Chocolate hummus: A twist on a healthy snack dip but better

When you have parties on the weekend, you want all kinds of snacks ready. However, not everybody enjoys dairy for various reasons and some just want more protein. Well, hummus is often the answer, but did you know that you could also make a sweet version? This chocolate hummus is vegan and vegetarian friendly while giving you a chance to get your chocolate craving dealt with and not feeling guilty about what you’re eating.

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Chocolate hummus suggestions

Hummus is a savoury spread made by combining cooked chickpeas with tahini, lemon juice and garlic. This is blended until smooth and served with flatbreads and other dishes. It is popular in the Middle East and in Middle Eastern cuisine. The dates add sweetness, so there is no need to add sugar and the avocado adds a creamy texture. In this case, you can dip more fruit into this snack and still give the carrots and celery a try.

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If you’ve ever wanted to dip your fruit into something tasty as a snack, try this chocolate hummus recipe this weekend or for a light dessert.

Last updated on 6 March 2023

Chocolate hummus recipe

5 from 3 votes

Recipe by B-Well Love. Food. Life Course: Food, Recipes

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Total time

0

minutes

A guilt free dip that looks as good as it tastes!

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp 2 B-well canola oil

• 400g can 400g can chickpeas, rinsed, drained

• 1/2 1/2 ripe avocado

• 1/2 tsp 1/2 vanilla extract

• 2 2 medjool dates, pitted

• 2 tbsp 2 maple syrup

• 4 tbsp 4 dark cocoa powder

• 30 ml 30 warm water

• Your favourite dippers:

• pretzels

• fresh fruit

• pita chips/seed crackers

Method

• In a food processor, process the chickpeas, avocado, dates, maple syrup, cocoa powder and water in a food processor whilst slowly feeding in the B-Well oil. Process until smooth (can add an extra 1 tablespoon of warm water if needed)
• Spoon the chickpea mixture into a bowl. Serve with pretzels, fresh fruit or crispy pita chips as a starter, dessert or after-exercise snack.

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