Description

Brownie Batter Chocolate Hummus is a delicious and healthier dessert dip made from chickpeas or black beans blended with cocoa powder, natural sweeteners, and almond butter. It mimics the rich, indulgent taste of brownie batter but is vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free, making it a perfect guilt-free treat to enjoy with fruits, crackers, or pretzels.

Ingredients

Scale

Base

1 can chickpeas or black beans

Flavoring

1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut sugar (or more to taste)
1/3 cup runny almond butter (or other nut/seed butter)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt

To Adjust Consistency

1-2 tbsp non-dairy milk (or more as needed to blend/thin)

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Instructions

Prepare Beans: Drain and rinse the chickpeas or black beans thoroughly to remove any canning liquid, which helps avoid bitterness and improves texture.
Add Ingredients to Blender: Transfer the rinsed beans to a food processor or high-speed blender. Add cocoa powder, maple syrup, coconut sugar, almond butter, vanilla extract, and salt, but hold off on the non-dairy milk for now.
Blend Until Smooth: Blend the mixture for 1-2 minutes, or until completely smooth. The length of blending depends on your equipment; aim for creamy, lump-free consistency.
Adjust Consistency: If the hummus is too thick, gradually add 1-2 tablespoons of non-dairy milk and blend again until desired texture is reached.
Chill to Enhance Flavor: Transfer the hummus to a container and refrigerate for about 30 minutes (or longer) to let the flavors meld and to slightly firm up. This also helps cool the hummus after blending.
Serve and Enjoy: Serve chilled with fresh strawberries, apple slices, pretzels, graham crackers, or your preferred dippers. Optionally, fold in 1/4 cup chocolate chips for additional texture and chocolate bursts.

Notes

This chocolate hummus offers a healthier alternative to traditional dessert dips, ideal for crowds and parties.
It pairs excellently with fruits, crackers, and pretzels, mimicking the flavor of raw brownie batter.
It is vegan, gluten-free, and free from refined sugars, accommodating various dietary restrictions.
Adjust the amount of coconut sugar and maple syrup to suit your preferred sweetness level.
Using black beans instead of chickpeas will subtly change the flavor and color but remains delicious.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tbsp (about 30g)
Calories: 69 kcal
Sugar: 7 g
Sodium: 70 mg
Fat: 3 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg