chocolate dessert hummus

Want your kids to snack on more veggies? This sweet, dessert-like hummus gets the job done! Chocolate hummus may sound unexpected, but trust us when we say that this combination works. Chickpeas, raw cacao, and a little maple syrup make for a guilt-free, protein-rich, decadent dip.

Yield 2 cups
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time None
80:20

1 (15oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

¼ raw tahini (Artisana Organics brand recommended)

½ cup raw cacao powder

½ cup maple syrup

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

½ tsp Himalayan pink salt

2 tbsp water, to thin

1   In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, cacao powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding a little water at a time only if necessary to reach desired consistency.

2   Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Serve with carrots, celery, fruit, or rice crackers.