3 Ingredient homemade chocolate peanut butter

Three ingredient dark chocolate peanut butter, homemade, vegan, oli free and delicious.
A spoon lifts a dollop of gooey, dark chocolate peanut butter from a full mason jar set on a small cream-colored plate. Peanut pieces are scattered on the gray countertop. The background features a white hexagonal tile pattern.

I really never thought that making peanut butter at home was that easy! Learn how I make dark chocolate peanut butter with this step-by-step tutorial recipe.

Ingredients

Peanuts. I like to use dry, unroasted peanuts. But you could use any kind of peanut you like, salted or honey-roasted peanuts, etc.

Chocolate. I use unsweetened dark chocolate, so this recipe is vegan; rich dark chocolate has tons of nutritional benefits. Feel free to use any other chocolate that you like.

How to make homemade chocolate peanut butter?

Making homemade peanut butter is as easy as putting the peanuts in the food processor (affiliate link) and pulsing until all is creamy.

A close-up view of a food processor bowl filled with shelled peanuts, ideal for making dark chocolate peanut butter. The food processor’s blade attachment is partially visible on the right side. The peanuts are light brown and appear dry-roasted. The bowl and blade are made of plastic. The background is white.

STEP 1 Add the peanuts to the bowl of the food processor . You can make as many as you want; there are no exact measurements here. I added two cups, but you can add four cups or 6 cups, depending on the capacity of the food processor.

A clear food processor bowl filled with finely ground golden brown crumbs, likely from biscuits or crackers. The lid is removed, and the chopping attachment is visible in the center. A jar of dark chocolate peanut butter sits nearby. The image is taken from a top-side angle on a white background.

STEP 2 Run the food processor until the peanuts turn into fine ground. Stop the food processor from time to time to scrape the sides.

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Step 3 The ground peanuts will turn into a thick paste, forming into a ball, like a thick playdough ball.
And then, just like magic, the creamiest and smoothest peanut butter will appear in your food processor. At this point, your peanut butter is ready. You can add it to your smoothies or granola or spread it on your toast. But you could also add more yumminess to it.

A close-up of a food processor containing creamy, blended almond butter. The inside of the bowl is smeared with the brown almond butter, showing its thick, smooth texture. The central blade is barely visible through the spread. Streaks and splatters of dark chocolate peanut butter add contrast to the sides.

STEP 4 Add the chocolate.

flavor ideas

This is the fun step, the step where you can let your creativity go wild! This step is so perfect to make with your kids. My kids love chocolate but don’t have that much of a sweet tooth. That is why we chose to make this dark chocolate peanut butter.

Some fun twists include maple syrup, ground cinnamon, candied ginger, vanilla, or a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Why make peanut butter at home?

Some store-bought peanut butter has ingredients to extend its shelf life and stabilize it. Those types of ingredients are the ingredients that have no nutritional benefits for our health. Some examples are palm oil, “natural flavors”, artificial flavors, and preservatives.

ideas on how to use chocolate peanut butter

  • Make dark chocolate peanut butter granola
  • Or use it as a filling for homemade peanut butter cups
  • Spoon over your overnight oatmeal
  • Finish your vegan pancakes
  • Make a sundae with nice banana cream or homemade chocolate ice cream
  • For dipping pretzels or drizzling them over sliced bananas
A small, dark bowl filled with thick, smooth almond butter sits on a larger, white, textured plate. The bowl rests on a light grey surface, and a silver spoon is placed in the bowl. Crushed almond pieces and hints of dark chocolate peanut butter are scattered in the background.
A spoon lifts a dollop of gooey, dark chocolate peanut butter from a full mason jar set on a small cream-colored plate. Peanut pieces are scattered on the gray countertop. The background features a white hexagonal tile pattern.

3 INGREDIENT DARK CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER

Alejandra Graf
Three ingredient dark chocolate peanut butter, homemade, vegan, oli free and delicious.
2.50 de 6 votos
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Basics
Cuisine American
Servings 2 cups
Calories 1139 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups dry peanuts raw, unsalted
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate pieces
  • pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Place the peanuts in the food processor and let it run for 3-4 minutes. You will see the peanuts transform from crumbs to a dry ball to a creamy peanut butter.
  • At this point add the chopped dark chocolate and a pinch of salt. You could also add sugar or maple syrup if you wish. Run the food processor again until the dark chocolate pieces melt and completely integrate with the peanut butter.
  • Keep in a glass jar in the fridge. It will keep good for several weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 1139kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 39gFat: 93gSaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 1027mgPotassium: 1300mgFiber: 17gSugar: 17gCalcium: 113mgIron: 9mg
Keyword chocolate peanut butter, homemade peanut butter, peanutbutter

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