Dark Chocolate Hummus Recipe

This 5-minute Dark Chocolate Hummus Recipe is a super healthy dessert option that's gluten free and packed with protein and fiber from chickpeas! Serve this dessert hummus with your favorite dippers and fresh fruit.

Chocolate hummus is quickly becoming a popular snack among health-minded individuals. It has all the benefits of traditional hummus, but with a sweet and irresistible chocolate twist. Chocolate hummus is made from a base of chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) and blended together with cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract and other ingredients like spices for added flavor.

The result is a creamy, dreamy dip that can be used as a spread, dip or even as an ingredient in baking.

Chocolate hummus provides a wide range of health benefits. As it starts with chickpeas as its base, it contains plenty of dietary fiber which helps boost digestion and keep you feeling fuller for longer.

Chickpeas are also packed full of vitamins and minerals like iron, potassium and magnesium which help support your immune system and overall health. Adding cocoa brings plenty of polyphenols to the party - these compounds act as antioxidants and help protect against disease.

One great thing about chocolate hummus is how incredibly versatile it is - it can be enjoyed in many different ways! Try spreading some on toast or crackers for a delicious snack any time throughout the day. Use it as a dip for fresh fruit or use it to jazz up classic recipes such as brownies or banana bread.

If you're looking for an easy way to add more nutrition into your life while still enjoying something delicious, look no further than this delightful treat! So why not give it a try - after all, what could be better than dipping into some chocolate indulgence?

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• What is hummus?
• Ingredients
• A note on choosing cacao powder
• Toppings for chocolate hummus
• What to eat with chocolate hummus
• Instructions
• Equipment
• Storage
• 📖 Recipe
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What is hummus?

Hummus is a thick, creamy dip that originated in the Middle East.

It's made from cooked and mashed chickpeas, blended with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and spices like cumin and paprika.

Hummus is typically served as an appetizer or side dish alongside vegetables and pita bread. It can also be used as a spread on sandwiches or wraps. Aside from its delicious flavor, hummus is an excellent source of plant-based protein and dietary fiber.

Considered to be a healthy food option due to its combination of nutrients and lack of unhealthy ingredients like saturated fats or added sugars. Additionally hummus contains probiotics which are beneficial bacteria that help maintain the health of our gut microbiome - resulting in improved digestion & immunity.

Hummus can easily be made at home using canned or cooked chickpeas. It's then combined with tahini paste (ground sesame seeds), spices such as cumin & coriander powder along with freshly squeezed lemon juice & garlic cloves for flavor enhancement - all blended together until it forms a smooth paste-like consistency.

As hummus has become increasingly popular around the world in recent years there are now countless variations available such as red pepper hummus, roasted garlic hummus & even sweet dessert hummuses using ingredients like cocoa powder as in this recipe for chocolate hummus!

Ingredients

You need just a few simple ingredients to make this healthy chocolate hummus:

• Chickpeas - I typically use canned if I don't have a freshly cooked batch of Instant Pot chickpeas on hand. If using canned, be sure to drain and rinse well. Black beans also work as well so feel free to use them.
• Cacao powder
• Maple syrup - you can also use date syrup or agave syrup
• Vanilla extract
• Sea salt
• Plant milk (if needed - see below)

See recipe card for quantities.

A note on choosing cacao powder

When it comes to selecting cacao powder for baking and other culinary needs, it is important to understand the differences between the two primary types: natural and dutched.

Natural cacao powder is simply made from grinding and pressing whole cacao beans into a fine powder. It is unprocessed and contains no additives. The flavor is typically quite intense with notes of bitterness, acidity, and earthiness. This type of cacao powder is commonly used in brownies, cakes, mousses, puddings, hot chocolate, and other confections.

Dutched (or Dutch-processed) cacao powder undergoes an additional processing step which involves alkalizing the cocoa beans with a potassium carbonate solution before they are ground into a powder. The purpose of this process is to neutralize the acidity of natural cocoa thereby reducing its bitterness and creating a much milder flavor profile than that of natural cacao powder. A darker hue than natural cocoa can also be seen in Dutched cocoa which makes it attractive for use in many types of baked goods including cookies, cupcakes, muffins, layer cakes, and more.

From a nutritional standpoint there are some slight variations between both types of cocoa powders as well. The dutching process removes some minerals such as copper from the cocoa however it increases the levels of dietary fiber making Dutched cocoa slightly healthier overall. On the other hand natural cocoa has more antioxidants as well as higher levels of some essential nutrients such as iron and magnesium.

So, when it comes to selecting a type of cacao powder for baking or confectionary purposes it really depends on what type of flavor profile you desire. For those looking for a deep chocolate flavor without any bitterness then Dutched would be your best choice while if you’re looking to create something that captures the intense flavor naturally present in chocolate then natural cacao will be your go-to option!

My go-to cacao powder is from Diaspora Co.

Toppings for chocolate hummus

• Sliced fruit
• Chocolate sauce - I simply melt some chocolate chips with a bit of oil or milk and drizzle over the top
• Mini chocolate chips
• Cacao nibs
• Drizzle of nut butter - peanut butter or another nut butter is delicious here
• Crushed pretzels

What to eat with chocolate hummus

• Graham crackers
• Pretzels
• Shortbread cookies
• Fresh fruit - strawberries are the obvious choice 🍓 Apple slices are also great 🍎

Instructions

The method for making chocolate hummus couldn't be any easier!

Hint: If you like smooth hummus, blend for longer and add a splash of milk to help it break down, you may also want to use a blender instead of a food processor. If you like your hummus chunkier, simply blend or process until your desired consistency is reached.

Equipment

You simply need a food processor or blender.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Be sure to store the dippers separately.

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