Brownie Batter Hummus {GF & DF}

“This tastes like chocolate frosting!” exclaimed my mother-in-law. 

“I know you haven’t released this recipe yet, but can I have it?” asked my sister-in-law.

I think it’s safe to say, you’ll want this Clean Eating Brownie Batter Hummus recipe too!

The thought of hummus being sweet can be a little off-putting. I get it. Thinking about it myself before I actually made it did not make my mouth water either. 

BUT…SERIOUSLY…

Dessert hummus is AMAZING! 

This hummus is perfect all by itself, by the spoonful, big big spoonfuls or pair it with fresh fruit, pretzels, vanilla wafers, or banana chips.

Delightful, absolutely delightful. 

My sister-in-law mentioned this would be perfect to send in her son’s lunchbox. I totally agree with her and also think this Clean Eating Brownie Batter Hummus makes a nice dish for picnics or potlucks.

My friend, Nikol with Pampered Chef, lent me the best container to take this hummus on-the-go! This Small Square Cool & Serve container comes with a gel insert to keep the hummus and fruits cool. Don’t even get me started on the Mini Spoons and Tongs set. So cute and handy!!As you can see, I have a soft spot for Pampered Chef. I have been adding their amazing products to my kitchen for years and have found them to always be of the highest quality and so easy to use! Be sure to check out all the amazing products HERE and say hello to Nikol too!

If chocolate isn’t your thing (if it isn’t, who are you?! ha!), you may really like this Clean Eating Snickerdoodle Hummus. It’s sweet, packed with cinnamon, and perfect with vanilla wafers and apples. 

I have a few other dessert hummus recipes in mind too! So don’t worry, my pretties, you haven’t heard the last of me in regards to sweet and healthy dip recipes. 

When making any hummus, especially dessert hummus, consistency is key.

This chocolate hummus takes a little more liquid to achieve a creamy texture. I think the cocoa powder has a tendency to dry it out a bit. Add the water in small increments until you have a smooth and creamy “batter”. 

Okay, now it’s your turn! Enjoy this delicious recipe and let me know in the comments how you eat it, straight up with a spoon or with fruit or pretzels. 🙂

Clean Eating Brownie Batter Hummus

Sammi Ricke

This clean eating homemade recipe makes the perfect snack or dessert. Healthy, gluten free, and chocolate- what more could you want?! It tastes like frosting or dark chocolate cookie dough! Chickpeas (garbanzo beans), honey, peanut butter (nut butter), and cocoa powder make the most indulgent and easy fruit dip EVER. Dippers to use: berries, apples, Nilla wafers, pretzels, banana chips! For more recipes like this check out www.happihomemade.com.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine All American

Servings 8 servings

Calories 242 kcal

Equipment

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  food processor
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  silicone spatula

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 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

Ingredient Tips - If you don’t have almond extract, just omit it from the recipe. No problem!

Prep Tips - To create extra creamy dessert hummus, remove the skins from the chickpeas. It's easy, we promise! Transfer the chickpeas to a large bowl filled with cold water. Gently rub the chickpeas between your fingers, ensuring the skins loosen and float to the surface. Discard the skins and repeat (if needed) the rinsing and rubbing process several times, changing the water as needed. Then allow the chickpeas to drain, and add to the food processor. 

Meal Prep Tips - This recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups hummus. Divide into containers and enjoy with lunch or as an on-the-go snack with fruit or pretzels.

Nutritional data does not include the mini chocolate chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 40.4gProtein: 8.6gFat: 7.5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 421mgPotassium: 0mgFiber: 8gSugar: 20.9gVitamin A: 0IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 0mgIron: 0mg

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