How to Roast Hazelnuts
Anyone can learn how to roast hazelnuts. It’s so much simpler than you may think. Create your own healthy trail mix alongside other roasted nuts and seeds, or blend it up and make your own homemade Nutella.
We can’t wait to see what you decide to do with your roasted hazelnuts!
Why You Should Learn How to Roast Hazelnuts
- Hazelnuts make a great snack, salad toppings and even delicious spread for toast. There are so many ways you can use this nut in your menu plan! Think making homemade copycat Nutella, but without the added sugar!
- Roasting hazelnuts at home lets you determine the crunch of the nut as well as giving you the freshest roast possible!
- Hazelnuts are PACKED with vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats like omega-3s. They are said to improve blood sugar levels and reduce inflammation. They are a great addition to your diet and delicious too!
Tips and Tricks for Roasting Hazelnuts
- Overall, the biggest tip is to keep watching the hazelnuts because they can scorch quickly!
- The roasted hazelnuts can be stored for up to 6 months in an airtight container in the fridge. They can also be frozen.
- Let them cool completely, no need to burn your tongue! It’s worth the wait to let them cool!
- Don’t like the skins? Remove them by rubbing with a clean kitchen towel once cool!
- Spice it up! You could also add some spices of choice to the nuts once roasted. Go savory with cayenne pepper, or sweet with pumpkin spice.
- Roast alongside some other nuts and add some dried fruit to make your own healthy trail mix!
Recipes Featuring Nuts and seeds
I found this recipe for Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies that I’m going to have to try soon!
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How To Roast Hazelnuts
Anyone can learn how to roast hazelnuts. It's so much simpler than you may think. Create your own healthy trail mix alongside other roasted nuts and seeds, or blend it up and make your own homemade Nutella.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups hazelnuts
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and preheat the oven to 350F/180C.
- Add the hazelnuts to a roasting pan and bake for about 12 minutes or until browned, fragrant and with the skins starting to crack.
- Alternatively, you can toast the hazelnuts in a skillet on a medium heat for 8-10 minutes.
- Let the hazelnuts cool for a few minutes, then rub them in a towel to remove some of the skins.
- Sprinkle some salt to taste over the nuts and serve.
Notes
- Overall, the biggest tip is to keep watching the hazelnuts because they can scorch quickly!
- The roasted hazelnuts can be stored for up to 6 months in an airtight container in the fridge. They can also be frozen.
- Let them cool completely, no need to burn your tongue! It's worth the wait to let them cool!
- Don’t like the skins? Remove them by rubbing with a clean kitchen towel once cool!
- Spice it up! You could also add some spices of choice to the nuts once roasted.
- Roast alongside some other nuts and add some dried fruit to make your own healthy trail mix!
