I'm in a serious relationship with hummus. Like Facebook official.
Don't fall off your chair or anything.
Remember that super weird but super delish chocolate peanut butter dessert hummus I posted recently? Of course you do! Did you make it?! Are you obsessed?! I cried when it was gone. So then I made this.
Remember when green smoothies weren't trendy yet and the thought of adding a handful of salad to your morning smoothie sounded about as good as smearing butter on celery? Well you just wait--sweet hummus is totally gonna be the next big thing. Hopefully the next fad diet isn't anti-legume.
This is chocolate peanut butter dessert hummus's second cousin once removed. It tastes like sweet, cinnamonny heaven and it's just begging to be slathered on gala apples slices. BEGGING.
Have you guys ever had Trader Joe's medjool dates? They're sold in the refrigerated section and they are completely life-changing. Like, they changed my life. They're big and juicy and beyond perfection. I hate those little dry dates that give my food processor cardiac arrhythmias. Since the TJ's ones blend up so perfectly in smoothies, I decided to swap out some of the maple syrup for a couple of these dates. Worked like a charm! If you don't have access to a TJ's, you can use Medjool dates from wherever and I'm sure it'll work just fine. The key to this hummus is blending it for a good three minutes and then letting it chill and firm up. Hummus heaven.
To lighten it up and deem it snack-worthy (and so I didn't have to use "dessert" in the title), I used less nut butter and less maple syrup. AKA eat allllllllll the hummus. Hashtag hummusisafoodgroup. As is almond butter.
Guys. This is a helluva hummus.
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Snickernoodle Hummus
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 4-6 1x
- Category: Appetizer
Description
Sweet, cinnamony hummus perfect for apple slices, crackers, or spread on cinnamon raisin toast!
Ingredients
- 1-15 oz can chickpeas, drained and very well-rinsed
- 2 tbsp raw creamy almond butter (the drippy kind)
- 2 heaping tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 large pitted Medjool dates (the Trader Joe's brand are my favorite)
- 3 tbsp unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 2 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- dash of salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large food proccesor. Blend for a full two minutes. Scrap down the sides and process for another minute.
- Allow hummus to chill in the fridge for a couple hours before serving.
- Serve with sliced apples, bananas, graham crackers, or spread on cinnamon raisin toast.
Notes
Adapted from my chocolate peanut butter dessert hummus
Nikkii Baker says
OMG! I die! I didn't have almond butter, so I substituted chocolate tahini + 1 tsp of powdered cocoa. Defreakinglicious!
Mazel Tov on finishing your Masters! Well done, you!
Nikkii x
★★★★★
Alexis says
Yayyyyy! Chocolate tahini?!! Um that sounds like the best thing EVER. And thanks for your well wishes about the thesis my dear 🙂 xo
Nikkii Baker says
OMG! I die! I didn't have almond butter, so I substituted chocolate tahini + 1 tsp of powdered cocoa. Defreakinglicious!
Mazel Tov on finishing your Masters! Well done, you!
Nikkii x
★★★★★
Alexis says
Yayyyyy! Chocolate tahini?!! Um that sounds like the best thing EVER. And thanks for your well wishes about the thesis my dear 🙂 xo
Kim @ Hungry Healthy Girl says
Thanks for the AWESOME recipe! I made this a couple of days ago and I can't stay out of it. It's delicious with apple slices, crackers, bananas and yogurt. Love it!
Kim @ Hungry Healthy Girl says
Thanks for the AWESOME recipe! I made this a couple of days ago and I can't stay out of it. It's delicious with apple slices, crackers, bananas and yogurt. Love it!
Emily @SinfulNutrition says
I don't think you could ever make a hummus recipe that doesn't leave me drooling! Who needs cookies when you can have a bowl of this awesommus!
Alexis says
Hahaha thanks, Emily! I'm drooling just thinking about it....time to make another batch!
Emily @SinfulNutrition says
I don't think you could ever make a hummus recipe that doesn't leave me drooling! Who needs cookies when you can have a bowl of this awesommus!
Alexis says
Hahaha thanks, Emily! I'm drooling just thinking about it....time to make another batch!
Chelsea @ Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says
I used to think sweet hummus was weird until a few years ago when I made chocolate hummus and I was converted! This hummus looks seriously amazing. Almond butter, dates, and cinnamon - how could you go wrong?!
Alexis says
Right?! It's seriously addicting!
Chelsea @ Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says
I used to think sweet hummus was weird until a few years ago when I made chocolate hummus and I was converted! This hummus looks seriously amazing. Almond butter, dates, and cinnamon - how could you go wrong?!
Alexis says
Right?! It's seriously addicting!
Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
Hmmm...the title was intriguing, as is the list of ingredients. I'm trying hard to imagine what this tastes like. I'm going to pin it and find out!
Alexis says
I think it'll be love at first bite!!
Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
Hmmm...the title was intriguing, as is the list of ingredients. I'm trying hard to imagine what this tastes like. I'm going to pin it and find out!
Alexis says
I think it'll be love at first bite!!
Matt @ Runner Savvy says
Looks delicious!
Matt @ Runner Savvy says
Looks delicious!
Helen says
This looks so good! I love cinnamon and I love hummus. The recipe came just in time because I recently bought a food processor. Thanks for sharing!
Alexis says
A food processor may just be the best thing that ever happened to your kitchen! Happy blending 🙂
Helen says
This looks so good! I love cinnamon and I love hummus. The recipe came just in time because I recently bought a food processor. Thanks for sharing!
Alexis says
A food processor may just be the best thing that ever happened to your kitchen! Happy blending 🙂
Ang @ Nutty for Life says
LOVE this. So much. Soooo much yes. I gotta cook some chickpeas asap so I can make this.
Alexis says
Guurrrrlll you need this in your lyfe. Yesterday.
Ang @ Nutty for Life says
LOVE this. So much. Soooo much yes. I gotta cook some chickpeas asap so I can make this.
Alexis says
Guurrrrlll you need this in your lyfe. Yesterday.
Patty @ Reach Your Peak says
omg I seriously need to try this. I dont know how I feel about chickpeas and sweetness, but you make it sound delicious and it sounds so good thinking about it with apples or toast! I'll let you know if and when I make it 🙂
Alexis says
It's seriously an epic combo! I'm making another batch of the chocolate version this weekend. It goes so well with my apple obsession!
Patty @ Reach Your Peak says
omg I seriously need to try this. I dont know how I feel about chickpeas and sweetness, but you make it sound delicious and it sounds so good thinking about it with apples or toast! I'll let you know if and when I make it 🙂
Alexis says
It's seriously an epic combo! I'm making another batch of the chocolate version this weekend. It goes so well with my apple obsession!
Dietitian Jess says
I've dabbled in some dessert hummus before but this is definitely a new and awesome creation, can't wait to try it!
Alexis says
I'm glad you don't think it's totally crazy!!
Dietitian Jess says
I've dabbled in some dessert hummus before but this is definitely a new and awesome creation, can't wait to try it!
Alexis says
I'm glad you don't think it's totally crazy!!
ashley - baker by nature says
Dessert hummus?! AMAZING.
Alexis says
You'll be obsessed!!
ashley - baker by nature says
Dessert hummus?! AMAZING.
Alexis says
You'll be obsessed!!
Julia says
Don't hate me if I break you and snickerdoodle hummus up so that I can go ahead and be FBO with it. I LOVE THIS! I love your DEEssert hummuses and want to just squeeze the daylights out of you for being such a geenie McGenius. Cereal. Okay, if you'll excuse me, I'm about to go get hot and heavy with a can of garbanzos and some maple-cinnamon. 😉
★★★★★
Alexis says
Fine...I'll allow it just cuz I lurve you. Hope you and a can of chickpeas are makin' hot n steamy maple cinnamon love right now!!! Okay we're weird. Love it.
Julia says
Don't hate me if I break you and snickerdoodle hummus up so that I can go ahead and be FBO with it. I LOVE THIS! I love your DEEssert hummuses and want to just squeeze the daylights out of you for being such a geenie McGenius. Cereal. Okay, if you'll excuse me, I'm about to go get hot and heavy with a can of garbanzos and some maple-cinnamon. 😉
★★★★★
Alexis says
Fine...I'll allow it just cuz I lurve you. Hope you and a can of chickpeas are makin' hot n steamy maple cinnamon love right now!!! Okay we're weird. Love it.
Melissa @ Nourish By Melissa says
Holy yum! I loooooove snickerdoodles! I can't even imagine how yummy this must be 🙂
Alexis says
It's my new fave! SO yummy with apples.
Melissa @ Nourish By Melissa says
Holy yum! I loooooove snickerdoodles! I can't even imagine how yummy this must be 🙂
Alexis says
It's my new fave! SO yummy with apples.
She Rocks Fitness says
So excited that I signed up for your posts...Looking forward to trying many of your recipes! This definitely looks interesting, but I'm sure it is darn good. 😉
Alexis says
I'm so glad that you signed up as well! Let me know if you give it a try 🙂
She Rocks Fitness says
So excited that I signed up for your posts...Looking forward to trying many of your recipes! This definitely looks interesting, but I'm sure it is darn good. 😉
Alexis says
I'm so glad that you signed up as well! Let me know if you give it a try 🙂
Shannon says
Holy cats, I have all these ingredients at home!
To the kitchen!! This sounds amazing!
Alexis says
It's fate!!
Shannon says
Holy cats, I have all these ingredients at home!
To the kitchen!! This sounds amazing!
Alexis says
It's fate!!
Suzanne @ hello, veggy! says
I am a GIANT fan of dessert hummus! This looks awesome 🙂
Alexis says
Wahoooo!!! So pumped that I'm not the only legume lover who's obsessed with dessert hummus.
