Dark Chocolate Hummus
Enjoy hummus in dessert form with this Dark Chocolate Hummus recipe! Made with chickpeas, tahini, maple syrup, and cocoa powder, this hummus can be enjoyed for a snack or dessert with graham crackers or apple slices.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 15 oz. chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate chopped; or sub chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup almond butter or nut butter of choice
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond milk or milk of choice
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- If you haven't already, drain and rinse the chickpeas, then remove the skins; set aside.
- Add dark chocolate, tahini, almond butter, maple syrup, and milk to a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, whisking occasionally until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth; remove from heat.
- Add the chickpeas, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt to a food processor and pulse. With the motor running, carefully pour the melted chocolate mixture through the top and continue mixing until the hummus is smooth. NOTE: you may need to stop to scrape down the sides. If the mixture seems too thick, add 1 tablespoon of ice water or milk.
- Serve hummus immediately, or place in the refrigerator and serve it cold. Enjoy!
Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 352mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 3mg
