This Chocolate Hummus Tastes Like Brownie Batter (And It’s Actually Healthy)
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This Chocolate Hummus Tastes Like Brownie Batter (And It’s Actually Healthy)

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10 mins
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12
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If You’ve Tried Chocolate Hummus, Than You Know…

This is the healthy dessert dip that will win anyone over! I can make chocolate hummus in just a few minutes, with pantry ingredients and it’s a great dip to make ahead of time since it keeps in the fridge for one week.

Whether you’re bringing it to a party, prepping a snack for the week, or just need something chocolatey ASAP, homemade Chocolate Hummus is always the answer.

How to Make Chocolate Hummus

Melt Chocolate: Heat chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl for 20–30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.

Blend: Add chickpeas, tahini, honey, cocoa powder, espresso powder (if using), vanilla, salt, and melted chocolate to a food processor or blender and blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides and adding milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until smooth and scoopable (like a soft frosting).

Taste and add more honey (for sweetness) or a pinch of salt (to enhance the chocolate flavor), if needed.

Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl. Optional: sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top, or drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. This is seriously so good you will want to eat it with a spoon, but I recommend dipping strawberries, apples, bananas, pretzels, graham cracker squares, or rice cakes. Let me know what other favorites you come up with! Make sure to try my traditional Hummus recipe, too!
(Lauren Allen)
Lauren Allen
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This Chocolate Hummus Tastes Like Brownie Batter (And It’s Actually Healthy)
Lauren Allen
Time
10 mins
(Prep 10 mins)
Servings
12
ingredients
  • 3 ounces dark chocolate, 60-70 percent chopped
  • 1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, drained*
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1/3 cup honey (or powdered sugar)
  • 3 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder (optional*)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (plus more to taste)
  • 2-4 tablespoons milk of choice (as needed)
For serving
  • Strawberry, banana, or apple slices
  • Pretzels
  • Graham crackers
  • Vanilla wafers
  • Rice cake chips
Instructions
STEP 1
Melt chocolate: Add chopped chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 20–30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
STEP 2
Blend: Add chickpeas, tahini, honey, cocoa powder, espresso powder (if using), vanilla, salt, and melted chocolate to a food processor or blender and blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides and adding milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until smooth and scoopable (like a soft frosting).
STEP 3
Taste and add more honey (for sweetness) or a pinch of salt (to enhance the chocolate flavor), if needed.
To serve
Transfer to a serving bowl. Optional: sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top, or drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Yield:
~1 1/2 cups (12 servings). Serving Size: 2 Tablespoons.
Chickpeas
Removing the chickpea skins will make the hummus extra smooth and dessert-like.
Texture:
If you’re having trouble getting it smooth, try blending with an immersion blender, adding milk as needed.
Storing Instructions:
Keep leftover hummus in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.003g, Cholesterol: 0.2mg, Sodium: 53mg, Potassium: 100mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 6IU, Vitamin C: 0.3mg, Calcium: 15mg, Iron: 1mg
Lauren Allen
Lauren Allen
Author
Lauren Allen is the founder of Tastes Better From Scratch. Visit her food blog at TastesBetterFromScratch.com.