A jar of Nutella is a sweet indulgence which only the strongest among us can refuse while counting calories.
However, Dr Rupy Aujla, London-based doctor specialising in General Practice and Emergency Medicine, took to Instagram on 28 November 2025 to share his own recipe for chocolate spread that will allow us to enjoy the goodness of Nutella with much less guilt.
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“Three ingredients, no palm oil, a fraction of the sugar, and it only takes 15 minutes,” shared the doctor in the video.
Ingredients for homemade chocolate spread:
- 100g mixed nuts
- 100g dark chocolate (70%)
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
Method of preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan.
- Toast the nuts for 10 minutes, until darkened and fragrant.
- While the nuts are toasting, melt the chocolate in a bowl suspended over a pan of simmering water. Don’t let the base of the bowl touch the water, or the chocolate will burn.
- As soon as the nuts come out of the oven, place them into a food processor and process until they turn into a paste. This should take about 5 minutes, but timings vary depending on the strength of your food processor.
- Stream through the chocolate while the motor is running. Continue to blend until it’s incorporated, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Taste, and add maple syrup to sweeten if desired. Pour into a jar for storage.
Benefits of dark chocolate
{{/usCountry}}Ingredients for homemade chocolate spread:
- 100g mixed nuts
- 100g dark chocolate (70%)
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
Method of preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan.
- Toast the nuts for 10 minutes, until darkened and fragrant.
- While the nuts are toasting, melt the chocolate in a bowl suspended over a pan of simmering water. Don’t let the base of the bowl touch the water, or the chocolate will burn.
- As soon as the nuts come out of the oven, place them into a food processor and process until they turn into a paste. This should take about 5 minutes, but timings vary depending on the strength of your food processor.
- Stream through the chocolate while the motor is running. Continue to blend until it’s incorporated, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Taste, and add maple syrup to sweeten if desired. Pour into a jar for storage.
Benefits of dark chocolate
{{/usCountry}}Dr Aujla’s recipe uses 70% dark chocolate, which, according to the Cleveland Clinic, is packed with nutrients. Every ounce of dark chocolate contains:
- 170 calories
- 2.21 grams of protein
- 12.1 grams of fat
- 13 grams of carbohydrates
- 6.8 grams of sugar
It is also rich in fibre and essential minerals such as iron, magnesium, zinc, copper, and phosphorus
As per Johns Hopkins Medicine, consumption of dark chocolate:
- Increases heart health
- Balances the immune system
- Combats diabetes
- Improves brain function
- Boosts athletic performance
- Reduces stress
Note to readers: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.
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