Description
Satisfy your chocolate cravings with this healthy dark chocolate hummus recipe. It’s a rich and delicious snack that only takes 5 minutes! This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and low in sugar.
Ingredients
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup non-dairy milk (such as cashew, almond or walnut)
1/4 cup raw cacao powder
3 tablespoons nut butter (such as cashew or peanut)
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
Liquid sweetener to taste (such as liquid stevia, Pure Liquid Monk Fruit drops, raw honey or pure maple syrup)
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Flaky finishing salt (optional)
Instructions
1. Make the Hummus: Add the chickpeas, nut milk, cacao, nut butter, vanilla extract, and sea salt in a food processor. Blend on medium speed until smooth, gradually increasing to medium-high.
2. Sweeten: Once smooth, add the liquid sweetener of your choice to taste and process until well combined. Start with a small amount and add more as needed.
3. Fold in Chocolate Chips & Serve: Transfer the hummus to a small bowl and gently fold the chocolate chips. Add a pinch of flaky finishing salt if you’re feeling fancy. Serve with fresh fruit or gluten-free pretzels.
4. Store: Refrigerate leftovers in a glass container for up to 7 days.
Notes
Add a scoop of your favorite protein powder or unflavored collagen peptides for extra protein. Dissolve the powder or collagen in the milk before adding it to the food processor for the best consistency.
See the full post above for flavor combinations, suggestions for what to eat with chocolate hummus, and allergy modifications.
