Chocolate de Maní [+ Video] (Dominican Peanut 'Cocoa')
This warm, thick Chocolate de Maní (Peanut 'Cocoa') was a popular tradition in my own family, and very much worth a try. Mornings got better!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 453kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ cup unsalted toasted peanuts
- 2 quarts skim milk [2 lt]
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar (white, granulated) , or to taste
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 6 cloves
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly-grated) (optional)
Instructions
- Blending: Blend the roasted peanuts with the milk and half of the sugar. This may take some time, we don't want it to have a grainy texture. I ran the blender for 3 minutes at full speed, cleaned the sides with a spatula, and blended for 2 more minutes. You may have to blend more or less depending on your blender.Add all other ingredients and sugar to taste. Pour into a saucepan.
- Heating: Boil for 10 minutes over low heat.Remove the cinnamon sticks and cloves.
- Serving: Sprinkle the nutmeg on top before serving.
Video
Notes
Use almond, soy or rice milk for a vegan version. You may use sweetener of your choice in place of sugar.
Nutrition
Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 732mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 645IU | Calcium: 416mg | Iron: 1mg