5 from 87 votes
Chocolate Hummus
Chocolate hummus blends black beans with cocoa powder and almond butter to create a creamy and smooth spread. Its subtly sweet and chocolaty flavor works well as a healthy dessert dip or snack. This recipe uses coconut sugar and vanilla extract to enhance the taste while maintaining a silky texture that can be adjusted by adding water or maple syrup. It’s a unique spin on traditional hummus with a rich, velvety consistency.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
16
servings
Calories:
53 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz.) can black beans , drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder or cacao
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup almond butter (or nut butter of choice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 2 tablespoons water (or maple syrup)
Instructions
- In the bowl of a large food processor fitted with an "S" blade, add in the black beans, cacao powder, sugar, almond butter, vanilla, and salt. Process until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the machine, as needed.
- Next, add 2 tablespoons of water (or use maple syrup for a sweeter flavor), and blend again, until the mixture looks glossy. It should have a smooth, whipped consistency. You can add more water as needed, or adjust the flavor from here.
- Serve the chocolate hummus right away, or store it in the fridge to chill, where it will thicken up further. This can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Notes
- Store chocolate hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days to preserve freshness and texture.
- Adjust the thickness by adding more water or maple syrup when blending to achieve your preferred consistency and sweetness.
- This hummus can be served chilled or at room temperature depending on your preference.
- Use smooth almond butter or other nut butters for best blending results and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
53kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
34mg
(1%)
Potassium
57mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 53
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 53kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 57mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.