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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Spread (Vegan)

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    Modified: Oct 2, 2020 · Published: Oct 2, 2020 by Bree Sheree · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment
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    This chocolate peanut butter spread is so delicious and easy to make! It only requires 3 healthy ingredients, so you can whip it up quickly! It is vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free.

    Spoonful of chocolate peanut butter.

    I am obsessed with peanut butter and I always use it as a spread on my rice cakes. After a while though, that gets kind of boring. So why not add in some chocolate?

    This chocolate peanut butter spread is ridiculously simple and quick to make. You can whip it up in a few minutes, so it requires absolutely no advanced planning. It can add some deliciousness to a simple snack at any point during your day!

    Another good spread option for rice cakes or toast is this instant pot apple butter.

    Chocolate peanut butter spread on toast next to a small container of chocolate peanut butter with a knife in it.

    Use this chocolate peanut butter spread on:

    • Rice cakes
    • Toast
    • Dessert wraps
    • Oatmeal
    • Fruit

    If you have other ideas, let me know!

    If you're using this peanut butter chocolate spread on rice cakes or toast, you can add any toppings you like as well. Some toppings that I enjoy pairing with this spread are:

    • Raisins
    • Unsweetened coconut flakes
    • Pumpkin seeds
    • Poppy seeds
    • Strawberry slices
    • Banana slices

    This spread is also really delicious when added to a hot bowl of oatmeal. I like having it with oatmeal that contains coconut flakes, raspberries, blueberries, banana slices, almond milk, and some extra maple syrup. So good!

    For this spread, you will need:

    • Peanut butter
    • Maple syrup
    • Cacao powder
    • Oat milk of almond milk (optional for a slightly thinner consistency)
    Chocolate peanut butter spread on rice cakes, topped with strawberries, raisins, and coconut flakes.

    How to make

    Making this chocolate peanut butter spread is insanely simple. Just microwave the peanut butter and maple syrup together, then mix in the cacao powder. That's it! Add some plant-based milk if you don't want your spread to be so thick.

    If you don't want to use a microwave, you can heat the peanut butter and maple syrup in a small pot on the stove. Just heat it enough so that the peanut butter softens and can be mixed with the maple syrup.

    Is peanut butter even healthy though?

    If you buy all-natural peanut butter, it is absolutely healthy! This means you need to make sure that the only ingredient on the label is peanuts! No sugar, salt, or oil. Peanut butter packs quite a few calories, with around 90 per tablespoon, but the fat from peanuts is healthy. As long as you don't eat it by the spoonful all day long, it's fairly healthy. And don't forget it will give you some extra protein as well!

    Check out these other chocolate recipes:

    • Avocado Chocolate Mousse
    • Healthy Chocolate Fruit Dip
    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Balls

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    Spoonful of chocolate peanut butter spread in a small dish.
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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Spread (Vegan)

    This vegan chocolate peanut butter spread is so delicious and easy to make! It only includes 3 healthy ingredients, so you can whip it up quickly! It's also gluten free and oil free.



    Total Time10 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 183kcal
    Author: Bree Sheree
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    Ingredients

    • ½ cup peanut butter (all-natural)
    • 6 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 6 teaspoons cacao powder
    • 2 tablespoons almond milk or oat milk (optional, to thin)

    Instructions

    • Place the peanut butter and maple syrup in a small bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. You can alternatively heat on the stove until the peanut butter has softened and can be mixed.
    • Add in the cacao powder and mix until all ingredients are incorporated.
    • This spread is quite thick, so if you would like to thin it out a bit, add 2 tablespoons of plant based milk (oat or almond milk will work well). Mix everything together.

    Notes

    Store in the fridge. This spread will thicken some more as it cools. If you want to thin it out when you remove it from the fridge, mix in a bit more plant-based milk.
    One serving is approximately 2 tablespoons. Nutrition information is only an estimate and may vary based on ingredients used.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition Disclaimer

    Nutrition information is an estimate generated from a nutrition calculator. There may be errors here or variations based on ingredients you use.

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