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Creamy Chocolate Dessert Hummus

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By: Denise Bustard18 Comments
Posted: 10/21/21 Updated: 10/21/21

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This creamy chocolate dessert hummus is a protein-packed dessert or snack! Perfect for dipping fruit and pretzels in, it's made with chickpeas, peanut butter, cocoa powder, and sweetened with maple syrup.

When it comes to hummus, you may think of a classic chickpea hummus recipe, or something savory like roasted red pepper hummus, or avocado hummus. But have you ever heard off chocolate dessert hummus?

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1 Reasons You'll ♡ This Recipe
2 Recipe Video
3 Ingredients Notes
4 Step by Step Directions
5 Food Processor
6 Storage + Meal Prep
7 Favorite Freezer Containers
8 FAQ
9 More sweets & desserts
10 Creamy Chocolate Dessert Hummus

As it turns out, chickpeas are a pretty blank canvas when it comes to creating either savory or sweet recipes! Swapping out a few ingredients takes hummus from savory to slightly sweet, rich and chocolatey and so creamy.

This chocolate dessert hummus is just like a classic chocolate dip, but with the added benefit of protein from the chickpeas! It is perfect for dunking your favorite fruit, pretzels, or just plain eating by the spoonful.

Reasons You'll ♡ This Recipe

  • it doesn't taste like chickpeas at all: perfectly sweet, creamy and chocolatey
  • it's vegan and gluten-free
  • it's a protein packed snack for your sweet tooth

Recipe Video

Watch the video below to see exactly how I prepped this hummus. You can find more of my recipe videos on my YouTube channel.

Ingredients Notes

  • chickpeas - as the base. We find homemade chickpeas are softer and make for a smoother hummus. Try making a batch of Instant Pot chickpeas!
  • peanut butter - gives a bit of extra creaminess and depth of flavor; feel free to swap for your favorite nut butter, or swap for SunButter as a nut-free alternative.
  • maple syrup - to naturally sweeten. This hummus is mildly sweet as written, but you can add more syrup to make it sweeter.
  • spices - cocoa powder, espresso powder, cinnamon and vanilla extract to give it a rich, chocolatey flavor.
  • almond milk - to thin everything out. I used ⅓ cup but you can add more or less depending on the consistency you'd like.
  • chocolate chips - sprinkled on top or stirred in - for an extra dose of chocolate!

Step by Step Directions

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Combine

In the base of a 7 cup food processor fitted with a steel blade, combine all ingredients except for the chickpeas.

Ingredients for the chocolate hummus in food processor before adding chickpeas

Blend

Blend for 1 minute, scraping down the sides of the food processor halfway through, until mixture is smooth and bubbly.

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Add Chickpeas

Add the chickpeas and process for 2-3 more minutes, scraping sides down and adding more milk as needed. We blended for 2-3 minutes total time to get it super smooth and creamy.

Serve

Serve with fresh fruit, cookies, rice cakes, toast, or pretzels.

Recipe Tips

If you are looking for ULTRA creamy dessert hummus, you have a few options:

  1. Overcook the chickpeas- you can simmer them on the stove for extra time, or add a few minutes onto the Instant Pot cook time. Soft chickpeas make considerably smoother hummus.
  2. Peel the chickpeas- pinch the skins off the chickpeas and discard. This will take 10 minutes, but yields very smooth hummus.

Storage + Meal Prep

  • Fridge - this dessert hummus may be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week
  • Meal prep - we like to portion it out with pre-washed fruit for an easy grab-and-go meal prep snack.
  • Freeze - Freeze in an airtight meal prep container or jar for up to 3 months.

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FAQ

Does it taste like chickpeas?

Dessert hummus really doesn't taste like chickpeas at all. Some people think it tastes similar to brownie batter, but I think it's more airy, kind of similar to a chocolate mousse. Either way, it's smooth and chocolatey, and not overly sweet. You can definitely adjust the sweetener to taste.

What do you serve with it? 

Strawberries and apple slices dunk well into this dessert hummus. You could also try other fruit like kiwi and banana slices, pretzels, or even vanilla wafers. I bet it would be great served on toast, or spread on rice cakes, too! Think of all the ways you would use Nutella and this dessert hummus can fill those shoes, too.

Is dessert hummus healthy?

Due to the sweetener, it's slightly higher in calories than a savory hummus. However these are all natural ingredients and sweeteners, and if you are enjoying it in moderation, I consider it to be a healthier snack option. Definitely healthier than a cream cheese dip, a cookie or a brownie, plus the protein from the chickpeas will help you feel full and satisfied.

