How about adding a delicious tropical touch to your breakfast? In our Jamaican Peanut Punch, we took the classic Caribbean recipe and made it one healthy energy drink, sure to add flavor to your morning – no alcohol involved! Sound exciting? Let us show you how it’s done!
When we said “punch,” you might have thought of one of those fruity cocktails made with juices, limes, alcohol, and pieces of fruit. But our friends in Jamaica have a very different way of making punch: their famous one peanut punch consists of roasted peanuts, condensed milk, sugar and spices. It’s a thick white drink nutty and sweetoccasionally peppered with white rum or strong beer.
According to the traditional recipe, Caribbean peanut punch is prepared by roasting the nuts, mixing them with water, and then filtering out the pulp (although some variations preserve it). The off-white peanut milk is mixed with evaporated milk for thickness and sweetness, and cinnamon and nutmeg for a flavorful kick. It’s such a delicious and rich drink that we figured why not have one vegan and diet friendly Spin, Foodaciously style?
We’ve made this recipe easier, faster, dairy-free and refined sugar-free, packed with nutritious ingredients. Here’s how we did it: First, we swapped out raw peanuts for peanut butter so you don’t have to roast, puree, and filter the nuts, which saves a lot of time. Plus, you’ll enjoy all the good fiber and nutrients from the peanuts.
Second, we substituted oats for condensed milk and plant-based milk for a dairy-free and low-sugar option. Oats have soluble fibers that absorb the liquids and form a thick gel; This makes the peanut punch without condensed milk nice and creamy while increasing the intake of fiber and protein.
Finally, we used a little maple syrup instead of refined white sugar to add a little sweetness, but you can also use pitted dates or zero-calorie erythritol for an even healthier substitution. The result is an incredibly flavorful and wholesome Jamaican peanut punch slow-release carbohydrates, fiber and protein. It will keep you happy and satisfied all morning!