Chocolate Hummus

Ready in only 5 minutes, this chocolate hummus will quickly become a favorite go-to snack for dipping fruit, crackers, or pretzels! This recipe is a twist on traditional hummus with added bold and sweet chocolate flavor.

Allergy & Diet Note: this recipe is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan.

About This Recipe

This recipe is a fun modification of traditional hummus. It uses chickpeas as the base (like traditional hummus), but is sweetened and flavored with lots of chocolate!

Chocolate hummus if you're craving some chocolate but want to try a healthier way of eating it. You can pair this dip with your favorite fruits, crackers or pretzels.

Ingredients

The full recipe is at the bottom of this page, but here's a quick overview of what you'll need & how to make it in 3 simple steps:

• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas 
• ½ cup unsweetened Dutch cocoa powder 
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons drippy tahini
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoons salt 
• 1 - 3 tablespoons water 

How to Make Chocolate Hummus

STEP 1: Add all ingredients except for water to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.

STEP 2: Add water and blend again, adding more water until the desired consistency is reached. You may need to pause the blender to scrape the sides and ensure that the hummus is blending consistently. 

STEP 3: Serve immediately with your favorite items for dipping: strawberries, apples, pretzels, crackers, etc. 

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Chocolate Hummus

Ready in only 5 minutes, this chocolate hummus will quickly become a favorite go-to snack for dipping fruit, crackers, or pretzels! This recipe is a twist on traditional hummus with added bold and sweet chocolate flavor.

Prep Time5 mins

Total Time5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 15 ounce can chickpeas
• ½ cup unsweetened Dutch cocoa powder
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons drippy tahini
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 - 3 tablespoons water

Instructions

• Add all ingredients except for water to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
• Add water and blend again, adding more water until the desired consistency is reached. You may need to pause the blender to scrape the sides and ensure that the hummus is blending consistently. 
• Serve immediately with your favorite items for dipping: strawberries, apples, pretzels, crackers, etc.