

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  12. shilpaMarch 12, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    Hai nisa,it looks really yummy...but just wanted to know whether i can use normal vegetable oil instead of coconut oil....

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  13. Nisa HomeyMarch 12, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    Hi Shilpa, thank you for the visit....I am afraid normal vegetable oil wont suit at all.....extra virgin coconut oil is most preferred...but then if you have access to hazelnuts and hazelnut oil....then it would be awesome...BTW coconut oil does have a very strong nutty flavor....hope this helps.

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    1. shilpaMarch 13, 2013 at 10:12 AM

      Hai nisa,i cudnt find extra virgin coconut oil nor hazelnut oil...but i have normal coconut oil....is it o.k to use that...one more doubt,the cocoa powder u used is unsweetned or not.....

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    2. Nisa HomeyMarch 13, 2013 at 11:44 AM

      Shilpa--I would insist you to try with virgin coconut oil.....because ordinary coconut oil has a more nutty flavor...remember we are using it without heating...you can also go to the link which I have provided (browneyedbaker) after seeing her DIY nutella, i was inspired to make this...and if you go throu the comment section of Michelle's blog...it will help you to decide further...hope this helps....and oh the cocoa powder i used was cadbury's unsweetened one....hope this helps.

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  14. Angie's RecipesMarch 13, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Love this made with coconut oil. Absolutely delicious, Nisa.

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  15. AnonymousMarch 14, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    Hey I would like to know whether the above commented person used normal coconut oil or virgin..since I can't find virgin coconut oil! Help..i really want to try this...

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  16. mjskitMarch 15, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    What a delicious chocolate sauce. I especially like the use of the crushed cashew nuts! Bet that adds even more deliciousness to this.

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  17. UnknownMarch 15, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    looks yum Nisa, nice clicks

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