Dessert Hummus Recipe
Dive into this amazing new dessert hummus recipe that will elevate your dessert game. It’s delicious, easy, and perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Base Ingredients:
- 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- These give the hummus a smooth creamy texture and provide fiber and protein.
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- Adds rich chocolate flavor without extra sugar.
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- A natural sweetener that keeps the hummus smooth and just sweet enough.
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter or almond butter
- Makes the hummus smooth and adds a mild nutty flavor.
- 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Boosts the sweetness and deepens the overall taste.
- A pinch of salt
- Helps balance the flavors and keep the sweetness from being too strong.
- 2 –4 tablespoons milk of choice almond, oat, or dairy
- Used to thin out the hummus and make it easier to dip or spread.
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 –2 pitted Medjool dates – adds extra sweetness naturally
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon – gives a light spiced flavor
- Mini chocolate chips – stir them in for extra crunch or sprinkle on top before serving
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
Prep the Chickpeas
- Open the can of chickpeas, pour them into a strainer, and give them a quick rinse to remove the liquid and extra salt. This helps create a cleaner flavor for your sweet dip.
Blend the Base
- Place the chickpeas, cocoa powder, maple syrup, nut butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into your food processor. Blend for a few seconds to begin breaking everything down.
Add Liquid Slowly
- With the food processor on, slowly pour in a couple of tablespoons of milk to help everything blend smoothly. Keep going until the mixture becomes creamy. If the hummus feels too thick while blending, slowly mix in extra milk, little by little, until it becomes smooth and spreadable.
Taste and Adjust
- Pause and taste the mixture. You can make it sweeter by adding a little more maple syrup or tossing in an extra date. For deeper chocolate flavor, you can blend in more cocoa powder, one teaspoon at a time.
Blend in Extras
- If you want a hint of spice, add cinnamon and blend again. For an extra boost of natural sweetness, a chopped date or two works well. Want some crunch or texture? Stir in mini chocolate chips at the end by hand so they stay whole.
Chill or Serve
- Scoop the dessert hummus into a bowl. You can serve it right away or chill it in the fridge for 30 minutes to let the flavors come together and the texture thicken slightly.
- This dessert hummus recipe is all about blending pantry staples into a creamy, chocolatey dip. There’s no need to bake or fuss—just blend, tweak to your liking, and serve.
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Notes
Recipe Details:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no baking required)
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 8 servings
- Calories: 130 calories per serving (approx.)