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Chocolate Hummus, Dip it, spread it, send it in lunchboxes as a nut-free alternative to Nutella. This chickpea chocolate spread is a handy dandy recipe you need in your life!

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A jar of chocolate spread with a pink spoon, in front of a wooden board of fruit.

Why This Recipe Works

Simple: Dump, Blend, Enjoy!
The goodness of chickpeas in a way they kids will never say no to!
Healthy nut free alternative to other chocolate spreads
It's Chickpea Nutella!

Ingredients you will need

To make my dark chocolate hummus you will need canned chickpeas, cocoa powder, olive oil, maple syrup, vanilla essence, cinnamon, and an optional ripe banana.

This chocolate hummus recipe was created for Edgell, I used their canned chickpeas to make my hummus, their range of canned beans and pulses are so handy to keep in the pantry. They are such an easy way to add plant-based protein and fibre to your family's meals.

Recipe Notes and Substitutes

Canned Chickpeas: This recipe will also work with cannellini beans and butter beans
Maple syrup: This can be substituted for honey, or ¼ cup of sugar plus 2-4 tablespoons of water.
Olive oil: Any mild flavoured oil you have to hand will work; coconut oil, light olive oil, rice bran oil.
Salt: this can. be left out, however, a little salt really heightens the chocolate flavours in this hummus recipe.
Ripe banana: A ripe banana adds extra sweetness and gives a softer smoother texture, however with a banana the recipe does not last as long.
Cooca: You can use cacao if you prefer or if you don't want a chocolate hummus, you can make a cookie dough hummus, you will need to add ¼ cup of your favourite nut butter and you will need to include the ripe banana.

Step by step instructions

Below are illustrated step-by-step instructions to make my chocolate hummus, if you prefer just the written instructions then head straight to the printable recipe card or check out the video below.

Step one: Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas.

Chickpeas, cocoa, maple syrup in a food processor.

Step two: Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor.

A food processor blending a smooth chocolate dip.

Step three: Blend until smooth and the desired consistency is met.

Smooth chocolate chickpea dip in the small bowl of a food processor.

Serve or store in an airtight container in the fridge.

A platter of fresh fruit and pretzels with a bowl of chocolate hummus.

A pink bento box packed with brownie hummus pancakes, strawberries, crackers and cheese and avocado.

Top Tips

This chocolate hummus recipe is very much a dump and blitz recipe so there aren't many tips.

Be patient, blend for as long as you have time as the smoother the hummus the better it is.
Including a very ripe banana increases sweetness and gives a smoother dip consistency, but the hummus will not last as long.
Serve this chocolate chickpea spread as a dessert or snack with fresh fruit and pretzels
Use as a chickpea nutella as a spread, in sandwiches or on pancakes and in kid's lunchboxes.

A jar of chocolate spread sitting in front of a bagel, plate and knife.

FAQs

How long does chocolate hummus last?

Homemade chocolate hummus lasts up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Hummus can go off so always be careful with cleanliness and keeping it in the fridge.

How to store chocolate hummus?

Store chocolate hummus in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Can I freeze hummus?

Yes, hummus can be frozen, freeze in an airtight container for up to 4 months.

A bowl of chickpea brownie batter dip topped with chocolate drops and pretzels on a platter of fruit.

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Chocolate Hummus

Chocolate Hummus, Dip it, spread it, send it in lunchboxes as a nut-free alternative to Nutella. This chickpea nutella is a handy dandy recipe you need in your life!

Print Pin Rate

Course: Snack

Cuisine: New Zealand

Keyword: chocolate hummus, dark chocolate hummus, brownie batter hummus, nut free nutella, chocolate chickpea spread

Servings: servings

Calories: 93kcal

RATE THIS RECIPE

4.61 from 51 votes

Ingredients

400 g canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
¼ cup cocoa
¼ cup maple syrup
3 Tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 medium ripe banana optional

Instructions

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas.
Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor.
Blend until smooth.
Serve or store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Video

Notes

Canned Chickpeas: This recipe will also work with cannellini beans and butter beans

Maple syrup: This can be substituted for honey, or ¼ cup of sugar plus 2-4 tablespoons of water.

Olive oil: Any mild flavoured oil you have to hand will work; coconut oil, light olive oil, rice bran oil.

Salt: this can. be left out, however, a little salt really heightens the chocolate flavours in this hummus recipe.

Ripe banana: A ripe banana adds extra sweetness and gives a softer smoother texture, however with a banana the recipe does not last as long.

Cooca: You can use cacao if you prefer or if you don't want a chocolate hummus, you can make a cookie dough hummus, you will need to add ¼ cup of your favourite nut butter and you will need to include the ripe banana.

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