Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 2

Place hazelnuts on a large baking sheet and spread into a single layer.

Step 3

Bake for about 10 minutes, shaking half way.

Step 4

Wrap nuts in paper towels and rub vigorously to remove as many lose skins as possible - this makes it more creamy.

Step 5

Let cool slightly until warm, 5-7 minutes.

Step 6

Transfer to a food processor or high-speed blender and process until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides if necessary. Takes about 3-4 minutes

Step 7

If mixture gets too hot, stop processing and allow to cool for a bit before continuing.

Step 8

Add cacao powder, vanilla and stevia sweetener, and process again until combined.