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Chocolate Hummus

Chocolate hummus is a creamy, sweet dip made with chickpeas, cocoa powder, and a touch of maple syrup. It’s packed with protein and fiber, totally gluten-free, and perfect for dipping fresh fruit, crackers, or pretzels. It’s quick to make, fun to eat, and just happens to be vegan too.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate hummus
Servings: 8
Calories: 144kcal
Author: Mandy Applegate

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Ingredients

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Instructions

  • In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, avocado oil, maple syrup, and tahini. Blend for one to two minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
    15 ounces can chickpeas, 2 tablespoons avocado oil, ⅓ cup maple syrup, 2 tablespoons tahini
  • Add the cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Blend again until everything is well incorporated. If the texture is still a bit grainy, add warm water one tablespoon at a time while blending, until the hummus reaches your desired consistency.
    ¼ cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt
  • Transfer the finished hummus to a serving bowl and sprinkle a little extra flaky sea salt on top for garnish.
  • Enjoy with fresh fruit, crackers, cookies, or pretzels.

Notes

  • Chickpeas: Canned chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) work great—just rinse and drain them well before blending. You can use dry chickpeas instead of canned, just cook them first until very soft.
  • Texture fix: If your hummus is too thick, warm water, chickpea liquid (aquafaba) or a splash of almond milk can help smooth it out.
  • Sweeteners: Maple syrup adds great flavor, but you can swap it with agave if preferred.
  • Tahini swap: No tahini? Peanut butter or almond butter work too.
  • Extra chocolate: For a richer dip, toss in a handful of chocolate chips or a spoonful of vegan Nutella.

 

Storage Instructions

Keep any leftover chocolate hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It’ll stay fresh for up to 5 days. The texture may thicken a bit after chilling, so just give it a quick stir or add a splash of almond milk before serving again.

Nutrition

Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg
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