Enjoy a healthier treat with this vegan, gluten-free Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert Hummus. Filled with protein, fiber and a bit of sweetness to satisfy your chocolate craving in a good way!
You know when it hits 3:00pm and you start getting the hunger pangs for your afternoon snack? You have to tell me it’s not just me. Someone? Anyone? I am a snacker.
Sometimes my snack is a savory mini salad or string cheese and some nuts or maybe even as simple as a piece of fruit. But on somedays you just need something a little bit sweet, am I right?
Lately my cravings have been for the chocolate + PB combo, which I know isn’t the healthiest. But I LOVE IT! I have had to find some healthier ways to indulge in my craving so as to not go overboard.
I really like these chocolate peanut butter truffles, but wanted something a bit different.
A couple weeks ago on my friend’s Instagram page, I saw a hack for sweet hummus. In all my cooking and baking, how have I not heard of this before?! It was genius and I needed to try it out ASAP!
Bring back in my current fave combo, and thus my Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert Hummus was born.
And oh. my. It is good.
Is Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert Hummus Healthy?
This dessert hummus is filled with fiber, protein and healthier fats – all of which will help keep you satisfied and feeling full until your next meal.
It’s not overly sweet, but definitely satisfies the craving for sweetness. Plus, it’s vegan and gluten-free! Seriously, this isn’t a snack where you’ll still be hungry a half an hour later.
How do I make chocolate peanut butter dessert hummus?
I use a food processor to blend everything together, but you could probably use a high powered blender, too. (affiliate links)
Simply put all the ingredients except the milk into your food processor and blend until smooth. Add the milk, about 1 tablespoon at a time, blending until it reaches your desired consistency. I like mine with a medium-thick texture, but you could make your thinner if you want.
I definitely want to try out more flavors of sweet hummus in the future. You can’t even tell that there are beans in it, it’s that good.If you’re looking for a sweet afternoon snack or a fun new after dinner treat – you need to try this sweet hummus! The only question left is: will you eat it straight out of the bowl or dip some fruit in it?
PrintChocolate Peanut Butter Dessert Hummus
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: ~2 cups
- Category: dessert
- Method: food processor
- Cuisine: American
Description
Enjoy a healthier treat with this vegan, gluten-free Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert Hummus. Filled with protein, fiber and a bit of sweetness to satisfy your chocolate craving in a good way!
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) reduced sodium chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup (can sub in honey)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2–4 Tablespoons almond milk (or milk of choice)
- Optional: mini chocolate chips, for garnish
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients except the milk into a food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Add the milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing to blend until the hummus reaches your desired consistency.
- Serve with pretzels, crackers, sliced fruit, etc.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 237 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert Hummus
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kat
oh my this looks SO yummy!! I deff want to try this, thanks for sharing :)) xoxo
Brittany
Definitely give it a try, you’ll be hooked!
Jenni
Yes, please. I would probably be happy eating this with a spoon straight out of the bowl!
Brittany
That’s what I find myself doing!
madison
This looks amazing! I’ve never had dessert hummus before. I want to try this immediately and make more dessert versions of this awesome snack!
Brittany
Thanks! I also want to try out more versions, as well!
Gunjan
Chocolate and peanut butter are two of my favorite combination.
★★★★★
Brittany
Same here! And it pairs perfectly in this dish!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate
This looks really great and I can’t wait to try it! I’ve made “dessert” hummus before, and this one really looks like a great treat!
Brittany
Thank you, Patricia! I can’t wait to try out more versions of sweet hummus to see what else my taste buds await!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife
OOh! I’ll have to try this! Sounds so tasty and interesting!
Brittany
I was a bit afraid the chickpeas would make it taste funny at first, but now I am hooked on it! Definitely a good combo!
Erica
I love hummus and I’ve never tried dessert hummus. This looks amazing. I have a sweet tooth, but I try not to overdo it, so this seems perfect.
Brittany
This really is the perfect sweet snack for someone who likes sweet but not too much. I’m sure you’d love it!
Morgan Michelle
Uhm, why have I never heard of dessert hummus before?! I am obsessed and I have to try this!
Brittany
I recently found out about it, too. You definitely need to try it!
Erica
I’m the same as you, a snacker hooked on the PB/chocolate combo. This looks AMAZING. Bookmarking so I can try it out. Thank you so much for sharing.
Brittany
Great minds think (or snack) alike! I hope you enjoy it!
Chelsea
You just blew my mind. Dessert hummus is pure GENIUS!
HauteBeautyGuide
This recipe looks amazing and I cant wait to try it out!! Thank you for sharing! Xx-Doran@HauteBeautyGuide