Ingredients
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For the Chocolate Hummus:
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼-⅓ cup pure maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- 2-3 tablespoons tahini
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2-4 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy, as needed for consistency)
Optional Add-ins:
- 1-2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon espresso powder (for mocha flavor)
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
For Serving:
- Fresh strawberries
- Apple slices
- Banana slices
- Graham crackers
- Pretzels
- Animal crackers
Instructions
- Prepare Chickpeas: Drain and rinse chickpeas thoroughly under cold water for 30 seconds. Drain completely. This removes excess sodium and improves flavor.
- Blend Base Ingredients: Add chickpeas, cocoa powder, maple syrup (start with ¼ cup), tahini, vanilla extract, and salt to a food processor or high-speed blender.
- Process Until Smooth: Blend on high for 2-3 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula as needed. The mixture will be thick at first—keep blending. Process until very smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Consistency: With the processor running, slowly add milk one tablespoon at a time through the feed tube until reaching desired consistency. The hummus should be thick but spreadable, similar to frosting or peanut butter. Stop when texture looks right—you may not need all the milk.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the hummus. If you want it sweeter, add more maple syrup (1 tablespoon at a time) and blend again. If chocolate flavor needs boosting, add more cocoa powder. The flavor should be rich, chocolatey, and pleasantly sweet.
- Add Mix-ins (Optional): If using chocolate chips or other mix-ins, pulse them in briefly (2-3 pulses) or stir in by hand for texture.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with extra maple syrup or sprinkle with mini chocolate chips if desired. Serve with fresh fruit, crackers, or pretzels for dipping.
Notes
- Rinse chickpeas well—this is crucial for good flavor.
- Start with less sweetener and add more to taste—sweetness preferences vary.
- The hummus thickens when refrigerated; thin with more milk if needed.
- For ultra-smooth texture, blend for a full 3-4 minutes.
- Adjust consistency to your preference—thicker for spreading, thinner for dipping.
- Best served at room temperature or slightly chilled.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg