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    Peanut butter chocolate sauce

    Published: Feb 6, 2024 by Trish Bozeman · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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    Easy 5-ingredient peanut butter chocolate sauce recipe! Perfect for drizzling warm onto dessert or eating with a spoon.

    A photo of peanut butter chocolate sauce in a glass jar with a spoon.

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    Hi, Rhubarbarians! If you're a chocolate and peanut butter lover like me, you will LOVE this peanut butter chocolate sauce. This versatile sauce is not just a dessert topping; it's a quick dessert all on it's own! Lick-the-spoon delicious.

    It's unbelievably easy to whip up, making it perfect for quick dessert ideas when you're pressed for time but craving something sweet and indulgent.

    I like to eat this warm straight from the pan, but it's also great drizzled over morning pancakes, blended into smoothies, or stirred into milk for the best chocolate milk ever.

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    • Why you'll love this
    • Ingredients and equipment
    • Step by step instructions
    • Serving suggestions
    • Recipe tips and substitutions
    • Storing and freezing
    • FAQs
    • Recipe
    • Comments and reviews

    Why you'll love this

    • Quick and easy: rather than spending a lot of money on store bought options, you only need 5 ingredients and 10 minutes to make this at home!
    • Classic flavors: who doesn't love the classic combo of chocolate and peanut butter? The rich, nuttiness of peanut butter mixed with velvety chocolate. Mmmmm....
    • Special diet friendly: it's vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free, making it an ideal family friendly recipe that's perfect for many special diets.

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    Ingredients and equipment

    Here's everything you need to make chocolate peanut butter sauce at home. Full ingredient amounts with instructions are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this article.

    Ingredients:

    • Cocoa powder: unsweetened. Make sure the ingredients are just cocoa and not a mix for making hot cocoa! Try this 365 Whole Foods brand.
    • Sugar: granulated sugar.
    • Water.
    • Peanut butter: salted creamy natural peanut butter is preferred. My favorite is the Kirkland Signature creamy peanut butter.
    • Vanilla extract. Go for pure, high quality. I like the Simply Organic brand.

    Equipment:

    • Medium sized sauce pan. I love our non-stick Green Pan!
    • Stove top or cook top.
    • 1 cup measuring cup.
    • Measuring spoons. Tablespoon and teaspoon.
    • Stirring utensil. I use this spoonula for everything!
    • Storing container with lid. A mason jar with a screw top lid is perfect.
    A photo of stirring peanut butter chocolate sauce in a glass jar.

    Step by step instructions

    Here's how to make peanut butter and chocolate sauce at home! Full instructions with ingredient amounts are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this article.

    • Start by combining the cocoa powder, sugar, and water in a sauce pan.
    • Heat and stir until the cocoa powder and sugar are dissolved.
    • Add the peanut butter and vanilla extract.
    • Heat and stir until the peanut butter is dissolved.
    • Remove from the heat and let thicken and cool slightly.
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Serving suggestions

    Just a warning: this sauce will not last long! Once you taste it warm from the pan with a spoon, you may just eat it all standing at the stove top.

    If it does last long enough to serve, here are some of my favorite ways to serve it:

    • Dessert topping: over ice cream, brownies, slices of banana bread, etc. Drizzle this warm over your favorite baked goods with vanilla ice cream. Heaven!
    • Stirred into drinks: perfect for making peanut butter chocolate milk, blending into smoothies, or adding to hot cocoa.
    • Fruit dip: peanut butter chocolate covered strawberries, bananas, apple slices, etc.
    • Breakfast topper: add it to your morning oatmeal, drizzle onto your stack of pancakes, or stir into yogurt.

    Recipe tips and substitutions

    • Consistency: if your sauce is too thin for your liking, cook it a bit longer on the stove top or add a bit more peanut butter. Too thick, stir in a bit of water until it is to your liking.
    • Vegan/dairy free: check the cocoa powder label for dairy ingredients if you are vegan or dairy free.
    • Raw cacao powder: feel free to swap the cocoa powder for raw cacao powder.
    • The peanut butter: creamy or chunky peanut butter are both great options! Just depends on your preference.
    • The salt: if you're not using salted peanut butter, go ahead and add a pinch of salt to your sauce.
    • The sugar: the consistency will change if you swap the sugar for maple syrup or agave, as they are in liquid form. Start by adding less water to the sauce and/or cooking the sauce a bit longer to let it thicken.
    • Sweetness: taste the sauce as you go and adjust the sweetness to your liking. If you prefer a sweeter sauce, add a bit more sugar. For a less sweet option, reduce the sugar quantity or opt for a sugar-free alternative.
    A photo of stirring chocolate syrup into a glass of milk.

    Storing and freezing

    Storing: Once cooled to room temperature, store the sauce in a container with a lid in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. The sauce will thicken when it gets cold, but will thin out again once it is brought to room temperature or heated in the microwave/stove top.

