Nutella isn’t vegan because it contains an animal-based product, cow milk. It’s listed as “skimmed milk powder”. However, it’s vegetarian-friendly since it doesn’t have any meat.
BUT no, unfortunately Nutella is not vegan mainly due to the ingredient of milk powder that is used. There are however many Vegan alternatives that can be found online and in stores as well as easy homemade recipes so as you can still enjoy your Nutella fix. What ingredients are in Nutella?
While this is great for consumers, Nutella is still not a vegan spread. The main non-vegan culprit is skim milk in Nutella. Made from whole cow’s milk, skim milk (also known as nonfat and fat-free milk) has nearly all milkfat removed. When the liquid is evaporated through a quick spray drying method, tiny milk particles remain.
Although Nutella isn’t vegan, there are some awesome vegan Nutella substitutes you can buy off the shelf or make yourself. Spread it on pancakes. Smother it into bakes.
The bottom line for the comparison between Nutella vs Peanut Butter is that peanut butter is often times the healthier option between the two. Nutella is higher in sugar content, while peanut butter is lower in sugar, higher in protein, and lower in fat content that is unhealthy.
The Definitive Ranking of Nutella Alternatives 1. Nocciolata. This self-described “organic hazelnut spread with cocoa and milk” won our hearts because it boasts a 2. Barefoot and Chocolate. This very sweet, very creamy spread is heavy on the nutty flavor but packs a pretty 3. Natural
Chocolate Nutella Ganache
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The Definitive Ranking of Nutella Alternatives
- Nocciolata. This self-described “organic hazelnut spread with cocoa and milk” won our hearts because it boasts a perfect blend of chocolatey and nutty flavors.
- Barefoot and Chocolate. This very sweet, very creamy spread is heavy on the nutty flavor but packs a pretty chocolatey punch too.
- Natural ChocoDream.
- Hershey’s.
- Hey, Hey Hazelnut!
- Justin’s.
- Rawmio.