Description
This delicious chocolate hummus is made with chickpeas and Medjool dates, creating a creamy and sweet dip that’s perfect for snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 10 Medjool dates (pitted)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Heat 1 cup of water until hot, either in the microwave or on the stovetop. Pour it into a bowl over the pitted dates, then cover and let them soak for about 30 minutes.
- Add the soaked dates along with the soaking water, chickpeas, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt to a food processor. Process for 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down the sides once or twice, until smooth and creamy.
- Taste the hummus, and if you’d like it a bit sweeter, add a touch of maple syrup and blend again until fully combined.
Notes
- This hummus can be served with fruit, pretzels, or crackers.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg