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Chocolate and Dessert Coffee

 

# Peanut Butter Mocha

 

Written by [Jay](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/authors/coffeejay/)

 

Category: [Chocolate and Dessert Coffee](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/chocolate-and-dessert-coffee/)Tags: Peanut Butter Mocha Peanuts Chocolate Dairy

 

Active time: approximately 7 minutesYield: 1 serving

 

## Quick answer

Peanut butter can cling to the pan or form small pockets in hot milk. Warm it with **the chocolate** and sugar, then whisk or blend until the mixture looks even before adding espresso. Use a blender only with a container rated for hot liquids, and keep **the lid** vented as its instructions require.

## Key takeaways

- Peanut butter can cling to the pan or form small pockets in hot milk.

- Peanut butter and chocolate brands vary in sweetness and salt.

- Peanut butter contains solids and oils, so it can take longer to blend smoothly than chocolate alone.

 

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A coffee drink with chocolate around the rim of the glass.

## Ingredients

 

- 60 ml espresso
 
- **160 ml whole milk**
 
- 15 g smooth peanut butter
 
- **10 g dark** **chocolate**
 
- 1 tsp sugar.

 

## Method

- **Warm milk** with chocolate, peanut butter and **sugar**.

- **Whisk** or blend until smooth, then **stir** in espresso.

 

### Check sweetness and ingredients

 

Peanut butter and chocolate brands vary in sweetness and salt. **Taste before adding** extra sugar, and check **the labels** if you are avoiding particular ingredients. This drink contains peanuts and dairy as written; do not serve it to someone with an allergy to those ingredients.

 

For a lighter **chocolate** profile without peanut butter, **compare** the [classic mocha](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/chocolate-and-dessert-coffee/classic-chocolate-mocha/). Serve the peanut butter version promptly so the mixture stays smooth.

## Getting a consistent texture

 

Peanut butter contains solids and oils, so it can take longer to blend smoothly than chocolate alone. Whisk while the milk is warm and scrape the sides of the pan so the ingredients combine evenly. A handheld frother can help after the pan is removed from **the heat**, but use a container that is safe for hot liquid.

 

### Serving and allergy awareness

 

Serve promptly while the drink is warm and stir once before sipping if the peanut butter settles. Clearly tell anyone you serve that **the recipe** contains peanuts, and check **labels** for cross-contact information if an allergy is involved. The drink is already rich, so try it before adding a topping or extra sweetener.

## Choosing peanut butter

 

This recipe calls for smooth peanut butter so it can blend into **the warm milk**. Natural peanut butter may separate in its jar, so stir it thoroughly before measuring. A sweetened or salted brand will change the final flavor; check **the label** and taste the drink before adding anything beyond the listed sugar.

 

Serve in a heat-safe mug and **stir** once more if a little peanut butter settles. Keep the drink away from anyone with a peanut allergy, and clean utensils and equipment that touched the ingredient before using them for another person’s drink.

## Further reading

For background on [**espresso**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Espresso) and [chocolate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chocolate), see Wikipedia.

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This recipe is an editorial starting formulation, not a documented CoffeeJay kitchen test. Adjust flavour and quantities to your ingredients and equipment.

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