Suzanne @ hello, veggy! says
I am a GIANT fan of dessert hummus! This looks awesome 🙂
Alexis says
Wahoooo!!! So pumped that I'm not the only legume lover who's obsessed with dessert hummus.
Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says
OMG! This is a little bit of heaven in a bowl!! I mean...I'm totally drooling over here! I definitely need to make this sooner rather than later!
Alexis says
Holly--this was made for you!! But promise me you'll try the chocolate peanut butter version first 🙂
Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says
I'll totally try the PB one first! They both sound awesome!!
Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says
OMG! This is a little bit of heaven in a bowl!! I mean...I'm totally drooling over here! I definitely need to make this sooner rather than later!
Alexis says
Holly--this was made for you!! But promise me you'll try the chocolate peanut butter version first 🙂
Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says
I'll totally try the PB one first! They both sound awesome!!
Brittany says
Umm.. genius. This looks delicious!!! Must make ASAP!
Alexis says
Slice up an apple and dip away! HEAVEN.
Brittany says
Umm.. genius. This looks delicious!!! Must make ASAP!
Alexis says
Slice up an apple and dip away! HEAVEN.
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
I thought we were facebook official. I'm moving you off my top friend on Myspace to number THREE.
You've twisted my arm. I'm giving legumes another go. With this recipe. No wait, just a basic one. I need to start small.
Btw, is it wrong I reckon butter on celery would be pretty tasty?
Alexis says
We don't have to be monogamous, espesh when legumes are involved. Go eat celery with butter and report back.
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
I thought we were facebook official. I'm moving you off my top friend on Myspace to number THREE.
You've twisted my arm. I'm giving legumes another go. With this recipe. No wait, just a basic one. I need to start small.
Btw, is it wrong I reckon butter on celery would be pretty tasty?
Alexis says
We don't have to be monogamous, espesh when legumes are involved. Go eat celery with butter and report back.
cheri says
How interesting! this sounds delicious!
Alexis says
It's definitely different, but super yum!
cheri says
How interesting! this sounds delicious!
Alexis says
It's definitely different, but super yum!
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
GOOD LUCK TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!! I hope this hummus gives you superpowers, but let's be honest, you don't need them. You're gonna crush it! xoxoxoxoxo
Alexis says
I think the hummus DID give me superpowers!!!!!!! Totesmgotes.
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
GOOD LUCK TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!! I hope this hummus gives you superpowers, but let's be honest, you don't need them. You're gonna crush it! xoxoxoxoxo
Alexis says
I think the hummus DID give me superpowers!!!!!!! Totesmgotes.
Robyn @thereallife_RD says
I have some leftover chickpeas and I cannot WAIT to whip up some of this shiz.
You're killing me with these recipes 🙂
Alexis says
OMG Robyn this is calling your naaaaaaaaame!
Robyn @thereallife_RD says
I have some leftover chickpeas and I cannot WAIT to whip up some of this shiz.
You're killing me with these recipes 🙂
Alexis says
OMG Robyn this is calling your naaaaaaaaame!
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says
I have a carton of Trader Joe’s medjool dates in the back of my fridge, the reason they are in the back is cos I will finish the whole thing in one sighting if they were in view! The fact that your hummus has these dates and cinnamon and almond butter is just tastebud taunting-for me! This would so not serve 4-6 in my house - if I was very quiet and made this when my daughter was sleeping - it would only serve 1!
Alexis says
Aren't they the best dates ever?!! It totally only made three servings for me. I eat that shiz with a spoon!
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says
I have a carton of Trader Joe’s medjool dates in the back of my fridge, the reason they are in the back is cos I will finish the whole thing in one sighting if they were in view! The fact that your hummus has these dates and cinnamon and almond butter is just tastebud taunting-for me! This would so not serve 4-6 in my house - if I was very quiet and made this when my daughter was sleeping - it would only serve 1!
Alexis says
Aren't they the best dates ever?!! It totally only made three servings for me. I eat that shiz with a spoon!
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
Are you kidding me?!? Snickerdoodles are basically one of my favourite cookies EVER so this looks all sorts of amazing. I used my last can of chickpeas to make roasted chickpeas, but I'll definitely be picking up a few more cans to experiment with!
Alexis says
I am SERIOUSLY overdue for some roasted chickpeas. Oh and another batch of dessert hummus. So many chickpeas, so little time!
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
Are you kidding me?!? Snickerdoodles are basically one of my favourite cookies EVER so this looks all sorts of amazing. I used my last can of chickpeas to make roasted chickpeas, but I'll definitely be picking up a few more cans to experiment with!
Alexis says
I am SERIOUSLY overdue for some roasted chickpeas. Oh and another batch of dessert hummus. So many chickpeas, so little time!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
You KNOW it is serious when it is Facebook official! 😉 I can totally see why, though. I have never though to make a "dessert" hummus, but I like the way you think!
Alexis says
I may just have to marry it!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
You KNOW it is serious when it is Facebook official! 😉 I can totally see why, though. I have never though to make a "dessert" hummus, but I like the way you think!
Alexis says
I may just have to marry it!