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    Home » Sweet Treats

    Chocolate Covered Strawberries with Peanut Butter

    January 11, 2022 by Emily Cooper 20 Comments

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    These chocolate covered strawberries with peanut butter are an easy to make dessert or special treat for Valentine's Day, or for any peanut butter lover.

    Chocolate Covered Strawberries with Peanut Butter on White Plate

    This recipe was originally posted in 2017, but has since been updated.

    Name a more powerful couple than chocolate and peanut butter. No really, I'll wait. This might take a while.

    I'll save you the time and let you know that there isn't one. I'll forever take a dozen of these strawberries over a dozen roses. Just in case you were wondering. 😉

    What makes these chocolate covered strawberries delicious

    • strawberries
    • natural peanut butter (the runny kind)
    • semi-sweet chocolate chips (or dark chocolate chips)

    How to make these chocolate covered strawberries with peanut butter

    Wipe clean and dry 12 large strawberries, and set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat ¼ cup natural peanut butter for 30 seconds, or until warmed and runny. Using a spoon, coat each strawberry in a layer of peanut butter, and transfer to a wire cooling rack. Freeze for 30 minutes, or until peanut butter has hardened.

    When peanut butter has hardened, add ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds, and stir. Repeat process until chocolate is smooth and melted.

    Chocolate Covered Strawberries with Peanut Butter Bowl of Leftover Melted Chocolate

    Use a large spoon to help coat each strawberry in chocolate. Refrigerate strawberries until ready to enjoy.

    Pro Tips:

    • To assist holding strawberries while coating, pierce strawberry onto a fork. Avoid holding by the stems since they are likely to break.
    • If you want your peanut butter or chocolate to be a bit runnier and glossier, you can add a teaspoon of melted coconut oil after heating through.
    Chocolate Covered Strawberries with Peanut Butter Overhead on Cooling Rack

    FAQs

    Can these chocolate covered strawberries be frozen?

    I don't recommend freezing these, since when they thaw, the strawberries will be really soft and watery, and the quality will be far inferior. Still tasty, not pretty.

    Can they be left out on the counter?

    If enjoying the same day, yes. You can leave them on the counter until ready to enjoy. Any longer, I would refrigerate for up to 2 days. After that, and the strawberries start to wilt.

    How long do these strawberries last?

    They are best enjoyed the same day, or within a day of making. If making ahead, I would store in the refrigerator ideally for up to a day, but can be stored up to 2 days without sacrificing the flavor or quality too much.

    Are they vegan?

    You can easily make these vegan by using dairy-free chocolate chips instead. Some of my favorite dairy-free options are the Trader Joe's brand and Enjoy Life. Using chocolate chips that are certified gluten-free also makes this recipe gluten-free!

    Chocolate Covered Strawberries with Peanut Butter on Cooling Rack

    Money-Saving Tips for these Peanut Butter Chocolate Dipped Strawberries:

    Buy store brand. Most grocery stores carry their own brands of natural peanut butter and chocolate chips. Opt for these instead of name brands for a less expensive option.
    Shop sales. A lot of times, strawberries will go on sale for Valentine's Day for this very reason. Keep an eye out for sales at your local grocery store, or make them again in the summer when strawberries are bountiful are less expensive!

    more dessert recipes:

    Healthy Cowboy Cookies

    Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie

    Healthy Monster Cookies

    Did you make this recipe? Leave me a comment and a rating to let me know how they came out!

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    Chocolate Covered Strawberries with Peanut Butter on Cooling Rack

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Covered Strawberries


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    • Author: Emily Cooper, RDN
    • Total Time: 15 minutes
    • Yield: 1 dozen 1x
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    Description

    These peanut butter chocolate dipped strawberries are an easy to make dessert for Valentine's Day, or for any peanut butter lover.


    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 12 large strawberries, rinsed and dried
    • ¼ cup natural peanut butter (the runny kind)
    • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (can also use dark chocolate chips)

    Instructions

    1. Wash and dry strawberries, leaving tops intact.
    2. Microwave peanut butter in microwave-safe bowl for 20-30 seconds, or until warmed and runny.
    3. Dip a large spoon in peanut butter. Roll each strawberry in spoon to cover.
    4. Place strawberries on cooling rack, and store in freezer at least 20 minutes, or until peanut butter has hardened.
    5. When peanut butter has hardened, add chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl, and heat for 30 seconds. Stir, and continue heating in 30 second increments until it has fully melted. Let cool for 1 minute.
    6. Using a spoon to facilitate, coat each strawberry in chocolate, and  enjoy immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 days.

    Notes

    • Use a fork to pierce strawberry to help with coating.
    • If you want your chocolate and/or peanut butter to be a little more runny and glossy, add a teaspoon of melted coconut oil to each after heating.
    • You can make these vegan-friendly by using dairy-free chocolate chips.

    *nutrition information is estimated.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: no-bake
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 strawberry
    • Calories: 84
    • Sugar: 7
    • Sodium: 24
    • Fat: 5
    • Saturated Fat: 2
    • Unsaturated Fat: 3
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 9
    • Fiber: 1
    • Protein: 1
    • Cholesterol: 0

    Keywords: strawberries, peanut butter, chocolate, dessert, valentine's day

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Katie

      February 09, 2015 at 8:52 am

      Quit hogging the snow and send some of it my way with a side of those strawberries! Yum!

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        February 10, 2015 at 7:47 pm

        Please come take it all!!!

        Reply
    2. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      February 09, 2015 at 1:50 pm

      This is a V-Day treat I WANT!

      Reply
    3. Melanie

      February 09, 2015 at 5:10 pm

      You are so funny! PB really doesn't judge and makes things taste SO much better. I am definitely going to try this out! I've never had PB on chocolate covered strawberries before!

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        February 10, 2015 at 7:46 pm

        Thanks Melanie! I don't know what took me so long to try it!

        Reply
    4. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious

      February 09, 2015 at 7:34 pm

      I mean you can't go wrong here. Strawberries? Check. Chocolate? Check. Peanut Butter? Check plus!!

      Reply
    5. Lauren @ Eating with a Purpose

      February 09, 2015 at 8:37 pm

      YUM. These look unbelievable. Can't wait to try.

      Reply
    6. Emily @ Zen & Spice

      February 09, 2015 at 11:37 pm

      Haha it was definitely snow-less here. 75 degrees and sunny all weekend here in Texas! These strawberries look amazing. Loving PB&Choc on anything these days!

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        February 10, 2015 at 7:43 pm

        So jealous! Can I come visit soon?! 😉

        Reply
    7. Jen@jpabstfitness

      February 10, 2015 at 1:43 pm

      We've been married almost 14 years, Valentine's Day is just Ehhh. I'm not a huge VDay fan, get me a card, take me to dinner, put the kids to bed...done 🙂

      LOOOOVe the addition of peanut butter to chocolate covered strawberries, sounds so good.

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        February 10, 2015 at 7:43 pm

        Hey that sounds like a good day to me!

        Reply
    8. Kelly @ The Fit Skool

      February 12, 2015 at 8:42 pm

      These are my favorite! Your picture makes me want one so bad. I would love it if you could send some to my house. I will definitely be making them for valentine's day 🙂

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        February 22, 2015 at 1:12 pm

        Thanks Kelly! I'll be sure to overnight you some next V-Day 😉

        Reply

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