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Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert Hummus

3 March, 2014 70 Comments

I was hesitant to call this masterpiece “dessert” hummus because that implies that eating it in-between breakfast, lunch and dinner would be a no-no.

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But that’s most definitely a yes-yes. In fact, I encourage it!

“Dessert” merely implies that this isn’t the salty, garlicy luscious legume fest that we’re usually drooling over. This is the sweet, chocolatey, peanut buttery kind that kills me every.freaking.time.

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I could tell you to eat it with apples or gluten-free-sugar-free-taste-free cookies, but lez be honest and say that the vehicle of choice here is a spoon. Or a shovel.

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Or a finger.

Or a tongue.

No judgements.

For whatever reason, this delicacy grows exponentially in deliciousness after it has been refrigerated. The texture is STUPID good. You’ll know what I mean when you taste it. The moral of the story is that good things come to those who wait, so let your lovely legumes chill in the fridge for a good hour or two before you faceplant into them.

 

hummus5I originally created this recipe as one of the forty for my pals over at Simple Truth, so if you’ve already seen it over there, I’m sorry for the repeat. But this is so darn good that I had to share it over on this space, too. It would be straight-up rude not to.

Go make thissss okeee bye.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert Hummus

★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
  • Author: Alexis
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 6
  • Category: Appetizer
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Description

A sweet twist on classic hummus, loaded with creamy peanut butter, cocoa and pure maple syrup!


Ingredients

  • 1-15oz can of chickpeas, drained and very well rinsed
  • 1/4 cup natural creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Drain chickpeas and rinse very well. Combine all ingredients in a large food processor.
  2. Blend for a full two minutes. Scrape down the sides and blend a bit longer, or until very smooth.
  3. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.
  4. Serve with pretzels, apple slices, cookies, graham crackers, etc.

Notes

Recipe originally posted on Simple Truth

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Comments

  1. Shashi @ http://runninsrilankan.com says

    3 March, 2014 at 9:54 am

    YUM! Brilliant dessert idea Alexis! This looks too good for a spoon -I think I am gonna need a shovel!

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      5 March, 2014 at 6:24 pm

      You’re so right–a shovel, indeed!

      Reply
  2. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

    3 March, 2014 at 10:16 am

    LOVE dessert hummus and LOVE PB and chocolate, so this basically is a match made in heaven!

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      5 March, 2014 at 6:23 pm

      It’s my new fave combo! So heavenly.

      Reply
  3. Ang @ Nutty for Life says

    3 March, 2014 at 10:32 am

    Eat it with your finger, right out of the processor, but make sure it’s not plugged in! Haha that could end badly. Dessert hummus is the greatest. I do like to eat it with apples, though 😉

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      5 March, 2014 at 6:23 pm

      Oh dear….turning the food processor off is definitely a good idea! SO good with apples 🙂

      Reply
  4. Davida @ The Healthy Maven says

    3 March, 2014 at 10:35 am

    I’m thinking fistfuls…but as mentioned, post-beano.

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      5 March, 2014 at 6:22 pm

      Legit I need to start taking beano….#TMI

      Reply
  5. Melissa @ Nourish By Melissa says

    3 March, 2014 at 10:40 am

    Dessert hummus?! This must be heaven! Looks like it’s kind of the uncooked batter from chickpea cookies! Aka. DELICIOUS!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      5 March, 2014 at 6:22 pm

      You’re spot on! This is TOTALLY like chickpea cookie batter 🙂 AKA heaven!

      Reply
  6. annie @ chase that i love says

    3 March, 2014 at 10:57 am

    What a super hummus! And I definitely wouldn’t save it for dessert. This is for anytime.

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      5 March, 2014 at 6:21 pm

      Agreed. Dessert shmessert.

      Reply
  7. Dana @ Conscious Kitchen Blog says

    3 March, 2014 at 12:28 pm

    What a creative idea! Hummus has always been a savory snack in mind. I love that you went to opposite direction… and no, there’s no need to save it for dessert.

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      5 March, 2014 at 6:21 pm

      Glad we’re in agreement! Hummus is just fabulous, sweet or savory!

      Reply
  8. cheri says

    3 March, 2014 at 2:20 pm

    This look amazing, how creative!

    Reply
  9. whatjessicabakednext... says

    3 March, 2014 at 3:06 pm

    This looks divine!

    Reply
  10. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    3 March, 2014 at 3:49 pm

    I just so happen to have ALL of these ingredients…I think it’s a sign? 😉 And seriously…how amazing are chickpeas? They can do so much!

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      5 March, 2014 at 4:40 pm

      It’s most definitely a sign! You NEED to make this, lady.

      Reply
  11. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    3 March, 2014 at 4:38 pm

    Ermagherddddd. Sub some AB for the PB and I’d be face planting right into this. I’ve never tried dessert hummus before, but I’m thinking that’s what I’ll be doing with the can of chickpeas that’s been hanging out in my pantry for far too long.

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      5 March, 2014 at 4:39 pm

      Fo shooooo girl! Dessert hummus is seriously the bomb. I want to start a line of sweet hummuses!!!

