Creamy Chocolate Hummus Dip (Printable Version)

A creamy, chocolate-flavored dip that's perfect for snacking, fruit, or spreading with natural ingredients.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
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 to 2 tbsp dairy-free chocolate chips
09 - 1 to 2 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

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

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but packs real protein, so you don't feel guilty dipping fruit into it at 3 PM.
  • Ten minutes from craving to creamy dip means no staring at the oven wondering if you made a mistake.
  • It's naturally vegan and gluten-free without tasting like a compromise or an afterthought.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing your canned chickpeas—the starchy liquid makes the hummus grainy instead of luxurious.
  • The thickness will change slightly as it sits and chills, so blend it a bit thinner than your final desired texture.
03 -
  • A high-speed blender works faster and creates an even silkier texture than a food processor, but both deliver excellent results.
  • If you're serving it to someone who doesn't usually like hummus, don't tell them it's hummus until after they've tasted it—the surprise tends to be the best part.
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