I love chocolate. I mean, who doesn’t really? And I definitely am an emotional chocolate eater. Irritated with the day or my kids or whatever….boom….seeking chocolate.
I don’t love hummus. I want to so badly but I just haven’t developed a taste for it. But chocolate hummus is totally different. I tried 2 kinds from the store and I enjoyed them both but the price was crazy. I am much too cheap to buy it so I went on the hunt for a recipe. There were plenty to pick from and in my usual fashion I combined a few that seemed to fit what I was looking for.
The result is a very creamy, chocolatey but not overly sweet healthy-ish treat that even my kids enjoy. It’s awesome as a fruit dip and of course with graham crackers. And I might be known to eat it by the spoonful…..
I would probably like one of the recipes that I saw with the melted chocolate mixed in but I was really trying to keep it as light on sugar as possible. So here is my go-to, simple recipe.
I make a big batch because I have a big family and we crush food like it’s nobody’s business.
2 can chickpeas
5 tbsp water
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup cocoa powder
2 tsp vanilla
3 tbsp coconut oil
Chocolate chips (optional)
The first thing I do is heat up the chickpeas in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Just enough to warm them up so when you blend them they get smooth. Other recipes call for peeling the “shell” off each one, but microwaving them eliminates the need for this. I also have a big tub of solid coconut oil so I have to melt that before adding it. Put everything in your blender and blend until smooth and all mixed together. It is really that easy! If you want to make it a bit more sweet you can sprinkle chocolate chips on top or even blend in melted chocolate chips-you determine the amount. I do prefer it cold and it lasts several days in the refrigerator.
I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
