Chocolate Peanut Butter Recipe

Chocolate peanut butter is a rich, delicious creamy spread made with cocoa powder and roasted peanuts. The combination of chocolate and peanuts are match made in heaven. It is perfect for spreading on toast, dipping fruits, adding to smoothies, oatmeal, cookies, brownies or even enjoyed straight from the jar as a dessert. 

Chocolate Peanut Butter

I just love Nutella. Each time when we buy that it gets over in a day. I was kind of addicted to it. So I make similar spread at home. I have already shared a version of Nutella made using peanuts and chocolate chips.

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This one is made using cocoa powder which many viewers asked for. And it was delicious.

About Chocolate Peanut Butter

Homemade chocolate peanut butter is not only delicious, but also you have control over the ingredients to create a perfect healthy spread for your kids without compromising the taste.

It is quick to make, packed with protein and much healthier than the store bought spreads like Nutella. 

Chocolate peanut butter is nothing but a silky smooth spread that works great for toast and also for making desserts. This spread is made with basic ingredients like peanuts, cocoa powder, sugar, oil and salt.

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It is done by simply blending the roasted peanuts, sugar, cocoa powder until smooth and little oil to make it a more creamy, chocolatey spread. 

The recipe is so flexible you can add cashews or almonds instead of peanuts. It is quick, budget friendly and healthier than the store bought spread.

Homemade chocolate peanut butter is a versatile spread that you can use it on toast, pancakes, waffles or use as a dip for fruits, swirl into oatmeal, smoothies or enjoy straight from the jar.

• Roasted peanuts : Peanuts is the main ingredient that helps to create a rich, nutty flavoured spread.
• Sweetener : Sugar balances the taste of peanuts and the bitterness of cocoa. You can adjust the sweetness according to your taste. Swap with brown sugar for a healthier alternative. 
• Cocoa powder : Cocoa powder adds its rich chocolate flavour to the peanut base. Use good quality unsweetened cocoa powder for best taste and flavour. 
• Salt : A pinch of salt added to enhance the overall flavour and balances the richness of chocolate and peanuts. 
• Oil : Use any neutral oil like canola oil, vegetable or sunflower oil for blending. While peanuts naturally release oil when blended, adding a small amount of oil ensures to get a perfect silky, spreadable consistency. 

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Step by Step Pictures

Making Peanut Butter

1)take roasted peanuts in a blender jar.

2)Add sugar to taste. I used demerrara sugar, you can use brown sugar or white sugar too. Honey or maple syrup won't work in this recipe.

3)Grind them to a fine powder.

4)Don't add oil yet, use a spatula to scrape the sides for even grinding.

Grinding peanut to paste

5)You will see oil seeping out of the peanuts. Scrape the sides and keep grinding.

6)You can see the peanuts has turned into a paste.

Making peanut butter

7)Now add in salt for taste.

8)Add very little oil, this helps with the grinding process and makes peanut butter creamy and smooth.

9)Grind till it gets to the right texture. You can make it extra creamy or slightly chunky.

Making Chocolate peanut butter

10)Add in cocoa powder. This is unsweetened cocoa.

11)Grind till it is combined.

12)I like my peanut butter slightly chunky.

13)transfer the peanut butter to a bottle and store in fridge.

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Expert Tips

• If using raw peanuts, then roast them well before blending to get a rich, nutty flavoured spread. 
• Use a food processor or mixer to blend the peanuts into a smooth, creamy butter. 
• Make sure the blender or mixer is completely dry. Any moisture can reduce the shelf life of the peanut butter. 
• Don't rush the process. Peanuts usually take time going from powder to clumps and to a creamy texture. So, be patient while blending.
• You can add chocolate chips to make it richer and indulgent chocolate peanut butter.

Storage & Serving

Store the homemade chocolate peanut butter in a clean, airtight container or jar. It will stay good at room temperature for a week or in the refrigerator for up to a month. 

Chocolate peanut butter is a versatile recipe that you can serve it as a spread on toast, waffles, pancake or use it as a dip for fruits. It can also be swirled into your everyday meal like smoothie, oatmeal for extra taste and protein. You can use this spread to make cookies, brownies and cupcakes.

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