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Dark Chocolate Dessert Hummus

This Dark Chocolate Dessert Hummus recipe is rich, decadent, and super easy to make. It's a must-have healthy dark chocolate dessert to serve this summer, which is gluten-free and vegan. Serve this sweet hummus with fresh seasonal fruit.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 20 minutes
Blend Time 6 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 200kcal
Author Rebecca Taig

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 1- 15 ounce can garbanzo beans drained and rinsed with skin removed
  • 6 tablespoons (30g) dutch process cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon espresso powder, (optional)
  • ⅓ cup (85g) peanut butter
  • ¼ cup (60ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons (60ml) milk (dairy or dairy-free), add more milk for a thinner consistency if desired
  • flaky sea salt, optional garnish

Instructions

  • Drain chickpeas. Using a colander, drain and rinse your chickpeas. On the outer surface, the chickpeas have a skin, which I recommend removing for an overall better hummus texture. Keep a small bowl to the side and separate the chickpeas with the skins removed.
  • Blend the ingredients. Using a high-speed blender or food processor with an "S" blade, add all of the ingredients, minus the milk. Blend for 3 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the milk. Blend for another 2-3 minutes until smooth.
    (At this point if you'd like a thinner texture, add a splash of more milk. The texture should resemble thick brownie batter, but will thicken a bit further when refrigerated.)
  • Transfer and Refrigerate. Add the chocolate hummus to a medium-sized bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the flavors to absorb. Top with flaky sea salt and serve.

Notes

Do I have to peel the skin off of the chickpeas?
This is an optional step that I think leads to an overall better texture, but no, you do not have to technically remove the skins.
Refrigerate the dip for 1 hour before serving. This will allow all of the flavors to absorb and yield a more rich chocolatey flavor. 

Nutrition

Serving: 4 tablespoons | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 468mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg