Hazelnut Butter
The traditional hazelnut butter spread you love is often loaded with cocoa, sugar, and palm oil. High-quality hazelnut butter, like the one we use in our new Hazelnut Butter bar, is made from ground hazelnuts, and nothing else! These hazelnuts are ethically sourced from Spain, where farmers work under fair labor practices. Of all the nut butters, hazelnut typically has the creamiest texture. While it usually has fewer calories, it contains a higher amount of fat than peanut butter and almond butter. Per serving, it contains less calcium than peanut or almond butter, and is rich in vitamin E and magnesium.
Hazelnut’s indulgent flavor makes it the perfect pairing for a decadent chocolate treat. While this straight hazelnut butter isn’t widely found in the United States, it’s quite popular in European confections, where they blend it with milk chocolate to form gianduja. For our new Hazelnut Butter bar, we blend it with organic dark chocolate, to create a luxurious, vegan-friendly treat that is 100% plant-based.
Comparing nut butters illustrates just how different (and alike) they can be. These spreads can be a great source of plant-based protein, but they should be eaten in moderation. Whether it’s made with peanuts, almonds, or hazelnuts, nut butters contain a healthy dose of fiber, potassium, biotin, magnesium, and zinc. Some have more calories and fat, while others can be creamier in texture or richer in flavor. No matter the nut, peanut butter, almond butter, and hazelnut butter, pair perfectly with chocolate to create a taste sensation that satisfies every mood!
