Creamy Chocolate Dessert Hummus

Creamy chocolate dessert hummus is a protein-packed dessert or snack that is perfect for dunking fruit and pretzels, or just plain eating by the spoonful! Vegan, gluten-free, clean eating.

Creamy Chocolate Dessert Hummus in blue bowl surrounded by strawberries

I know you’re dubious…dessert hummus? I know. I was doubtful as well.

But it turns out chickpeas are a pretty blank canvas that make a great savory OR sweet recipe base!

Swapping out a few ingredients takes hummus from savory to slightly sweet, rich and chocolatey and so creamy…perfect for dunking your favorite fruit, pretzels, or just plain eating by the spoonful. I promise I won’t tell 😉

This chocolate dessert hummus is also a great sweeter meal prep snack option, as it has a bit of protein to keep you feeling full…and a much healthier option than something from the vending machine!

Creamy chocolate dessert hummus is a protein-packed dessert or snack that is perfect for dunking fruit and pretzels, or just plain eating by the spoonful!

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup natural peanut butter (or other nut butter)
• 1/3 cup almond milk or dairy milk (or more as needed)
• 2 teaspoons espresso powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
• pinch salt
• 19 oz can of chickpeas drained and rinsed

Instructions

1. In the base of a 7 cup food processor fitted with a steel blade, combine all ingredients except for the chickpeas.
2. Blend for 1 minute, scraping down the sides of the food processor half way through, until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
3. Add the chickpeas and process for 2-3 more minutes, scraping sides down a and adding more milk as needed.
4. Serve with fresh fruit, cookies, rice cakes, toast, or pretzels.

Recipe Notes

Dessert hummus keeps in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Original Recipes Visit Creamy Chocolate Dessert Hummus @ sweetpeasandsaffron.com