April 5th 2023: Globally Popular Nut, Hazelnuts #WELLNESSWEDNESDAY

This #wellnesswednesday we bring to you a Globally popular nut - Hazelnuts. This sweet flavoured nut is very versatile and can be eaten raw, roasted or even ground into paste – or even coated with a variety of decadent coatings to be used as a healthy anytime snack. Hazelnuts are loaded with vitamins and minerals especially Vitamin-E, which may play a very essential role in preventing cell damage. This nut comes loaded with Omega-3 fats which have been said to have various heart-healthy benefits. Chef @sanjeevkapoor recommends roasting hazelnuts prior to snacking to bring out their rich aroma and flavour. Grab a bag of @Provfoods Hazelnuts at provfoods.in and try out Chef @sanjeevkapoor 's recipe for a Vegan Hazelnut Spread. #prov #provfoods #provnutrition #hazelnut #healthysnacks #nuts #healthysnacks #sanjeevkapoor #easyrecipes #nutbutters #nutspreads #vegan #nut #dryfruits #healthyfoods

VEGAN HAZELNUT SPREAD

Ingredients

• 1 cup Pro V Hazelnuts
• 6-7 dates
• 2 tbsps unsweetened cocoa powder
• Apple slices to serve

Method

1. Preheat the oven at 180˚C. Dry roast Pro V Hazelnuts for 12-15 minutes or until they have browned a little.
2. Meanwhile, soak dates for 30 minutes with sufficient water in a bowl (if using soft dates then you may use them directly).
3. Transfer the roasted hazelnuts in a blender jar, blend to a fine powder. Add the soaked dates, cocoa powder and a dash of water. Blend well.
4. Add 2 tbsps water and blend till smooth.
5. Store in an air tight container up to 2 weeks or serve with apple slices or as required.