Healthy Chocolate Hummus

This healthy Chocolate Hummus recipe is easy to make in 5 minutes! It's a nutritious dip, appetizer, dessert, snack or spread that everyone in my family, including my kids, loves. This dessert hummus recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, has no refined sugar & it's vegan!

I get so excited when I create healthy snacks that my kids love! And words can't describe how much they enjoy this chocolate hummus recipe.

My 1 year old literally dipped a pretzel into the Chocolate Hummus, licked it off, and then dipped again. She didn't even care to eat the pretzel, it was simply the vehicle used to eat more dessert hummus! She actually ended up just asking for a spoon!

As soon as one batch is eaten, they ask to make more and I happily oblige because not only is this chocolate hummus healthy, but it's easy to make and ready in 5 minutes! Plus it's gluten-free, dairy-free, has no refined sugar & it's vegan!

Chocolate Hummus: Ingredients & Substitutions 

• Chickpeas. To make this Chocolate Hummus recipe I used a 15 oz can of chickpeas. You can use 1 ¼ cup of cooked chickpeas if you like to prepare your own. White beans (northern beans) can also be used in place of chickpeas.
• Peanut Butter. Any nut or seed butter works well in this recipe. Peanut butter is my favorite, however some other ideas include: tahini, cashew butter, almond butter, sunflower seed butter, etc.
• Honey. Maple syrup can be used in place of honey to make this recipe vegan.
• Coconut Sugar. Any granulated sugar works well in this recipe. Also, if you like your chocolate treats extra dark and not too sweet you may be able to reduce the amount of coconut sugar. My goal was to make a Chocolate Hummus that my entire family enjoyed, but I could have definitely used only 2 tablespoons of coconut sugar! You can replace the coconut sugar with more honey or maple syrup as well, however I appreciate the texture and taste the coconut sugar imparts in this dessert hummus recipe.
• Cocoa Powder. Use your favorite unsweetened cocoa powder. For a dark version use a dark cocoa powder!
• Almond milk. Any dairy-free or regular dairy milk can be used with great results. Just be sure to choose one that complies with your dietary needs.
• Sea salt. Depending on the salt content of your peanut butter you many not need much salt. I recommend starting with ¼ tsp and adding more if necessary.

How to make Chocolate Hummus 

This chocolate hummus recipe is so easy to make that it literally is ready in 5 minutes from start to finish! However, here are a few notes to ensure your dessert hummus making success!

Use a Vitamix!

If you've been around my blog for a while this should go without saying, but the best way to achieve the ultimate creamy dreamy chocolate hummus you can is by using a Vitamix blender! Yes, you can use any blender to make this, but Vitamix is the best.

Check out my Vitamix Buying Guide where I give my exhaustive reasons for choosing a Vitamix blender almost a decade ago, and give my top recommendations about which model to buy!

Rinse & Drain Garbanzo Beans! 

The first step in making this chocolate hummus is rinsing and draining the chickpeas. Make sure to use warm water (not cold) to rinse them, because warm or room temperature ingredients blend better than cold ones!

Add ingredients in the order listed (wet first). 

When blending in a Vitamix it's very important to add the wet ingredients first. This ensures there is enough liquid at the bottom of the container to get the blending process started and to ensure a smooth and even blend.

Scrape down the sides and resume blending.

Depending on the size of blending container you have, you may need to stop blending, use a spatula to scrape down the sides, and then resume blending. Sometimes peanut butter can get stuck to the sides and it's important to make sure all the ingredients are incorporated and the mixture is homogenous (uniform throughout).

Add more almond milk if necessary. 

I did not have to do this, and 2 TBS was just right for me every time I tested this recipe, however there are many factors (consistency of your peanut butter, moistness of the chickpeas, etc.) that could effect the amount of almond milk needed to achieve the perfect chocolate hummus consistency. I recommend adding ½ - 1 TBS at a time.

Serving suggestions

This Chocolate Hummus can be served as a fun dip, appetizer, dessert or snack. It also makes a great spread. Move over Nutella, there's a healthier (and dare I say tastier) creamy chocolate spread on the scene!

Smear this Chocolate Hummus on toast made with homemade bread, banana bread, muffins, french toast, pancakes, waffles, etc. etc. There's no limit to the delicious ways to enjoy this healthy Chocolate Hummus!

Store/freeze

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature slowly, do not microwave. 

FAQs about Chocolate Hummus

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