Toast 1 cup of hazelnuts for 10-15 minutes. You can toast them in an oven or a pan. If using a pan, make sure you stir the nuts frequently. 

Once they're toasted, gently remove their skin. I usually rub them together using a kitchen towel. This is a quick and no-mess technique. 

Transfer the nuts to a food processor and blend until lumpy.

Next add the maple syrup, coconut milk and a pinch of salt. Blend until creamy.

Add cacao powder and give it a final blend. The result should be dark, smooth and creamy. That's it! Your Vegan Nutella is ready.