Mexican Chocolate Walnut Butter

By California Walnuts
Total Time
15 Mins
Serves
16
Serving Size
2 tablespoons
Meal
Snack
Course
Snack

DESCRIPTION

Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
5 Mins
Total Time
15 Mins
Calories
200
Total Fat
20
Saturated Fat
2.5
Polyunsaturated Fat
13
Monounsaturated Fat
3
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
0
Carbohydrates
6
Dietary Fiber
2
Total Sugars
2
Added Sugars
0
Protein
4
Vitamin D
0
Calcium
31
Iron
1
Potassium
145

Ingredients

  • 1 pound California walnuts
  • 2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation

  1. 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.
  2. Grind the walnuts and cinnamon in a blender or a food processor for 3-4 minutes.
  3. As soon as the walnuts have formed a paste, add the melted chocolate.
  4. Blend for at least one minute or until the mixture is smooth.
  5. Spoon Mexican Chocolate Walnut Butter into a jar and allow to cool. Refrigerate until ready to use.