Rich, creamy and just sweet enough, this Fudgy Chocolate Hummus will have everyone reaching for apples and strawberries to dig in!
Lots of lessons have been learned around here but one that I figured out quick was that dip makes fruits and veggies more fun. Whether it be salad dressing, hummus, guac, yogurt dip or even marinara, there is something exciting about dunking and eating with your hands. This Fudgy Chocolate Hummus has become a family favorite as a lunch box addition for my kids and hubby and by the spoonful after lunch for me!
After reviewing several chocolate hummus options available in the grocery store, I decided to create my own version, always determined to elevate flavors and amp up the nutrition.
Chocolate hummus needs to be sweet but this one uses mostly pureed dates to sweeten it up. These naturally sweet dried fruit include fiber and a handful of minerals which means they don’t have empty calories like traditional white sugar. Dates are often found in the produce department at a traditional grocery store or can be located with the dried fruit. Make sure to choose medjool dates as these are moist and meaty- perfect for blending up into the hummus.
Oh, and don’t forget to take out the pit, the oblong seed stuck in the middle. If you do, your food processor won’t like you. I may or may not know this from experience.
Traditional hummus is an easy dip to blend up and this Fudgy Chocolate Hummus is the same. You will need a handful of pantry ingredients and your food processor… and at the end you will want a clean finger or two for test tasting.
Several months ago this was one of the recipes I made with a group of preschoolers for a Mommy & Me Cooking Class. This kids helped add all the ingredients and the smiles they gave when it was time to test taste was priceless.
Feel free to use traditional cocoa powder for the chocolate goodness or choose cacao powder for a similar flavor but with higher antioxidant value. While the coconut oil could be left out if you don’t have it around, this tiny bit of coconut flavor makes the chocolate taste more like chocolate… these are the tiny secrets that you learn from chefs, cook books and just getting messy in the kitchen.
Fudgy Chocolate Hummus is a recipe that gets a checkmark for easy, tasty and full of wholesome ingredients. It only takes 5 minutes to swirl into a sweet and creamy dip but if you have one more minute, shave some dark chocolate on top! Happy dipping!
Fudgy Chocolate Hummus (low added sugar recipe)
Ingredients
- 15 oz can chick peas drained and rinsed
- 4 large medjool dates
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder or cacao powder
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp creamy almond butter no salt added
- 5 tbsp almond milk unsweetened
- ½ tbsp coconut oil unrefined
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp honey or preferred liquid sweetener
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add pitted dates and cover with water. Microwave for 1 minute (or allow dates to steep in hot water for 10 minutes to soften).
- Drain water from the dates and add to the food processor followed by the rest of the ingredients. Puree for 30-60 seconds and then scrape down the sides. Repeat this process 2 or 3 more times or until hummus meets preferred creamy texture.
- Optional: If chocolate hummus is too stiff, add almond milk in 1/2-1 tbsp increments until preferred texture.
Notes
- Serving Suggestions- with strawberries, sliced apples, pretzels or graham crackers
- Top with shaved 80% dark chocolate and/or chopped or slivered nuts.
Making snacks and treats at home gives you the opportunity to choose the ingredients and how much.
If you are a chocolate fan, this recipe is for you.
If you prefer quick & easy recipes, this is it!
If your family loves dipping anything and everything, here you go!
If you need a last minute snack for a party, you’ve got this!
Fudgy Chocoloate Humms is a creamy cocoa-infused dip, low in sugar, high in nutrition and surprisingly tasty. Let me know if you try it out!
