Description
Silky chocolate hummus unveils a delightful twist on classic dips, blending creamy chickpeas with rich cocoa. Delectable chocolate swirls pair perfectly with fresh fruits, offering a guilt-free indulgence that satisfies sweet cravings with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) garbanzo beans (canned, drained)
- 4 tbsps unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsps tahini
- 2 tbsps maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Combine all chocolate hummus ingredients in a food processor, ensuring even distribution of components.
- Blending: Pulse and process until achieving a silky-smooth texture, adding warm water sparingly if mixture appears too thick to create a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Presentation: Elegantly transfer the chocolate hummus to a serving vessel, using a spatula to create artistic swirls that enhance visual appeal.
- Accompaniment: Thoughtfully arrange a vibrant selection of dipping companions—including crisp strawberries, tart apple slices, ripe banana chunks, crunchy pretzels, and buttery graham crackers—surrounding the decadent chocolate hummus to create an inviting and versatile appetizer or dessert experience.
- Serving: Present immediately at ambient temperature to maximize flavor complexity and ensure optimal dipping pleasure.
Notes
- Smooth Out Texture: Add warm water gradually to achieve a silky, dippable consistency without making the hummus too runny.
- Chill for Flavor Intensity: Refrigerate the dip for 30 minutes before serving to enhance the chocolate’s depth and richness.
- Customize Dipping Options: Experiment with various fruits, crackers, and pretzels to find your perfect flavor combinations.
- Storage Tip: Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days, stirring briefly before serving to restore original texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg