Ingredients 1 1/4 cup finely chopped salted
peanuts (for the
filling, crunch, and topping) 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder (or finely ground instant coffee) 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch
of freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (or finely chopped semi sweet chocolate) 24 Oreo cookies, finely crumbed or ground in a food processor or blender 1/2 stick (4
tablespoons) unsalted
butter, melted and cooled Small pinch
of salt 2 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 1/4 cups confectioners» sugar, sifted 12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1 1/2 cup salted
peanut butter — crunchy or smooth (not natural variety) 2
tablespoons whole milk 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate finely chopped
A piece
of celery
filled with a
tablespoon of peanut butter, for example, includes fiber, a complex carb, and, yes, protein.