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Fudgy Chocolate Hummus (low added sugar recipe)

Servings 12
Author Jennifer Hunt, RDN, LD

Ingredients

  • 15 oz can chick peas drained and rinsed
  • 4 large medjool dates
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder or cacao powder
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • ⅛ tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp creamy almond butter no salt added
  • 5 tbsp almond milk unsweetened
  • ½ tbsp coconut oil unrefined
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp honey or preferred liquid sweetener

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, add pitted dates and cover with water. Microwave for 1 minute (or allow dates to steep in hot water for 10 minutes to soften).

  2. Drain water from the dates and add to the food processor followed by the rest of the ingredients. Puree for 30-60 seconds and then scrape down the sides. Repeat this process 2 or 3 more times or until hummus meets preferred creamy texture.

  3. Optional: If chocolate hummus is too stiff, add almond milk in 1/2-1 tbsp increments until preferred texture.

Recipe Notes

  • Serving Suggestions- with strawberries, sliced apples, pretzels or graham crackers
  • Top with shaved 80% dark chocolate and/or chopped or slivered nuts. 

Nutrition

Calories 88; Total Fat 3g (Sat Fat 1g); Sodium 63mg; Carbohydrate 14g; Fiber 3g; Sugar 8g (Added Sugar 2g, Naturally Occuring Sugar 6g); Protein 3g.