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Chocolate Macadamia Spread
I came across this recipe on Facebook today. It sounded delicious but when I saw the amount of sugar in it I slipped into a temporary diabetic coma. As I have a compulsive baking addiction (i.e. I have to make a recipe as soon as it comes into my head for the fear of losing the idea) I whipped up this healthified Chocolate Macadamia Spread immediately.
Macadamias blend up super creamy and soft. They are much easier to blend than almonds and hazelnuts as they are a softer nut and don’t require roasting before blending. The resulting Chocolate Macadamia Spread is awesome. It’s not overly sweet and has a rich chocolate flavour.
This Chocolate Macadamia Spread is perfect to spread on your Banana Bread or just to eat with a spoon! Look out for Cookies, Cakes and Frosting using this Chocolate Macadamia Spread. I even have a special donut recipe; but it’s only for people signed up to the Mummy Made.It newsletter. Be sure to sign up if you haven’t already and download your FREE muffin E-Book. To subscribe just look to the right at the top of the page for the sign up box….yep that’s it!
Chocolate Macadamia Spread
A tasty Nut Butter that can be used to make donuts and biscuits.To make a smoother spread, like a Nutella consistancy, add milk.
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Ingredients
- 2 Cups raw Macadamia Nuts
- 1/3 Cup Cocoa
- 3 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
Optional
- This makes a smoother spread
- 1/2 Cup Milk of choice - do not add if making cookies or donuts
Instructions
- Place the macadamias in a blender and process until a smooth paste (this won't take too long as macadamias are a soft nut).
- Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth and well combined.
- To make a spread (think Nutella consistancy) rather than a Nut butter add the milk and process until combined.
- Store in an air tight container.
Notes
Adapted from Taste.com.au
yum! i definitely will be making this choc macadamia spread in my kitchen, looks seriously delicious…
It is delicious Thalia, and is has 75% less sugar than the original. Win for taste and for hips!
Great idea using softer macadamias. Other nuts can take a bit of time as they’re so hard!
I know…and I’m so impatient I want to eat it straight away! They don’t need soaking or roasting.
PS just made your berry chia jam and it’s delicious!
I LOVE making new nut butters, and this is a flavor combo I have yet to try! Definitely going to have to give this a go when I’m out of my latest batch 🙂
You’ll love it! I have also used it to make cookies and donuts…so good !
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Looks delicious, healthy, and quick! Thanks for sharing 🙂