Chocolate Peanut Butter
Indulge in the irresistible combination of chocolate and peanut butter with this quick and easy homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter recipe! Made with just five simple ingredients—roasted peanuts, unsweetened cocoa powder, a touch of honey or maple syrup, salt, and optional vegetable oil for an ultra-smooth consistency—this creamy spread is both naturally sweetened and customizable to your taste. Whipped up in just 15 minutes using a high-powered blender or food processor, it's perfect for spreading on toast, dipping fruit, or swirling into oatmeal. Store it in the fridge for up to two weeks and enjoy a healthier, decadent twist on classic peanut butter. This DIY delight is a must-try for chocolate and nut butter lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Unsalted roasted peanuts
- 3 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 teaspoons Vegetable oil (optional, for smoother texture)
Instructions
Add the roasted peanuts to a high-powered food processor or blender.
Blend the peanuts for 2-3 minutes until they break down and start to release their oils. Scrape the sides as needed.
Continue blending for another 2-3 minutes until the peanut butter becomes creamy and smooth.
Add the cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, salt, and vegetable oil (if using). Blend again for 1-2 minutes until all the ingredients are fully incorporated and the texture is silky.
Taste and adjust sweetness or salt levels, blending again if necessary.
Transfer the chocolate peanut butter into an airtight jar or container. Store in the refrigerator and use within 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
126 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.0 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 61 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.8 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 147 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
