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Chocolate de Maní [Recipe + Video] Dominican Peanut 'Cocoa'
This warm, thick, creamy, flavorful chocolate de maní (roasted peanut 'cocoa') was a popular weekend breakfast tradition in my family, and very much worth trying.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 453 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Dinner
Cuisine:
Dominican
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
1. 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 two 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.
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2. Heating
- Boil for 10 minutes over low heat.Remove the cinnamon sticks and cloves.
3. Serving
- Serve hot, and sprinkle the nutmeg on top.
Notes
- Use almond, soy or rice milk for a vegan version.
- You may use sweetener of your choice in place of sugar.
Nutrition Information
Calories
453kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
135mg
(6%)
Potassium
732mg
(21%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
51g
(102%)
Vitamin A
645IU
(13%)
Calcium
416mg
(42%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 453
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 453kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 135mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 732mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 51g | 102% |
| Vitamin A | 645IU | 13% |
| Calcium | 416mg | 42% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.