      Reply
  12. Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes says

    3 March, 2014 at 5:17 pm

    What a great idea! I need to try this because I’ve never had a sweet hummus. The flavour combinations sound so yummy – chocolate and peanut butter are life.

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      5 March, 2014 at 4:39 pm

      Yes, you must try it! It’s my new favorite vehicle for apple slices 🙂

      Reply
  13. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    3 March, 2014 at 5:32 pm

    I would potentially be willing to suffer the stomach consequences to eat this…. Or in the chickpeas for potatoes. Just kidding… Or am I?

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      5 March, 2014 at 4:38 pm

      This is totes worth the tummmy troubles…I promise.

      Reply
  14. Matt @ Runner Savvy says

    3 March, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    Definitely interesting…

    Reply
  15. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

    3 March, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    I def want to faceplant in this right now!! YUM!

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      5 March, 2014 at 6:18 pm

      Faceplanting is encouraged 🙂

      Reply
  16. Julia says

    4 March, 2014 at 12:15 pm

    How about I just eat this for breakfast and call it good? Deal? Deal! Love that this is a chocolatey creamy deeelicious treat with nothing but good-for-you-edness in it! I’m dying to try it!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      5 March, 2014 at 4:37 pm

      I say that’s a delio, my friend! I just finished the rest of it and I’m kind of mourning.

      Reply
  17. Beth says

    4 March, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    Your style of writing is awesome.

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      5 March, 2014 at 4:37 pm

      Thanks so much, Beth!

      Reply
  18. Jess @ JessieBear What Will You Wear? says

    4 March, 2014 at 5:31 pm

    deeeee-liiiish

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      5 March, 2014 at 4:35 pm

      It’s my new fave! It’s the BOMB with apple slices.

      Reply
  19. Selena @ thenutritiouskitchen.com says

    5 March, 2014 at 11:18 pm

    This is SO calling my name! It looks like a creamy peanut butter cookie dough, basically all I need in life 🙂 aI’m afraid to make it because I know I’ll eat it all in one sitting…

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      7 March, 2014 at 2:55 pm

      Literally, it’s all you need in life. I’m about to make another batch and buy a gazillion apples at the store for dippage!

      Reply
  20. Ashley says

    6 March, 2014 at 11:31 am

    I’m totally intrigued by this! It sounds delicious! I bet this is delicious with an apple – I usually just use peanut butter but this sounds so much better!

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      7 March, 2014 at 2:48 pm

      I just finished it off with my last gala apple…off to the store I go!

      Reply
  21. Cassie says

    11 March, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    I need this RIGHT NOW!!! (so hungry, I should just go eat my lunch and stop looking at all your delish recipes)

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      12 March, 2014 at 12:18 am

      Bahaha you DO need it right now. It’s seriously beyond delish!

      Reply
  22. Ashley says

    23 March, 2014 at 9:00 am

    This dip was a huge hit at a birthday party, and my toddler loved it, too! Yesterday I decided to wing it and make a similar dip. My husband even liked it! Chickpeas, almond butter, water, vanilla, dates, coconut cream, and cinnamon. Yum!

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      26 March, 2014 at 9:57 pm

      How ironic–did you see the recipe I posted recently for snickerdoodle hummus? I should have added coconut cream!! Great minds think alike 🙂

      Reply
  23. LB says

    29 March, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    Oh my!! YUM YUM YUM! I just made it and it’s chilling in my frig!! YUM YUM YUM!! That’s a 6 YUM rating. Very rare when it comes to beans and chocolate. The black bean brownies and the chickpea chocolate chip cookie didn’t come close.
    I know this is sacrilige, but I ran out of chick peas and used navy beans. In case you’re wondering, they are a most excellent substitute. Next I’ll have to try the snickerdoodle hummus. Are you thinking of a chocolate chip cookie hummus? Brownie hummus? Pleeez!!

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      6 April, 2014 at 11:37 pm

      Six yums?!? Fabulous!! I’m glad to know that navy beans worked well! Brownie hummus sounds amaaaaze–I’ll get to work 😉

      Reply
  24. Violette says

    3 August, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    Will this survive if I freeze it? I’m going away and I want to be able to just defrost it to eat again when I get back!

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      3 August, 2014 at 8:14 pm

      I’m not sure–I’ve never tried that! I don’t really see why not though. Hope it works out 🙂

      Reply
  25. Dana Renee' says

    29 August, 2014 at 12:37 pm

    This is perfect! I was looking for an easy healthy fruit dip other than the same old fruit dip people normally make. This will be perfect to liven up the kids’ school lunches. A little tip on the juice from cans – I always save any can-juice from beans, veggies, etc. and freeze to use in future soups or as the base to cook rice, quinoa, etc. I also save the juice from canned fruit (not the syrupy kinds), add water and freeze into pops or we just drink it as a juice.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      2 September, 2014 at 9:55 am

      I’m so glad you liked it, Dana!

      Reply
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    24 July, 2016 at 7:01 am

    There are a lot of plan choices as meals baked when it comes to special diets.
    Teach the sentence words for preparing materials to cook.

    If mostly you are cooking dinner for your family –
    a 6 quart is probably your best bet.

    Reply
  27. Taylor says

    7 April, 2018 at 9:48 am

    Yum! Would be good with strawberries, too!

    Reply

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