One last question: if I use hazelnut meal, how much would I have to use? For example if the recipe calls for 40g of almond meal how much hazelnut meal should I use?
Thanks to all of you for your helpful ideas, I've decided I will go with hazelnut, because it is quite similar to almond in terms of texture and moisture, and it will be an interesting taste.
I was planning on making some macarons this weekend, but it found out that the recipe uses almond/ almond meal. Since I am making it for the family, and my brother is allergic to almond I can't use any almond. However, if this is any help, he isn't allergic to peanuts or hazelnuts ( but he is...