I had a lot of roasted peanuts at home and no idea what to do with them. So I made this: a rich, glossy chocolate peanut butter with just four ingredients, no added sugar and no oil.
It took about 6 minutes in my regular mixer grinder. I used Urban Platter monk fruit sweetener, which is 1:1 with sugar, so it spreads like the store-bought kind without the sugar.
Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter
Makes: about 1¼ cups
Grinding time: about 6 minutes
Diet: Vegetarian, no added sugar
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry roasted peeled peanuts
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1½ tablespoons monk fruit sweetener I used Urban Platter, which is 1:1 with sugar
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add the peanuts, cocoa powder and monk fruit sweetener to a dry 1 litre mixer jar. Use the multipurpose or dry grinding jar, not the wet jar.
- Grind once to break everything down.
- Split the mixture into 2 batches. Add a pinch of salt to each.
- Blend each batch in 1 minute intervals on coarse mode. Open the jar and scrape down the sides in between.
- Keep going until it turns creamy and glossy. Mine took about 6 minutes.
- Transfer to a clean, dry glass jar.
Tips for the Best Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter
- Keep the jar and spoon completely dry. Even a few drops of water will make it seize and turn stiff.
- Do not add liquid sweeteners like maple syrup or honey. They thicken it into a fudge.
- Grind in 1 minute bursts and scrape down the sides in between.
- If the jar feels too hot to hold, rest it for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Taste after the cocoa goes in and adjust the sweetener at the end.
Macros
About 10 servings of 2 tablespoons each.
| Per serving (2 tablespoons) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | about 170 kcal |
| Protein | 7g |
| Fat | 14g |
| Carbs | 7g |
| Fibre | 3g |
| Net carbs | 4g |
| Added sugar | 0g |
These are estimates using standard values for peanuts and cocoa. The erythritol in a 1:1 monk fruit blend is not counted in net carbs. Most store-bought chocolate spreads have around 10 grams of sugar per tablespoon.
Storage
Keep in a dry glass jar for up to 2 weeks at room temperature, or a month in the fridge. It firms up when chilled. If the oil separates, stir it back in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make peanut butter in a mixer grinder?
Yes. Use the dry or multipurpose jar, grind in 1 minute bursts and scrape down the sides in between. A 1 litre jar handles 2 cups of peanuts in two batches.
Why did my peanut butter turn thick and stiff?
Water or a liquid sweetener got in. Use a completely dry jar and a dry sweetener.
How many calories are in homemade chocolate peanut butter?
About 170 kcal per 2 tablespoons, with no added sugar.
Can I use raw peanuts?
Yes, but roast them first. Dry roast in a pan until golden, cool completely and peel before grinding.
How long does homemade peanut butter last?
Up to 2 weeks at room temperature in a dry jar, or a month in the fridge.
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