Kick your snacking up a notch! Inspired by the Mexican heat, these popsicles – or palatas – bring together the classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate, with a spicy kick to your palate. This summer treat, found on the Peanut Bureau of Canada‘s website, was a huge hit at our recent Twitter Party, and I know that many of y’all were hoping that I would post the recipe. Well, ask and you shall receive! Permission to drool… now.
For the little ones, the amount of cayenne pepper can be reduced or omitted. However, if they can take a little heat, the pungent spice of the cayenne truly elevates the flavour of these sweet and creamy popsicles. And, for more ah-mazing recipes featuring peanuts, be sure to visit the Peanut Bureau of Canada online. Enjoy!
1 cup (250 mL) peanut butter
⅓ cup (75 mL) liquid honey
¾ tsp (4 mL) cayenne pepper
¼ tsp (1 mL) salt
⅓ cup (75 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup (250 mL) milk
1 tbsp (15 mL) peanuts, very finely chopped (optional)
In a large (4-cup/1-L) measuring cup, stir peanut butter with honey, cayenne and salt. Stir in cocoa powder until smooth.
Very gradually whisk in milk, until the mixture is smooth and milk is completely combined.
Sprinkle base of popsicle molds with peanuts. Pour peanut butter mixture into molds and insert popsicle sticks. Freeze until firm, about 6 hours.
Sounds like an interesting combination for popsicles. Not sure my family would go for the cayenne in them but the rest of the ingredients they would.
This sure sounds like a tasty treat.
Yummmm, a great treat, thanks for sharing Lena!!
I. Need. This.
wow does that recipe ever sound good
Thanks for the recipe! Seems so easy and I love the kick!
Oooh! This sounds like a really delicious summer treat. I love the idea of the added spice!
for an added kick, mix in espresso!
Sounds and looks delish! An easy, peasy recipe too but I would definitely omit the cayenne for me.Thanks for sharing Lena!
I would wash this down with a cool glass of limeonade
I am going to try and make these for the next family get together. What a great twist on something so familiar! Thanks!
I am surprised how good the added cayenne was
omg these look delicious and so easy to make! I am always buying store bought and have never made my own. Will give these a try this weekend
Our family doesn’t experience much in the way of Mexican cuisine, so I’ve never heard of popsicles like this! I am quite intrigued about the spicy factor. Interesting recipe.
That looks very good.
This looks delicious. I’m going to have to try this, as I just bought a set of popsicle molds.
I’m so making these next week.
These sound so delicious!!! I love peanut butter anything.
That sounds and looks yummy. I would try it with hazelnuts (since I’m not big on peanuts)
These sound so good!! Chocolate and peanut butter are a great combo
This sounds amazing! I love spice + chocolate!
My friend and i made these last week,wow they were tasty
Pinned I have got to make these!
These are such a tasty treat,the more cayenne pepper the better for me
I am so making these today! Chocolate, peanut butter and chilis are all my favorite things!
These pops look absolutely sinfully delicious and I love how you’ve added the nuts.