Creamy Chocolate Hummus Dip (Printer-friendly)

Smooth chocolate chickpea spread ideal for snacking, fruit dips, or toast. Vegan and gluten-free.

# Ingredient List:

→ Base

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

→ Sweetener & Flavor

04 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 1/4 cup maple syrup
06 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
07 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Optional Add-ins

08 - 1–2 tbsp dairy-free chocolate chips
09 - 1–2 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter

# How-To Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in ten minutes, which means you can satisfy a chocolate craving faster than you can order delivery.
  • High in protein and fiber, so you're actually eating something that sticks with you instead of disappearing in five minutes.
  • Works as a dip, spread, or straight-from-the-bowl snack depending on your mood and what's in your kitchen.
02 -
  • Overmixing is almost impossible with this, so blend confidently until you see absolutely zero texture from the chickpeas.
  • The consistency will thicken slightly as it sits in the fridge, so if you're making it ahead, mix it a bit thinner than you think you want.
03 -
  • Use a high-speed blender if you have one, because it creates an almost impossible smoothness that a regular food processor sometimes struggles with.
  • Add the optional mix-ins last and pulse instead of blend so they stay as little surprise pockets of texture rather than disappearing into the mix.
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