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Best Chocolate Hummus


  • Author: a Couple Cooks
  • Prep Time: 0 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

As dip for fruit and pretzels, this dark chocolate hummus is a surprising hit at parties and showers. It’s perfect for entertaining!


Ingredients

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  • 15-ounce can chickpeas (1 1/2 cups cooked)
  • 1/4 cup tahini*
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave syrup, to taste
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder (Dutch process or dark chocolate, if desired)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Drain the chickpeas into a glass measuring cup and reserve.
  2. To the bowl of a food processor, add the chickpeas, tahini, maple or agave syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla, kosher salt, and 2 tablespoons water or the water from the chickpea can (aquafaba). Puree for 30 seconds, then scrape down the bowl. Taste; if necessary, add a bit more syrup to your liking. Add additional 1 to 2 tablespoons water and puree again to come to a creamy consistency. Store refrigerated for 7 to 10 days.
  3. Serve with pretzels, pineapple, green apple slices, and strawberries.

Notes

*Use peanut butter for a fun variation!

Nutrition info calculated based on about 3 tablespoons per serving.

  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Food Processor
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: dessert hummus, chocolate hummus