Creamy Chocolate Hummus Spread (Print Version)

Smooth, chocolate-infused chickpea spread perfect for snacking or fruit dipping.

# Ingredient List:

→ Base

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
03 - 1/4 cup tahini

→ Sweetener & Flavor

04 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 1/4 cup maple syrup (or agave syrup)
06 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Optional Add-ins

08 - 1 to 2 tablespoons dairy-free chocolate chips
09 - 1 to 2 tablespoons peanut butter or almond butter

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place chickpeas, almond milk, tahini, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt into a food processor or high-speed blender.
02 - Process until very smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Add additional almond milk, one tablespoon at a time, to achieve desired consistency.
03 - Taste and modify sweetness or cocoa intensity according to preference.
04 - If desired, pulse in chocolate chips or nut butter for enhanced texture and flavor.
05 - Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and serve chilled or at room temperature alongside fresh fruit, pretzels, or crackers.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • Tastes like dessert but packs protein and fiber so you can eat it for breakfast without judgment
  • Takes literally ten minutes to make and keeps in the fridge for days
02 -
  • The texture gets better after a few hours in the fridge so make it ahead if you can
  • If your tahini is separated stir it really well before measuring or your hummus might look weirdly grainy
03 -
  • Peel the chickpeas if you want it unbelievably smooth it takes five extra minutes and feels weird but works
  • Warm your tahini in the microwave for 20 seconds if it has been sitting in the cupboard forever
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