Description
This homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter is the creamiest, dreamiest spread you’ll ever try! Made with roasted peanuts, cocoa powder, and a touch of natural sweetness, it’s an easy and healthier alternative to store-bought spreads. Perfect for toast, fruit, oatmeal, or sneaking by the spoonful straight from the jar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups roasted unsalted peanuts (or use natural unsalted peanut butter)
- 2–4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (adjust to taste)
- 2–4 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: mini chocolate chips, cinnamon, or espresso powder for added flavor
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanuts: If using raw peanuts, roast at 350°F (175°C) for 10–15 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
- Make Peanut Butter: Add roasted peanuts to a food processor. Blend 2–4 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Add Flavor: Add cocoa powder, sweetener, coconut oil, vanilla, and salt. Blend until well combined and creamy.
- Taste and Adjust: Add more cocoa or sweetener if desired. Blend again to incorporate.
- Optional Add-ins: Pulse in mini chocolate chips or other flavorings for texture and variety.
- Store: Spoon into jars and refrigerate. Let sit at room temp before serving for a softer spread.
Notes
This chocolate peanut butter keeps for up to 3 weeks in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer. Customize with spices, protein powder, or other nut butters. It also makes a perfect edible gift!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Blender or Food Processor
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg