4-Ingredient Delicious Chestnut Spread

Combine the seasonal chestnuts with cocoa and dates to make a delicious spread.
Festive table with bread and chestnut spread pinit

An amazing low-calorie spread to slather on bread slices, toast, waffles, pancakes, cookies, crackers, sweet bread or festive cake slices. Chestnuts and dates are nutritional powerhouses and are perfectly combined with cocoa and cinnamon. Try it! 

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 1 hr Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 12 Calories: 41 kcal per serving (1 serving=15gr)
Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Boil the chestnuts for about 1 hour, drain and peel them while hot. Slice dates lengthwise and remove the pits. Cut the dates in half two times so you have chunks.

    Food processing works best if you start with date chunks rather than whole fruit.
  2. Transfer all ingredients apart from water to a food processor.  Blend until you get a thick mixture. If necessary, stop and scrape down the sides.

  3. Add gradually the water and continue blending until the desired consistency is achieved. 

Notes

  • The total yield for this recipe is approximately 200 grams
  • Instead of fresh, you can use pre-cooked chestnuts, but I prefer fresh as they are tastier.
  • You can replace cinnamon with vanilla.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 15 days.

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