Description
Brownie batter chocolate hummus offers a delightful twist on classic dips, blending rich cocoa with creamy chickpeas for an irresistible treat. Sweet chocolate lovers can dip fruits, pretzels, or simply enjoy this guilt-free indulgence straight from the bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can chickpeas or black beans (rinsed and drained)
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) runny almond butter
Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) maple syrup
- ¼ cup (60 ml) coconut sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1–2 tablespoons non-dairy milk
Instructions
- Empty the canned legumes into a colander, rinsing thoroughly under cool running water to remove excess starch and sodium.
- Transfer the cleaned legumes into a powerful food processor or high-performance blender, ensuring the container is completely dry.
- Add rich cocoa powder, smooth maple syrup, granulated coconut sugar, creamy almond butter, pure vanilla extract, and a delicate pinch of sea salt directly into the processing vessel.
- Pulse and blend the mixture on maximum speed, scraping down the sides intermittently to ensure complete integration of all ingredients.
- Continue processing until the texture transforms into a velvety, ultra-smooth consistency, approximately 1-2 minutes. If the mixture appears overly dense, introduce small amounts of non-dairy milk to achieve a luxurious, spreadable texture.
- Sample the mixture, adjusting sweetness or chocolate intensity by incorporating additional cocoa or sweetener as desired.
- Transfer the silky chocolate spread into a sealed container, allowing it to chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes to enhance flavor development and achieve optimal thickness.
- Prepare an array of dipping companions such as crisp strawberries, sliced apples, crunchy pretzels, or classic graham crackers.
- Optional: Gently fold in decadent chocolate chips just before serving to elevate the indulgence factor.
- Serve chilled and enjoy this unique, protein-packed dessert-inspired dip.
Notes
- Drain beans completely to ensure a smooth, creamy texture without excess liquid.
- Use a high-powered blender or food processor to achieve the most velvety consistency possible.
- Adjust sweetness and cocoa levels to match personal taste preferences, tasting as you blend.
- Chill the hummus for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor and achieve a firmer, more indulgent texture.
- Experiment with different dippers like fresh fruits, pretzels, or graham crackers for a playful snack experience.
- Optional chocolate chip fold-in adds delightful crunch and extra chocolatey decadence to the hummus.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 186 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg