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Chocolate Hummus

April 10, 2019 By Dianna Moates 10 Comments

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Yep, you read it right, Chocolate Hummus. This was a great discovery because I love a little chocolate, but it usually comes with too much sugar and fat.

Now, we can enjoy all of the heart-healthy goodness of chocolate without the extra calories. Although this recipe does contain maple syrup, you could also use Medjool dates, which will add sweetness and fiber.

Chocolate Hummus

This is a beautiful dessert served with organic strawberries (leave the little green tops on), pineapple, or even melon. You could also serve it with pretzels.

One thing to remember is that it doesn’t get quite as smooth as you might hope, but I like a little bit of texture. Let me know what you think.

Craving something sweet? Try another plant-based dessert:

  • Vegan Avocado Brownies
  • Chocolate Chip Chickpea Cookies
  • Avocado Tofu Chocolate Mousse
  • Carrot Chia Pudding
  • Spicy Molasses Bars
Chocolate Hummus with Strawberries and Apple

When preparing this plant-based chocolate hummus recipe, rinse the chickpeas first. You’ll want them to stay at room temperature, so use warm water.

After draining, add them to the food processor along with the cacao powder, maple syrup, sea salt (optional), vanilla, and non-dairy milk. Process the ingredients for a few seconds, scraping down the sides and adding the milk a few tablespoons until you reach a thick but dippable consistency.

For the non-dairy milk, I prefer to use some from my homemade almond milk recipe or even nut or grain milk, which you can learn in my article on How to Make Delicious Homemade Nut, Seed, and Grain-Based Milk.

Is Hummus Heart Healthy?

Is hummus good for blood pressure? Dark chocolate is high in flavonoids, and studies have shown that people who eat more chocolate have lower rates of heart attacks, heart failure, and even death from heart disease.

In addition, researchers found that people who ate chocolate one to three times per month were about 10 percent less likely to be diagnosed with atrial fibrillation than those who ate the sweet treat less than once a month.

vegan "Heart Healthy Chocolate Hummus" recipe, plantbasedcooking.com

And let’s not forget about how good chickpeas are! They help lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and inflammation, and provide several heart-healthy nutrients. Also, because they’re protein-rich, you will feel full and energized.

Even the little tahini in this dark chocolate hummus recipe benefits your heart by lowering harmful cholesterol levels. The calcium and magnesium in tahini may also work to decrease blood pressure naturally.

Chocolate Hummus

Don’t be shy about trying this unusual combination of flavors when considering heart-healthy desserts. If it helps, add a little more sweetener or Stevia if you like your desserts sweeter. I tested it recently, and all of my guests seemed to like it.

This Chocolate Hummus is a quick treat that is guilt-free (in moderation). It can be enjoyed as a dip, a spread, a dessert, or even used to top pancakes!

How to Make Chocolate Hummus

It’s so easy!

After rinsing, add them to a food processor along with the cacao powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, half the non-dairy milk, tahini, and sea salt.

Process this briefly, scraping the sides with a spatula to evenly blend your hummus ingredients. Add another tablespoon of non-dairy milk, and more if needed, until the mixture is smooth yet thick for dipping.

What to eat with chocolate hummus?

This vegan chocolate hummus recipe is perfect for dipping fruits and pretzels in. Try this heart-healthy recipe with melon, strawberries, pineapples, or apples. You could even spread it over some whole-grain toast. It’s sure to be a hit at your next gathering!

I hope you’ll try it and let me know what you think. Sometimes, getting used to a new flavor can take a little time, so give it a chance. I think you’ll find, as I did, that it’s a delicious addition to a plant-based diet.

I’d love to hear your feedback for this Heart Healthy Chocolate Hummus recipe in the comments below! If you have a photo, post it on my Instagram page, tag me using the hashtag #plantbasedcooking in your caption, and I won’t miss it!

