Why Mixing Cocoa Powder Into Peanut Butter Makes Perfect Sense - Tasting Table

"Instead of indulging in a Reese's cup at the grocery store, simply add some cocoa powder into your peanut butter. It's a simple, healthier, and more decadent way to marry these two flavor powerhouses together. Cocoa powder instantly transforms anything you mix it with into a deliciously chocolatey dessert. Peanut butter, however, is robust and rich enough to hold its own when paired with cocoa powder so you get the best of both worlds in a peanut butter chocolate spread."

"The fat content of the peanuts is enough to transform them into a creamy paste, but you can add a teaspoon of oil for an even smoother, more spreadable texture. Once the peanut butter is made, add three-fourths of a cup of cocoa powder, half a cup of sugar or honey, and a pinch of salt before blending everything into a smooth spread."

Cocoa powder turns peanut butter into a chocolatey spread while allowing peanut flavor to remain prominent. For a quick version, stir one tablespoon unsweetened cocoa into 3/4 cup natural peanut butter with one tablespoon honey. For homemade peanut butter, process 300 grams toasted peanuts to yield about 1.5 cups, adding a teaspoon of oil if smoother texture is desired. After making peanut butter, blend in three-fourths cup cocoa powder, half cup sugar or honey, and a pinch of salt. A food processor eases blending and improves texture compared with stirring by hand.

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