    Freezing: This freezes beautifully! Once cooled, freeze the sauce in an air tight freezer safe container for up to 6 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before using or slowly heat from frozen.

    Pro tip: try freezing the sauce in ice cube trays for individual sized servings! Transfer the cubes to a sealed freezer safe container once frozen.

    FAQs

    Have a question? You may find the answer you're looking for in this section! If not, drop your question in the comments section at the bottom of this article and I'll get back to you ASAP.

    Do I have to use natural peanut butter?

    Nope! Go ahead and use your favorite peanut butter. If your PB has added sugar, you may need to use less sugar in the recipe.

    Can I use a different nut or seed butter?

    Absolutely! Experiment with almond, cashew, or hazelnut butters. Or try sunbutter!

    More delicious recipes to try:

    • Chocolate peanut butter coconut oil fudge
    • Fruit kabobs with peanut butter yogurt dip
    • Creamy vegan fudgesicles
    A photo of chocolate peanut butter sauce in a glass jar spilling over the sides.

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    Recipe

    A square photo of peanut butter chocolate sauce in a glass jar.

    Peanut butter chocolate sauce

    Trish Bozeman
    Easy 5-ingredient peanut butter chocolate sauce recipe! Perfect for drizzling warm onto dessert or eating with a spoon.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Sauce
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 146 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 cup water
    • 2 Tablespoons creamy salted peanut butter
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    • Combine the cocoa powder, sugar, and water in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium low. Stir until cocoa powder and sugar are dissolved, about 2 minutes.
      1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water
    • Add the peanut butter and vanilla and continue stirring while syrup heats, about 5 minutes.
      2 Tablespoons creamy salted peanut butter, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • When all ingredients are dissolved completely, and the sauce has slightly thickened, about 10 minutes total, remove from the heat. Let cool slightly.
    • Serve warm drizzled over ice cream or dessert, stirred into milk, or just eat it with a spoon!

    Notes

    • Consistency: if your sauce is too thin for your liking, cook it a bit longer on the stove top or add a bit more peanut butter. Too thick, stir in a bit of water until it is to your liking.
    • Vegan/dairy free: check the cocoa powder label for dairy ingredients if you are vegan or dairy free.
    • Raw cacao powder: feel free to swap the cocoa powder for raw cacao powder.
    • The peanut butter: creamy or chunky peanut butter both are great! Just depends on your preference.
    • The salt: if you're not using salted peanut butter, go ahead and add a pinch of salt to your sauce.
    • The sugar: the consistency will change if you swap the sugar for maple syrup or agave, as they are in liquid form. Start by adding less water to the sauce and/or cooking the sauce a bit longer to let it thicken.
    • Sweetness: taste the sauce as you go and adjust the sweetness to your liking. If you prefer a sweeter sauce, add a bit more sugar. For a less sweet option, reduce the sugar quantity or opt for a sugar-free alternative.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.25cupsCalories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 21mgPotassium: 187mgFiber: 4gSugar: 26gCalcium: 17mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword chocolate syrup, hot fudge sauce, vegetarian
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    *I used Navitas Naturals Raw Organic Cacao Powder.

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    1. belmumstakefive

      March 30, 2015 at 2:39 am

      Brilliant, and you are very clever with the camera too! Thanks for sharing with us for The Sunday Brunch Magazine, So nice to see you, Bel & Eliza x

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      • Patricia Bozeman

        March 30, 2015 at 11:44 am

        Thanks ladies!

        Reply
    2. Jess @ Eating with Alice

      February 16, 2015 at 12:42 am

      This looks like exactly what I need right now...peanut butter chocolate syrup is an acceptable form of dinner, right? Your road trip sounds so exciting - would love to see some photos of it on your blog 🙂

      Reply
      • Patricia Bozeman

        February 16, 2015 at 9:28 am

        Hey dude.... no judgments here about eating goodies for dinner!

        Reply
    3. Emma Deer

      February 13, 2015 at 6:39 pm

      Hooray for roadtrips!!! I hope to take a similar venture soon too, enjoy! Can't wait to see all the photos! And happy Valentines! This looks SO GOOD.

      Reply
      • Patricia Bozeman

        February 16, 2015 at 9:27 am

        Thanks Emma! Haven't been on a road trip in YEARS! I'm pumped.

        Reply
    4. June Burns

      February 13, 2015 at 12:55 pm

      Wow that road trip sounds...amazing! So many places to see 🙂 Love this syrup too, peanut butter + chocolate can do no wrong.

      Reply
      • Patricia Bozeman

        February 13, 2015 at 3:33 pm

        I agree! Peanut butter and chocolate 4life!

        Reply
    5. Angi

      February 13, 2015 at 11:30 am

      DROOLING.

      That road trip sounds like a total blast!!!! Have all of the fun!!

      Reply
      • Patricia Bozeman

        February 13, 2015 at 3:33 pm

        Thanks Angi!

        Reply

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