Brownie Batter Hummus
Great for any kind of gathering, this Brownie Batter Hummus dessert tray is super fun and super easy to put together, really delicious too!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Once again, I'd like to thank Trader Joe’s for some inspiration for this recipe, their chocolate hummus tastes amazing and it inspired me to develop a recipe at home.
Here's a few reasons I love this stuff:
All my chocolate cravings were cured with this chocolate hummus recipe, it's wonderful if you have a sweet tooth.
This is a similar texture to traditional hummus, but with an incredibly fudgy, chocolate flavor. A simple recipe too.
Garbanzo beans (chickpeas) are the base ingredient here, a pantry staple.
First time with the idea of dark chocolate hummus? Prepare to be amazed by this delicious stuff.
This smooth, brownie batter dessert hummus recipe is perfect served with your favorite fruit. Perfect to serve at a baby shower, wedding shower or any gathering.
The hummus makes an awesome dessert platter, and would be a great party spread with a few more appetizers.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
Chickpeas (garbanzo beans).
Tahini (sesame paste).
Almond Milk, regular or vanilla flavor.
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder.
Maple Syrup.
Vanilla extract.
Sea salt.
Chocolate shavings for garnish.
For the full recipe, please scroll to the recipe card below.
This is a short list of possible delicious things you could serve with this chocolate hummus dessert dip:
Fresh fruits, any kind you'd like.
Thin cookies and small biscotti.
Endive leaves, which are neutral-tasting and crunchy.
Pretzels, and plain or butter flavored biscuits.
The sky is the limit with serving ideas for this easy dessert hummus recipe, and fresh fruit is perfect with it. Anything that can be scooped is a good choice!
Some other ideas are:
Apple slices.
Graham crackers.
Chocolate covered pretzels.
Celery sticks.
Jicama or cucumber.
Serve with cookies, store-bought or homemade.
Can I use different cookies on the platter?
Of course! Try anything that suits your fancy. Choose cookies that are long and sturdy enough for scooping.
Can I make the hummus sweeter than the recipe?
Yes! When you are making the hummus, take a spoonful and taste. Just add a little more maple syrup if you'd like, a tablespoon at a time. Too much and your hummus will be too thin to scoop, so watch this.
Can I try different fruits?
Anything you like! Try melons, pineapple slices or cherries.
Brownie Batter Hummus
A sweet hummus that's wonderful served with fruits and cookies.
Course: Appetizer, Dessert
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients
▢ 1 15 ounce can Chickpeas, drained
▢ ⅓ cup Tahini
▢ ⅓ cup Maple Syrup
▢ ½ cup Cocoa Powder
▢ 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
▢ ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
▢ 3 tablespoons Almond Milk
▢ 2 tablespoons Grated Chocolate, for garnish
▢ 2 cups Cookies or sweet biscuits, for serving
▢ 2 cups Fresh Fruits, for serving
Instructions
Open the chickpeas, then drain and rinse them in a colander (strainer) over cool water.
Transfer the chickpeas to a clean dish towel, laid out on the counter. Pat them dry and gently rub the towel over them to remove the thin outside skin of (most) of the chickpeas. This step of removing the outside skins is optional, but it will make the hummus a bit smoother.
Discard the outside skins, then place the chickpeas in a small saucepan with ½ cup water.
Cook the chickpeas on medium heat for about 6-8 minutes until the water is mostly evaporated, then transfer to the bowl of a food processor or high-speed blender.
To the chickpeas, add the tahini, maple syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla, salt and almond milk. Process until the mixture is smooth. Taste, then add more maple syrup a tablespoon at a time if you'd like it sweeter.
If the mixture is too thick, add a teaspoon at a time of the almond milk, processing each time. The consistency should be thick, so add additional liquid sparingly.
Chill in the refrigerator for an hour or overnight, stored in an airtight container. The hummus can be eaten right away, but will set up a bit if refrigerated. Serve with an assortment of cookies and fruits.
Notes
Please note the nutrition information is approximate and for the chocolate hummus only (not the cookies). This recipe makes approximately two and a half cups.
If the hummus is too thick, add a little more almond milk a teaspoon at a time. Too much and your hummus will be too thin.
To make it sweeter, add a little more maple syrup, a tablespoon at time. The same rule applies – too much and the final product will be too thin, so go slow and remember this recipe isn’t intended to be overly sweet, but it can be if you’d like!