Brownie Batter Hummus
Better-than-store-bought, this brownie batter hummus recipe is made with nine simple, gluten-free ingredients in ten minutes, and has all the rich, chocolatey flavor of our low-calorie brownies!
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With a five-star rating, this is one of our most popular “better-for-you” treats. In fact, it’s so good that my mother-in-law stated, “This tastes like chocolate frosting!”
And my sister-in-law begged for the recipe, and started packing it in her kids’ lunches for school. The secret to making this the best dessert hummus ever is all in the perfect consistency. Never chalky, it’s smooth and creamy with rich flavor that keeps even our picky eaters coming back for more. Failproof and quick, we’ll walk you through all our tried and tested steps.
Ingredients and Notes
Please be sure to scroll down to the recipe card below for the complete ingredients and instructions.
- Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) – Use canned garbanzo beans for the base of the dip. Unlike many hummus dips, they can’t be substituted, or the taste and texture won’t be the same. Make sure to rinse and drain them well!
- Honey – Add more or less to taste, or use maple syrup if preferred.
- Cocoa Powder – We like to use Dutch processed cocoa powder for a bold chocolate flavor, but natural cocoa powder is fine, too. Use unsweetened cocoa for the best results!
- Nut Butter – We use creamy peanut butter, but any nut or seed butter, such as almond butter, cashew butter, or tahini, can be substituted. Keep in mind that the taste and texture will change slightly, depending on what you use.
- Flavor Enhancers – Vanilla extract, almond extract, and a pinch of salt add extra sweetness and depth.
- Chocolate Chips – We use dark chocolate chips, but semi-sweet, milk chocolate, and even white chocolate also taste great. Use vegan chocolate chips if you need to keep your hummus dairy-free.
How to Make a 10-Minute Brownie Batter Hummus Recipe
- Combine. Add all the ingredients except the water to the bowl of a food processor, and blend on low. Stop and scrape the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure all the ingredients are well incorporated!
2. Thin. Add the water slowly, blending until a smooth, creamy consistency is achieved.
3. Serve. Transfer the hummus to a bowl, sprinkle chocolate chips on top, and enjoy!
Common Questions
No judgment if you eat this recipe with nothing but a spoon. However, we love to serve it as a dip with fresh strawberries, bananas, apples, graham crackers, pretzels, cinnamon pita chips, or chocolate chip cookies.
We find that leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. We don’t recommend freezing this hummus, because it will become grainy once thawed!
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Brownie Batter Hummus
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (15 ounce) canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed well (see notes)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter or any nut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water, add in small increments
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips as topping (optional)
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a food processor EXCEPT the water. Secure the lid on top.1 (15 ounce) canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed well, 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1/8 teaspoon almond extract, 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Blend on low until the mixture is smooth, scraping the sides and bottom of the food processor bowl with a silicone spatula several times.
- Add the water slowly, until the consistency is creamy and smooth with no chunks or bits of chickpea. If the "batter" is not creamy enough it will be hard to dip your fruit in.1/4 cup water, add in small increments
- Put the hummus in a bowl and, if desired, top with mini chocolate chips before serving with berries, sliced apples, crackers, pretzels, cookie wafers, dried banana chips, or eat it plain with a spoon! .1/4 cup mini chocolate chips as topping
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Notes
Nutrition
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When I make this I always give my mother-in-law 1/2 the batch. She absolutely loves this dessert hummus with pretzels. I have to admit, I just eat it with a spoon. 😉
Can you bake this? Into like brownie bites
I have never tried it. I wonder if adding a couple eggs might help it to set up better while baking…??? Good luck!
OMG!! I’m adding this to the menu for my Mother’s Day brunch!! It looks so good. 🙂
That is a fabulous idea, Natalie! This chocolatey hummus is just what your Mother’s Day needs. Enjoy the day with your family!