chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread substitute
in frosting.

Chocolate-Flavored Hazelnut Spread is the primary sweetener that gives frosting its flavor and body. The replacement has to dissolve smoothly and sweeten without grittiness.

top substitutes

01

Chocolate Chips

10.0best for frosting
1 cup : 3/4 cup

Spread 2 tbsp per 1 oz chips; sweeter and nuttier, reduce sugar in recipe and expect softer texture

02

Molasses

6.7best for frosting
1 cup : 1/2 cup

Dark and intensely sweet; use 1 tbsp molasses per 2 tbsp spread, very different flavor profile

03

Almond Butter

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Spread on toast or blend into smoothies; nuttier and less sweet, lacks chocolate flavor

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04

Cocoa Powder

3.3
1 tbsp : 2 tbsp

Use 2 tbsp spread per 1 tbsp cocoa; much sweeter and nuttier, reduce sugar and butter in recipe

05

Peanut Butter

6.7
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Nutty and rich spread; add 1 tbsp cocoa and sugar for chocolate-hazelnut-like result

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