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Heart Healthy Chocolate Hummus

A deliciously creamy and chocolatey sweet treat that won't affect your waistline. Serve with strawberries, pineapple or melon and surprise your guests.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Servings: 6 servings

Equipment

  • Colander
  • Food Processor
  • Spatula Set
  • Glass Mixing Bowls with Lids

Ingredients

  • 1 (15-oz.) can no salt added chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup cacao powder or cocoa (cocoa is roasted and cacao is raw)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (or date syrup)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract alcohol-free preferred. Or you could use almond extract.
  • 3-4 tbsp unsweetened non-dairy milk
  • 2 tbsp tahini (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
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Instructions

  • Place drained chickpeas in the bowl of a food processor.
  • Add the cacao powder, maple syrup, salt, vanilla and 2 tablespoons of the non-dairy milk.
  • Process for a few seconds and then scrape down the side with a spatula. Add a few more tablespoons of non-dairy milk until it reaches a consistency that's good for dipping fruit.
  • Serve in a shallow bowl that's good for dipping.

Notes

  • The nutrition label is with unsweetened soy milk and does not include salt.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Heart Healthy Chocolate Hummus
Amount per Serving
Calories
120
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3.7
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.7
g
4
%
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
13.9
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
19.2
g
6
%
Fiber
 
3.3
g
14
%
Sugar
 
8.2
g
9
%
Protein
 
4.3
g
9
%
Vitamin A
 
50
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
0
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
50
mg
5
%
Iron
 
0.7
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The nutrition information is a rough estimate. Values will vary based on variables like specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it’s recommended that you calculate your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.
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  1. Sherry

    January 24, 2023 at 12:59 pm

    5 stars
    I really didn’t think this could be good, but , wow! I love this! We’ve been eating a whole food, plant based diet for a month now and keep our added sweeteners below a teaspoon per day, so this was actually a little too sweet for me. I’ll probably drop the sweetener in half for me, but keep the full amount for my son whose not quite on board yet. He’ll definitely eat beans, now! I’m so thankful to have that dark, rich, chocolate flavor back in my life. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      January 27, 2023 at 4:01 pm

      You’re welcome. I know, it’s surprising how good it is. That’s great you can keep added sweeteners so low, and nice to hear your tastes for it has changed! That’s one of the secrets, isn’t it? If you feel like it, let us know your tips for doing this.

      Reply
  2. Debbie

    May 6, 2023 at 12:37 pm

    I make this recipe but I alter it a bit:

    6 cups cooked chickpeas with their water/juice
    1/4 cup cacao powder
    1/4 cup maple syrup
    2 tsp vanilla extract
    1 tsp almond extract
    1 tsp coffee extract
    2 tablespoons tahini
    No plant milk

    Notice that I reduced the cacao powder, maple syrup, and tahini. This way, there’s less fat and sweetener.

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      May 9, 2023 at 9:29 am

      Sounds great. Might try that myself.

      Reply
  3. Susan D.

    May 11, 2023 at 4:50 pm

    Is there any other sweetener you could use like monkfruit or stevia?

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      May 11, 2023 at 5:02 pm

      Sure you could used your favorite. Although I haven’t tested it, it seems like it’d work in this recipe. While some artificial sweeteners are unhealthy, I feel like monk fruit could be a good choice. Let us know if it works for you.

      Reply
  4. Kathy O

    September 8, 2023 at 2:18 pm

    4 stars
    I love chocolate so this hummus is a hit. I also reduce the amount of sweetener. And as an option add in cinnamon or cayenne pepper. Another great addition is to reduce the milk and use espresso coffee (I did see the comment about coffee extract – but I don’t have that and can make a cup of espresso fast)

    This is also great on waffles.

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      September 8, 2023 at 2:58 pm

      I love the idea of trying this on waffles and adding cinnamon and a little kick of cayenne pepper. I’ll have to try that soon. 🙂 I’ll bet espresso is a great addition, as well! Thanks for the tips.

      Reply
  5. Lilylui

    October 18, 2023 at 8:04 am

    Well I must be the only person to find this awful, it tastes like beans and three people who tried also knew beans were in it. I used chickpeas, how do you get the chickpea smell and taste to go away? I didn’t use tahini as too high in fat

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      October 18, 2023 at 11:57 am

      Ha, I understand, the idea of using beans for something sweet just doesn’t seem right. I’m so excited to be able to eat something healthy while enjoying it as a sweet treat that I think it overcomes any concerns I have about the bean taste. I actually love the recipe. Maybe the tahini helps some with the flavor… I’m not sure. Did you use unsalted beans? Perhaps having salt might make the chickpeas more obvious. I’ll keep noodling on what might help and let you know.

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