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You are here: Home / Recipes / Appetizers / Warm Chocolate Peanut Butter Dip

Warm Chocolate Peanut Butter Dip

February 22, 2015 by Marisa Moore

Looking for ways to use your leftover Valentine’s Day candy? This warm chocolate peanut butter dip may be the solution.

I collected a bunch of chocolate this month. Luckily this month’s recipe redux theme is all about chocolate pairings.

Chocolate Candies marisamoore.com

Though it’s never really been my thing, it seems that everyone loves chocolate. When I say I don’t like it, people find it odd. Some look at me as if I’ve suddenly sprouted a second head. I thought I’d sworn it off forever but last year during a tasting featuring Lake Champlain Chocolates in Vermont, I gained an appreciation for the cocoa intense confection that I never thought possible. Though I’m not first in line for the rocky road ice cream or devil’s food cake, I’ve always appreciated the classic chocolate and peanut butter combination.

About this recipe, if you can even call it that… Surely you’ve tried apples and peanut butter but have you ever tried apples dipped in warm peanut butter? It’s quite the satisfying snack. I’ll probably stick to that but I wanted to play along with this month’s recipe redux theme. So this Warm Chocolate Peanut Butter Dip is a riff on one of my favorite snacks. This easy recipe takes it to a new level – a bit more indulgent but not over the top.

I used chunky natural peanut butter because it’s what I had in the fridge. Nothing fancy or full of sugar – just peanuts and salt. Dark chocolate adds a deep complex flavor to the dip. I paired the dip with apples but bananas or pretzels would also be good.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Dip with Apple marisamoore.com

Print Recipe

Warm Chocolate Peanut Butter Dip

Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • ¼ c natural peanut butter
  • ½ oz. chocolate about 4 chocolate kisses
  • ¼ t vanilla extract
  • ⅛ t cinnamon

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, whisk the peanut butter and chocolate together over low heat just until the chocolate melts.
  • Remove the mixture from the heat. Stir in the vanilla and cinnamon.
  • Serve warm with slices of apple, banana or pretzels for dipping.

Click the button below to see how other Recipe Reduxers used up their Valentine’s Day candy this month.

Filed Under: Appetizers, Blog, Dessert, Recipe ReDux, Recipes

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Comments

  1. Farrah

    February 22, 2015 at 12:57 am

    I love how simple this is! <3 Sadly, I ate my last apple today and am currently snowed in, but I will find other things to dip this in! :]!

    Reply
    • Marisa

      February 22, 2015 at 9:03 am

      Yikes on being snowed in! Hope you thaw out soon 🙂 Let me know what you use as a dipper!

      Reply
  2. Min

    February 22, 2015 at 8:15 am

    Haha yes I remember when you told me that you’re not a huge fan of chocolate, and I may have given you that look you’re describing. Sorry ;). But yes, those Lake Champlain chocolates were so so good! I’ve actually had pb + apples and chocolate dipped apples but never did I have the 3 together in one bite. Love the simplicity of this dip, Marisa!!

    Reply
    • Marisa

      February 22, 2015 at 9:10 am

      Thanks, Min! I can see it being a bit addictive for chocolate lovers.

      And you are forgiven 🙂

      Reply
  3. Rachael@AvocadoADayNutrition

    February 22, 2015 at 10:04 am

    I can’t believe you don’t like chocolate? Deleting your phone number now. Kidding…mostly! Love the simplicity of this recipe. The hubs is constantly grazing on spoonfuls of peanut butter and dark chocolate chips – not sure if I should share this recipe with him or hide it 🙂

    Reply
    • Marisa

      February 22, 2015 at 1:34 pm

      LOL… Share it!

      Reply
  4. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious

    February 22, 2015 at 11:21 am

    Simple and delicious! Totally making this for an afternoon snack this week!

    Reply
    • Marisa

      February 22, 2015 at 1:35 pm

      It will be a perfect afternoon snack!

      Reply
  5. Danielle Omar -- Food Confidence RD

    February 22, 2015 at 11:38 am

    Genius to make this from scratch — upgrades an apple to a decadent treat!

    Reply
    • Marisa

      February 22, 2015 at 1:36 pm

      It sure does! You can add as much chocolate as you want. Mine is a little peanut butter heavy 🙂

      Reply
  6. genevieve @ gratitude & greens

    February 22, 2015 at 1:36 pm

    I love slathering apple slices with nut butter but, for some odd reason, I’ve just never thought to do it with chocolate! I bet they would be tasty, too. I would love to dip strawberries in this dip! Hope you’re having a great weekend 🙂

    Reply
    • Marisa

      February 22, 2015 at 1:48 pm

      Yes. Strawberries would be perfect!

      Reply
  7. Abby

    February 22, 2015 at 1:47 pm

    Ahhh this looks amazing! Pretzels would be incredible with this, along with fruit. Love.

    Reply
    • Marisa

      February 22, 2015 at 1:50 pm

      Yes… I had to hide the ones in my house! Sweet and salty perfection!

      Reply
  8. Alanna

    February 22, 2015 at 3:48 pm

    Marisa, this is seriously mouth-watering! Love the simplicity of this recipe. I’m with ya on not being a chocolate lover, but something about that combination with the PB really does it for me!

    Reply
    • Marisa

      February 22, 2015 at 8:31 pm

      Thanks Alanna! Yes. There is something about the PB+Chocolate combo!

      Reply
  9. Deanna Segrave-Daly

    February 22, 2015 at 9:49 pm

    Pinning right now to my PB&Chocolate Pinterest board 🙂

    Reply
    • Marisa

      February 23, 2015 at 12:53 pm

      Thanks, Deanna!

      Reply
  10. Emily @ Zen & Spice

    February 23, 2015 at 12:43 pm

    MMM! PB + Chocolate is my all time fav combo 🙂

    Reply
  11. Sarah

    February 23, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    Yum! Right up my alley

    Reply

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Hi! I'm Marisa, a registered dietitian nutritionist living in Atlanta, GA. I use this blog to share (mostly) vegetarian recipes, credible nutrition information and a peek into my Southern roots and travels!
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