Chocolate Peanut Butter Spread Recipe
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Peanut Butter Spread Recipe
If you’ve ever stood in the kitchen spooning peanut butter straight from the jar and then chasing it with a square of chocolate, you’re in the right place! This homemade chocolate peanut butter spread is rich, creamy, semi-sweet, and made from 2 simple ingredients you probably already have. The fact that it’s healthy will be our little secret!
Here’s why you’ll love it!
Made from 2 ingredients
Less sugar than store-bought
High in protein
Low effort
Satisfying and delicious!
🔖 2 Ingredients You’ll Need
You’ll find the complete ingredient list with measurements and instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Peanut butter- Choose a natural, drippy-style, salted peanut butter. This is the kind with a layer of oil on the top that you need to mix in before using. You want a drippy style so that the spread sets to the perfect spreadable consistency. Salted peanut butter adds flavor, but feel free to choose unsalted if you’re limiting sodium.
👇🏼 Check out the chart below for peanut butter brands that work well with this recipe!
Chocolate chips- Use semi-sweet chocolate chips for just the right amount of sweetness and chocolate flavor. Choose dairy-free if you’d like to keep this recipe vegan.
🥣 How to Make This Recipe (with photos)
When you’re ready to make this recipe, scroll down to the recipe card at the end of this post. You’ll find the complete ingredient list with measurements there.
1. Place the chocolate chips in a small heat-proof bowl. Microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted, smooth, and glossy. OR melt the chocolate chips on low heat in a small pan on the stovetop.
2. Scoop the peanut butter onto the melted chocolate and mix until smooth and cohesive. It will look drippy at first and then become the perfect spreadable consistency as it cools to room temperature and sets.
3. Transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature. Do not store in the refrigerator where it will harden and become unspreadable.
🫙How to Store
This recipe must be stored at room temperature to remain spreadable. Transfer your chocolate peanut butter spread to a glass or plastic container with a tight-fitting lid and place in the pantry. It will stay fresh for up to a month or longer.
🍩 Serving Suggestions
Now for the fun part! It’s peanut butter with chocolate, so basically a free pass to spread it on everything in your life. Here are a few suggestions:
1️⃣ Slather on toast with Strawberry Chia Jam.
2️⃣ Stuff into Medjool dates and top with peanuts for a healthy treat!
3️⃣ Upgrade snack time and spread it on apple or banana slices.
4️⃣ It’s crazy good on Graham Crackers or pancakes.
5️⃣ Enjoy it straight from the spoon!
☀️ Helpful Tips
Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between bursts. This helps them heat gently and evenly so the chocolate doesn’t scorch.
Let it cool to room temperature before spreading. I know, I know, it’s hard to wait! You’ll know it’s ready when the spread clings to a butter knife without dripping off.
Be sure to store it in the pantry, not the fridge. Even when mixed with peanut butter, the chocolate chips will harden in the fridge and become too stiff to spread.
❓Frequently Asked Questions
🥜 Can I make this recipe peanut-free?
Sure! To make this recipe peanut-free, use a drippy style almond butter in place of peanut butter.
🍫 Can I use more chocolate chips?
Yes, add more chocolate chips if you would like a sweeter spread- up to equal parts chocolate & peanut butter. BUT you will need to use the spread before it completely cools, as the chocolate chips will harden into candy.
❤️ Can I make this recipe without chocolate chips?
Want to keep it whole food? We can do that!
Simply swap out the chocolate chips for 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder or raw cacao powder and 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar or date sugar. Then mix it all together! The texture will remain slightly drippy when mixed with a drippy style peanut butter.
If experimenting with sweeteners, keep in mind that granulated sugar will add a slightly grainy texture, and liquid sweetener will cause the peanut butter to seize up.
🍫 More Healthy Chocolate Recipes
Make healthier chocolate peanut butter cups by following the recipe using ½ cup (85 g) of chocolate chips and ½ cup (120 g) of peanut butter. Then spoon the mixture, ½ inch high, into baking cups and place in the refrigerator until hardened. They’re SO good!
Or try one of these tested-to-perfection recipes:
Being a child of the 80’s I still remember the classic Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup ad where 2 teenagers collide, mixing up their chocolate and peanut butter. Of course, they loved it! The OG power couple is still alive and well and maybe waiting in your pantry. Ready to go make some magic?
❤️ From my chocolate and peanut butter loving heart to yours,
X,o,
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Spread / 2 Ingredient Recipe!
You’ll love this homemade chocolate peanut butter spread! It’s made from only 2 ingredients, has less sugar than store-bought, and tastes out of this world delicious! Easily made vegan and peanut-allergy friendly.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place the chocolate chips in a small heat-proof bowl. Microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted, smooth, and glossy. OR melt the chocolate chips on low heat in a small pan on the stovetop.
- Scoop the peanut butter onto the melted chocolate and mix until smooth and cohesive. It will look drippy at first and then become the perfect spreadable consistency as it cools to room temperature and sets.
- Transfer to an airtight container and store at room temperature. Do not store in the refrigerator where it will harden and become unspreadable.
Notes
🫙How to Store
This recipe must be stored at room temperature to remain spreadable. Transfer your chocolate peanut butter spread to a glass or plastic container with a tight-fitting lid and place in the pantry. It will stay fresh for up to a month or longer.
☀️ Helpful Tips
Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between bursts. This helps them heat gently and evenly so the chocolate doesn’t scorch.
Let it cool to room temperature before spreading. I know, I know, it’s hard to wait! You’ll know it’s ready when the spread clings to a butter knife without dripping off.
Be sure to store it in the pantry, not the fridge. Even when mixed with peanut butter, the chocolate chips will harden in the fridge and become too stiff to spread.
❓Frequently Asked Questions
🥜 Can I make this recipe peanut-free?
Sure! To make this recipe peanut-free, use a drippy style almond butter in place of peanut butter.
🍫 Can I use more chocolate chips?
Yes, add more chocolate chips if you would like a sweeter spread- up to equal parts chocolate & peanut butter. BUT you will need to use the spread before it completely cools, as the chocolate chips will harden into candy.
❤️ Can I make this recipe without chocolate chips?
Want to keep it whole food? We can do that!
Simply swap out the chocolate chips for 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder or raw cacao powder and 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar or date sugar. Then mix it all together! The texture will remain slightly drippy when mixed with a drippy style peanut butter.
If experimenting with sweeteners, keep in mind that granulated sugar will add a slightly grainy texture, and liquid sweetener will cause the peanut butter to seize up.
For step-by-step instructions with photos, scroll up to blog post!
Nutrition Facts
Calories
102Fat (grams)
8 gSat. Fat (grams)
2 gCarbs (grams)
5 gFiber (grams)
1 gNet carbs
4 gSugar (grams)
3 gProtein (grams)
3 gSodium (milligrams)
3 mgCholesterol (grams)
0 mgNutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators.
