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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Chocolate Hummus

    Updated: Feb 1, 2022 » This post may contain affiliate links » By: Megan » 2 Comments

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    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.

    chocolate hummus

    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.

    chocolate hummus

    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 
    chocolate hummus

    How to Make Chocolate Hummus

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

    making chocolate hummus

    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. 

    chocolate hummus
    chocolate hummus
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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. 

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    1. Joan Breckwoldt

      July 25, 2021 at 3:36 pm

      5 stars
      This has become my favorite recipe!!! Thank you!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Megan

        July 29, 2021 at 10:07 am

        Glad that you are loving it! 🙂

        Reply

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