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Creamy chocolate dessert hummus in blue bowl with chocolate chips and fresh strawberries

Creamy Chocolate Dessert Hummus

5 from 10 votes
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
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This creamy chocolate dessert hummus is a protein-packed dessert or snack! Perfect for dipping fruit and pretzels in, it's made with chickpeas, peanut butter, cocoa powder, and sweetened with maple syrup.
8 servings

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup natural peanut butter or other nut butter
  • ⅓ cup almond milk or dairy milk - add more as needed
  • 2 teaspoons espresso powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
  • pinch salt
  • 19 oz chickpeas drained and rinsed

Instructions 

  • Combine - In the base of a 7 cup food processor fitted with a steel blade, combine all ingredients except for the chickpeas.
    ingredients for dessert hummus in food processor
  • Blend - Blend for 1 minute, scraping down the sides of the food processor half way through, until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
  • Add chickpeas - Add the chickpeas and process for 2-3 more minutes, scraping sides down a and adding more milk as needed.
  • Serve - with fresh fruit, cookies, rice cakes, toast, or pretzels.

Tips:

Storage
Dessert hummus keeps in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Equipment
If you do not have a food processor, a high speed blender like a Vitamix may work. Cheaper blender models won't be able to blend this hummus.
Ingredient swaps
  • peanut butter may be swapped for almond butter or SunButter
  • almond milk may be swapped for your favorite dairy or non-dairy milk
Smoother hummus
If you are looking for the smoothest hummus possible, consider taking the following extra steps:
  1. overcook your chickpeas (if cooking from scratch)
  2. peeling your chickpeas- squeeze the skin off using your thumb and forefinger

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Nutrition Information

Serving: 1/8 of batch, Calories: 223kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 60mg, Potassium: 320mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 30IU, Vitamin C: 0.9mg, Calcium: 70mg, Iron: 2.5mg
Author: Denise Bustard
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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  1. Mio says

    Posted on 1/20/20 at Posted on 1/20/20

    I've came up with various flavor for hummus never thought of making sweet version it! What an idea! Can' wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 2/3/20 at Posted on 2/3/20

      It sounds weird but is so good! Hope you enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  2. Marta says

    Posted on 7/23/19 at Posted on 7/23/19

    I haven’t tried this recipe yet, but I wonder if adding a little bit of aquafaba would lighten the consistency to a more mousse-like texture! Could be something to try 🙂

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 8/5/19 at Posted on 8/5/19

      Hi Marta! It is possible, I haven't tried. If you give it a try I'd love to hear how it turns out and if it ends up being strong in 'chickpea' flavors.

      Reply
  3. Kate says

    Posted on 5/26/19 at Posted on 5/26/19

    I wanted to post this on Facebook but I could not figure out how. They only way I found to give you free advertising on Facebook was to pin it and then share it on Facebook. I would be over the moon happy if could post straight on Facebook from your webpage because your recipes are dynamite!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 5/27/19 at Posted on 5/27/19

      Thank you so much, Kate! I don't have a Facebook share button anymore, but if you copy the URL and paste it onto Facebook, it will show an image! Hope this helps and thanks so much for sharing <3

      Reply
  4. Sarah Leonard says

    Posted on 12/17/18 at Posted on 12/17/18

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness! This chocolate hummus is so good! Thank you for another wonderful recipe, Denise!!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 12/26/18 at Posted on 12/26/18

      I'm so happy you enjoyed it, Sarah! Thanks so much for your review!

      Reply
  5. Cindy says

    Posted on 7/3/18 at Posted on 7/3/18

    Do you use low-sodium chickpeas?

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 7/8/18 at Posted on 7/8/18

      I did not. You'd probably be fine either way 🙂

      Reply
      • Cindy says

        Posted on 7/12/18 at Posted on 7/12/18

        I used the low-sodium ones, and it turned out well. The chick pea can volume in th US was 15 oz rather than 19 oz, so I just cut back on all the proportions accordingly. However, next time I’ll use 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, as 3/8 teaspoon resulted in a too-cinnamony flavor for me. Thanks for the recipe!

        Reply
        • Denise says

          Posted on 7/12/18 at Posted on 7/12/18

          Thanks so much for sharing, Cindy! I don't know why but in Canada we have 19 oz cans of chickpeas whereas in the US they are 15 oz.

          Reply
  6. Diana says

    Posted on 6/29/18 at Posted on 6/29/18

    Does it matter if the chickpeas keep their little outer skin? Also would it make a big difference if I leave the espresso powder out?

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 7/1/18 at Posted on 7/1/18

      Hi Diana! I don't bother peeling my chickpeas 🙂 You can leave out the espresso powder, it just makes it a tiny bit extra chocolatey. If you have any instant coffee or even a tablespoon of fresh coffee, you could try adding that, but even without it will still be good 🙂

      Reply
  7. Brittany Audra @ Audra's Appetite says

    Posted on 6/24/18 at Posted on 6/24/18

    I love making sweet hummus-type recipes! Can't wait to try this version 🙂

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 6/26/18 at Posted on 6/26/18

      I hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  8. Jill says

    Posted on 6/21/18 at Posted on 6/21/18

    Sounds delicious...what brand do you use for espresso powder?

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 6/26/18 at Posted on 6/26/18

      This is the one I use: https://www.amazon.ca/NESCAF%C3%89-Espresso-Instant-Coffee-100g/dp/B00A3NYP46

      Reply

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