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Healthy Recipes using Shelled Hazelnuts

Hazelnut-Crusted Salmon

This dish features salmon fillets encrusted with a mixture of finely chopped hazelnuts and herbs, delivering a crunchy texture and rich flavor while being packed with omega-3 fatty acids.

Ingredients
  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 1 cup shelled hazelnuts, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the chopped hazelnuts, parsley, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet and press the hazelnut mixture onto the top of each fillet.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and the crust is golden.

Hazelnut and Quinoa Salad

A nutritious salad combining quinoa, roasted hazelnuts, and fresh vegetables, dressed with a light lemon vinaigrette for a refreshing and filling meal.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup shelled hazelnuts, toasted
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Cook quinoa in water according to package instructions; let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, toasted hazelnuts, cucumber, and bell pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; pour over the salad and toss to combine.

Hazelnut Butter Energy Balls

These no-bake energy balls are made with hazelnut butter, oats, and honey, providing a perfect snack for a quick energy boost while being rich in healthy fats.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup hazelnut butter
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup shelled hazelnuts, chopped
Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, hazelnut butter, honey, chocolate chips, and chopped hazelnuts.
  2. Mix until well combined, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. Form into small balls and store in the refrigerator for a quick snack.

Hazelnut Pesto Pasta

A twist on traditional pesto, this recipe uses hazelnuts instead of pine nuts, blended with fresh basil and garlic, served over whole-grain pasta for a healthy meal.

Ingredients
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup shelled hazelnuts
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz whole-grain pasta
Instructions
  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a food processor, combine basil, hazelnuts, olive oil, garlic, and Parmesan; blend until smooth.
  3. Toss the cooked pasta with the hazelnut pesto and serve immediately.

Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie

This creamy smoothie combines the rich flavors of chocolate and hazelnuts, making it a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack option packed with protein and healthy fats.

Ingredients
  • 1 banana
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons hazelnut butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 cup shelled hazelnuts, for topping
Instructions
  1. In a blender, combine banana, almond milk, cocoa powder, hazelnut butter, and honey; blend until smooth.
  2. Pour into a glass and top with chopped hazelnuts.
  3. Serve immediately for a refreshing treat.

Roasted Hazelnut Granola

This homemade granola is loaded with oats, roasted hazelnuts, and a hint of maple syrup, making it a perfect topping for yogurt or a healthy breakfast option.

Ingredients
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup shelled hazelnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix oats, hazelnuts, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, and cinnamon until well combined.
  3. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown.

Hazelnut-Cocoa Energy Bars

These homemade energy bars are packed with the goodness of oats, hazelnuts, and cocoa powder, making them a perfect on-the-go snack that’s both nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup shelled hazelnuts, chopped
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine oats, hazelnuts, cocoa powder, almond butter, and honey; mix well.
  2. Press the mixture into a lined baking dish and sprinkle dark chocolate chips on top.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then cut into bars.

Hazelnut and Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast

Juicy chicken breasts are stuffed with a savory mixture of spinach, cream cheese, and chopped hazelnuts, creating a flavorful and healthy main dish.

Ingredients
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup shelled hazelnuts, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix spinach, cream cheese, chopped hazelnuts, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cut a pocket in each chicken breast and fill with the spinach mixture; secure with toothpicks.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

Hazelnut and Berry Chia Pudding

A delightful and nutritious chia pudding made with almond milk, topped with fresh berries and crushed hazelnuts, perfect for breakfast or a healthy dessert.

Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup mixed berries
  • 1/4 cup shelled hazelnuts, crushed
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, whisk together chia seeds, almond milk, and maple syrup; let sit for 10 minutes to thicken.
  2. Divide the chia pudding into serving bowls and top with mixed berries and crushed hazelnuts.
  3. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.