Give this super healthy chocolate hummus recipe a try, and you will be completely shocked at how delicious it tastes!
Dark chocolate hummus
This is one of those recipes you really need to try for yourself to believe.
Imagine a secretly healthy chocolate dip that tastes surprisingly like actual chocolate brownie batter.
Upon reading the ingredients, you will think there is no way the final results could possibly taste like dessert.
And yet, with thousands of positive reader reviews on the original recipe, you can rest assured this rich and fudgy chocolate brownie dip is loved even by people who normally have no interest in healthy desserts whatsoever.
In fact, it is so good that companies have even started making their own versions and selling it in stores!
Also try this Healthy Banana Bread – Oil Free Recipe
What is dessert hummus?
Back in 2011, I first posted a recipe for chickpea cookie dough hummus.
At the time, people had never heard of bean-based cookie dough, and you definitely didn’t see dessert hummus at the grocery store.
While some readers thought the idea sounded way too strange (and honestly, who could blame them?!), many others were curious and willing to give it a try.
As more and more people tried the recipe, they found that they actually really loved it!
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Above – Chickpea Cookie Dough Dip
(Be sure to try the original version, if you somehow haven’t yet.)
The dessert hummus recipe quickly went viral, with features in mainstream media and across the national news.
And it inspired thousands of food bloggers to make and post their own versions of the recipe online.
After the cookie dough flavor’s incredible success, I knew absolutely that there needed to be a chocolate version.
And the chocolate hummus did not disappoint.
Just try it for yourself to see. It tastes like straight up brownie batter!
Chocolate hummus recipe video
Above, watch the step by step video
Can you buy chocolate hummus?
Mainstream brands such as Sabra, Trader Joe’s, Aldi, HEB, and Boar’s Head have picked up on the sweet hummus trend and offer numerous different packaged flavors, including snickerdoodle, peanut butter, vanilla bean, and pumpkin pie.
I like to make my own dessert hummus dip at home, because it enables me to choose how much sugar and other ingredients to add.
Making your own at home is also more cost effective. However, if you are in a rush, store bought can be a great choice.
What do you serve with it?
The recipe is a tasty center for a party dessert hummus platter with fresh fruit like strawberries, bananas, sliced apples, and raspberries.
Or dip in pretzels, graham crackers, or any of my Healthy Cookie Recipes.
You can also spread it on pancakes, use it as a frosting for cake or Vegan Brownies, mix it into Overnight Oats or Chia Pudding, or eat it straight from the bowl with a spoon.
What are the ingredients?
The main ingredient in this brownie batter hummus is beans, and you can use black beans, cannellini beans, or chickpeas or garbanzo beans for true hummus.
It differs from savory hummus in that the garlic, olive oil, tahini, and other savory ingredients found in traditional hummus recipes have been replaced with cocoa powder, chocolate chips, almond or peanut butter, and sweetener of choice (such as pure maple syrup, sugar, honey, or stevia for weight watcher friendly and sugar free).
Because it is portable, easy to serve, and a fan favorite, chocolate hummus is a great choice for parties.
If you are feeling extra adventurous, serve it as a Super Bowl or game day appetizer or snack, along with some homemade Buffalo Cauliflower Wings!
How to make different flavors
Add a few drops of pure peppermint extract to turn it into mint chocolate hummus.
Throw in some shredded coconut and a little almond extract for almond joy.
You can go with chocolate peanut butter or this Homemade Nutella as your nut butter of choice.
Or sprinkle in a little ground cinnamon and cayenne for Mexican chocolate.
Add a pinch of instant coffee for a mocha flavored hummus.
*If you are a hummus purist or just hate the sound of the words “sweet hummus,” feel free to simply call it something else. Personally, I like to call this “Chocolate Brownie Dip” when I serve it, because it sounds so much more appealing to me!
Chocolate Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 can black beans (For low-carb, try this Keto Cookie Dough Dip)
- 3 1/2 tbsp regular or dutch cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sweetener of choice
- 1/3 cup fat source of choice (see note below)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- optional chocolate chips or other add-ins
Instructions
- *Feel free to sub chickpeas or white beans for the black beans. Or you can use 1 1/2 cups cooked beans instead of canned.To make the chocolate hummus, drain and rinse beans well. Combine all ingredients except add-ins in a food processor until completely smooth like brownie batter. Stir in chocolate chips if using. (A few commenters had success with a blender, but a food processor will yield a smoother texture.) Leftovers can be covered and refrigerated 4-5 days. A few serving suggestions are listed earlier in the post.View Nutrition Facts
Video
Notes
More Healthy Chocolate Desserts
(Or these Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies)
Hi Katie,
Could this be used as frosting for a cake? Would it be able to be piped for simple decorations on a cake as well? I am considering using this as a healthy frosting on my child’s cake for their first birthday.
Ma’am! This is sooo delicious! Thank you!
Now, a new chocolate addiction 😁😋😉🥹
Could I use avacado as the fat of choice?
I love this recipe! Such a delicious evening snack with strawberries or apples when I’m craving something sweet. I used raw almond butter for my fat and one time used maple syrup for my sweetener, one time used homemade date syrup/paste. I’m wondering if you’ve ever tried just using soaked dates as the sweetener, and if so, how many grams or cups of dates would you recommend?
Hi Kate, I am in a temporary housing situation as I am traveling for work. I really want to make this, but I do not have my food processor with me. Do you think it is possible to get this smooth and well combined maybe with an immersion blender or another method?
Thanks!
A family favourite! It even won the hearts of our very picky kids. My daughter loved to dip her fruits in it, which offers a great and balanced snack. I personally love to spread it on a Belgian waffle and add strawberries and or bananas for a filling and energizing breakfast !
Astonishingly delicious! This recipe is healthy enough not to sabotage my (mostly) clean lifestyle. I used chickpeas, local honey, and almond butter with the oil drained off. Conscious of salt intake, I reduced it to one (grinder) twist of pink sea salt. Katie’s chocolate hummus recipe is a keeper!