Description
This Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter recipe combines rich roasted peanuts with unsweetened cocoa powder, honey, and powdered sugar to create a smooth, creamy, and deliciously chocolatey spread. Perfect as a versatile spread on toast, fruit, or as a dip, it offers a delightful twist on traditional peanut butter with a natural sweetness and chocolate flavor, made entirely from scratch using simple wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Base
- 2 cups roasted unsalted peanuts
- 1 teaspoon peanut oil (or as needed)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
Chocolate Flavoring
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
Instructions
- Blend peanuts: Place the roasted unsalted peanuts in a food processor and blend for 2-3 minutes until they start forming a coarse paste, breaking down the peanuts and releasing their natural oils.
- Add ingredients: Add the unsweetened cocoa powder, powdered sugar, honey, kosher salt, and peanut oil to the food processor. Blend for an additional 1-2 minutes until the mixture becomes smooth, creamy, and shiny.
- Adjust taste: Taste the chocolate peanut butter and adjust the sweetness and texture by adding more powdered sugar for sweetness or peanut oil for creaminess as needed, then blend briefly to incorporate.
- Store: Transfer the finished chocolate peanut butter into an airtight jar. It can be stored at room temperature for short-term use or refrigerated to extend freshness.
- Serve: Enjoy this versatile homemade chocolate peanut butter spread on toast, fruit slices, or as a dip for snacks and desserts.
Notes
- Use roasted unsalted peanuts for the best flavor and control over saltiness.
- Adjust the amount of honey and powdered sugar based on your preferred sweetness level.
- If the mixture is too thick, add a little more peanut oil to reach your desired consistency.
- This spread can be stored at room temperature for a few days, but refrigeration is recommended for longer shelf life.
- Ensure your food processor is powerful enough to create a smooth and creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: homemade chocolate peanut butter, chocolate peanut butter recipe, peanut butter spread, homemade spread, chocolate spread, easy peanut butter recipe
