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Fudgy Chocolate Hummus (low added sugar recipe)

Jennifer Hunt, RDN, LD
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Servings 12
Calories 88 kcal

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. 
NUTRITION
Calories 88; Total Fat 3g (Sat Fat 1g); Sodium 63mg; Carbohydrate 14g; Fiber 3g; Sugar 8g (Added Sugar 2g, Naturally Occuring Sugar 6g); Protein 3g.