Mexican Chocolate Walnut Butter
Ingredients
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1 pound California walnuts
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2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
PREPARATION
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Place the dark chocolate in a bowl. Melt it in a double boiler or in the microwave, making sure that it does not burn. Set aside.
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Grind the walnuts and cinnamon in a blender or a food processor for 3-4 minutes.
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As soon as the walnuts have formed a paste, add the melted chocolate.
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Blend for at least one minute or until the mixture is smooth.
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Spoon Mexican Chocolate Walnut Butter into a jar and allow to cool. Refrigerate until ready to use.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 200 cal
- Total Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Total Sugars: 2 g
- Added Sugars: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Vitamin D: 0 mcg
- Calcium: 31 mg
- Iron: 1 mg
- Potassium: 145 mg