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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Dessert » Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert Hummus
    ★★★★★ from 4 reviews

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert Hummus

    Published Mar 3, 2014 · Modified Nov 8, 2021 · by Alexis Joseph · 98 Comments

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    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.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert Hummus.jpg

    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.

    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.

    hummus

    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 4 reviews
    • Author: Alexis
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Total Time: 10 mins
    • Yield: 6 1x
    • Category: Appetizer
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    Description

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


    Ingredients

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    • 1-15oz can of chickpeas, drained and very well rinsed
    • ¼ cup natural creamy peanut butter
    • ¼ 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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    About Alexis Joseph


    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Dana Renee' says

      August 29, 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

        September 02, 2014 at 9:55 am

        I'm so glad you liked it, Dana!

        Reply
    2. Dana Renee' says

      August 29, 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

        September 02, 2014 at 9:55 am

        I'm so glad you liked it, Dana!

        Reply
    3. Violette says

      August 03, 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

        August 03, 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
    4. Violette says

      August 03, 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

        August 03, 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
    5. LB says

      March 29, 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

        April 06, 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
    6. LB says

      March 29, 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

        April 06, 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
    7. Ashley says

      March 23, 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

        March 26, 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
    8. Ashley says

      March 23, 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

        March 26, 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
    9. Cassie says

      March 11, 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

        March 12, 2014 at 12:18 am

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

        Reply
    10. Cassie says

      March 11, 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

        March 12, 2014 at 12:18 am

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

        Reply
    11. Ashley says

      March 06, 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

        March 07, 2014 at 2:48 pm

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

        Reply
    12. Ashley says

      March 06, 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

        March 07, 2014 at 2:48 pm

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

        Reply
    13. Selena @ thenutritiouskitchen.com says

      March 05, 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

        March 07, 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
    14. Selena @ thenutritiouskitchen.com says

      March 05, 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

        March 07, 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
    15. Jess @ JessieBear What Will You Wear? says

      March 04, 2014 at 5:31 pm

      deeeee-liiiish

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 05, 2014 at 4:35 pm

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

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

      March 04, 2014 at 5:31 pm

      deeeee-liiiish

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 05, 2014 at 4:35 pm

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

        Reply
    17. Beth says

      March 04, 2014 at 12:21 pm

      Your style of writing is awesome.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 05, 2014 at 4:37 pm

        Thanks so much, Beth!

        Reply
    18. Beth says

      March 04, 2014 at 12:21 pm

      Your style of writing is awesome.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 05, 2014 at 4:37 pm

        Thanks so much, Beth!

        Reply
    19. Julia says

      March 04, 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

        March 05, 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
    20. Julia says

      March 04, 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

        March 05, 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
    21. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

      March 03, 2014 at 9:24 pm

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

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 05, 2014 at 6:18 pm

        Faceplanting is encouraged 🙂

        Reply
    22. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

      March 03, 2014 at 9:24 pm

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

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 05, 2014 at 6:18 pm

        Faceplanting is encouraged 🙂

        Reply
    23. Matt @ Runner Savvy says

      March 03, 2014 at 8:56 pm

      Definitely interesting...

      Reply
    24. Matt @ Runner Savvy says

      March 03, 2014 at 8:56 pm

      Definitely interesting...

      Reply
    25. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

      March 03, 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

        March 05, 2014 at 4:38 pm

        This is totes worth the tummmy troubles...I promise.

        Reply
    26. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

      March 03, 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

        March 05, 2014 at 4:38 pm

        This is totes worth the tummmy troubles...I promise.

        Reply
    27. Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes says

      March 03, 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

        March 05, 2014 at 4:39 pm

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

        Reply
    28. Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes says

      March 03, 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

        March 05, 2014 at 4:39 pm

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

        Reply
    29. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

      March 03, 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

        March 05, 2014 at 4:39 pm

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

        Reply
    30. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

      March 03, 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

        March 05, 2014 at 4:39 pm

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

        Reply
    31. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

      March 03, 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

        March 05, 2014 at 4:40 pm

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

        Reply
    32. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

      March 03, 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

        March 05, 2014 at 4:40 pm

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

        Reply
    33. whatjessicabakednext... says

      March 03, 2014 at 3:06 pm

      This looks divine!

      Reply
    34. whatjessicabakednext... says

      March 03, 2014 at 3:06 pm

      This looks divine!

      Reply
    35. cheri says

      March 03, 2014 at 2:20 pm

      This look amazing, how creative!

      Reply
    36. cheri says

      March 03, 2014 at 2:20 pm

      This look amazing, how creative!

      Reply
    37. Dana @ Conscious Kitchen Blog says

      March 03, 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

        March 05, 2014 at 6:21 pm

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

        Reply
    38. Dana @ Conscious Kitchen Blog says

      March 03, 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

        March 05, 2014 at 6:21 pm

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

        Reply
    39. annie @ chase that i love says

      March 03, 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

        March 05, 2014 at 6:21 pm

        Agreed. Dessert shmessert.

        Reply
    40. annie @ chase that i love says

      March 03, 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

        March 05, 2014 at 6:21 pm

        Agreed. Dessert shmessert.

        Reply
    41. Melissa @ Nourish By Melissa says

      March 03, 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

        March 05, 2014 at 6:22 pm

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

        Reply
    42. Melissa @ Nourish By Melissa says

      March 03, 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

        March 05, 2014 at 6:22 pm

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

        Reply
    43. Davida @ The Healthy Maven says

      March 03, 2014 at 10:35 am

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

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 05, 2014 at 6:22 pm

        Legit I need to start taking beano....#TMI

        Reply
    44. Davida @ The Healthy Maven says

      March 03, 2014 at 10:35 am

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

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 05, 2014 at 6:22 pm

        Legit I need to start taking beano....#TMI

        Reply
    45. Ang @ Nutty for Life says

      March 03, 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

        March 05, 2014 at 6:23 pm

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

        Reply
    46. Ang @ Nutty for Life says

      March 03, 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

        March 05, 2014 at 6:23 pm

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

        Reply
    47. Shashi @ https://runninsrilankan.com says

      March 03, 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

        March 05, 2014 at 6:24 pm

        You're so right--a shovel, indeed!

        Reply
    48. Shashi @ https://runninsrilankan.com says

      March 03, 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

        March 05, 2014 at 6:24 pm

        You're so right--a shovel, indeed!

        Reply
    49. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

      March 03, 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

        March 05, 2014 at 6:23 pm

        It's my new fave combo! So heavenly.

        Reply
    50. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

      March 03, 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

        March 05, 2014 at 6:23 pm

        It's my new fave combo! So heavenly.

        Reply
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