#betterthanstorebought

With healthy ingredients like hazelnuts, cocoa powder, and maple syrup, this Homemade Nutella Dip is a better choice than store-bought versions. It's thick and creamy, and you can dip your favorite snacks in it or spread it on toast.

Ingredients: 1 cup hazelnuts, toasted and skins removed. 1/4 cup cocoa powder. 1/4 cup maple syrup. 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted. Pinch of salt.

Instructions: In a food processor, blend hazelnuts until finely ground. Add cocoa powder, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve with fruit, crackers, or bread for dipping.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Homemade Ranch Dressing is creamy and full of flavor. It goes great on salads and as a dip. It's simple to make and tastes much better than store-bought!

Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise. 1/2 cup sour cream. 1/2 cup buttermilk. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. 1 teaspoon onion powder. 1 teaspoon dried parsley. 1/2 teaspoon dried dill. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. 1/4 teaspoon paprika. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional. 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped, for garnish.

Instructions: In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, dried dill, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper if using. Mix well until all the spices are fully incorporated. Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more salt or pepper. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the Ranch Dressing for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Before serving, garnish with chopped fresh chives. Use the Ranch Dressing as a delicious dip for veggies or drizzle it over your favorite salad.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes