This easy and healthy homemade hazelnut butter tastes great on fruit, toast or even in your smoothies. It's sure to be your favorite nut butter once you see how easy it is to make!
Add hazelnuts to a high-speed blender or food processor. . Process for about 4-5 minutes, stopping to scrap down the sides once or twice.
When the hazelnuts look smooth and creamy, add in the Swerve sweetener if using. Mix to combine well.
Store in the refrigerator for up to a couple weeks.
Place hazelnuts on a baking sheet in a 375°F oven for 10 minutes.
Load hot hazelnuts into a dish towel and wrap up. Let them sit for 5-10 minutes. Then rub nuts against each other to make the skins fall off. Try to get as much of the skin off as you can but don't obsess!
Let nuts cool before adding to the food processor.