Peanut butter as a flavour has become something of a phenomenon in the UK in recent times, there's not many food products that it hasn't been added to from biscuits to ice cream. But one version of peanut butter I hadn't expected to see, is a peanut butter hot drink! Still, it sounds like a brilliant idea to me and luckily the lovely people at Peanut Hottie sent me a jar to try.
This instant hot beverage is made in the UK using American peanuts, and contains no artificial additives or colours, is caffeine free, and is suitable for vegetarians - plus it has only 83 calories per cup.
As soon as I opened up the jar I knew I was in for a real peanut buttery treat! The scent is immediately of a rich peanut butter, and I couldn't wait to experience how this would taste as a hot beverage.
The instructions suggest using 4-5 lovingly heaped teaspoons per mug - or even more depending on the peanut butter craving - and then simply adding boiled water. I added four teaspoons at first, but then added a couple more for extra intensity. I wasn't sure what to expect from the Peanut Hottie, but I really did enjoy this drink. It's very sweet, with an almost caramel flavour at first, which then builds to a smooth peanut flavour. Even though I made mine with water it still has a creamy and satisfying taste. I've been mostly enjoying Peanut Hottie as an evening drink, but the sweetness means it also works perfectly as an afternoon pick-me-up.
The jar states, "you'll wonder how you ever managed without me", and I would completely agree with that sentiment - I'm hooked!
UPDATE - Just made this drink using half hot chocolate powder and half Peanut Hottie = heaven!
UPDATE - Just made this drink using half hot chocolate powder and half Peanut Hottie = heaven!
Grocery Gems Verdict: Peanut Hottie
RATING: 10 out of 10.
Buy them again?: Yes
Nutrition per pot: 83 calories per cup.
Purchased: Available at Sainsbury's.
Price: £2.99.
Oh man, I really want to try this, but Sainsbury's is annoyingly out of the way for me. I might have to make a special trip.
ReplyDeleteThat's annoying! My nearest Sainsbury's doesn't stock these either. It's definitely worth a special trip to a bigger store.
DeleteThis sounds absolutely magical! I love anything peanut flavoured so this will definitely be on my list of things to try! Great review :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Erin! You must try it this one :)
DeleteI really, really wish this didn't have milk in it as I'd have jumped to try it. I'm thinking of buying it for my husband's Christmas present collection as he is a peanut butter fiend.
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree with you, a non-milk version would be brilliant. Great idea for a Christmas pressie though, especially for a peanut butter fan :)
Deleteabsolutely love it.Bought my 2 jars at Waitrose,delicious ,creamy and filling.Heaven in a mug!
ReplyDeleteoooh thanks for letting us know it's now available in Waitrose! Good news :)
Delete