Chocolate Hummus Creamy Dip (Print)

Smooth chocolate hummus made with chickpeas, cocoa, and plant milk for a tasty vegan dip.

# Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
03 - 1/4 cup tahini

→ Sweetener & Flavor

04 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 1/4 cup maple syrup (or agave syrup)
06 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Optional Add-ins

08 - 1 to 2 tablespoons dairy-free chocolate chips
09 - 1 to 2 tablespoons peanut butter or almond butter

# Directions:

01 - Add chickpeas, almond milk, tahini, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to a food processor or high-speed blender.
02 - Process until very smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Add more almond milk by 1 tablespoon increments to reach desired consistency.
03 - Taste and modify sweetness or cocoa powder amount according to preference.
04 - If desired, pulse in chocolate chips or nut butter to enhance texture and flavor.
05 - Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and serve chilled or at room temperature with fruit, pretzels, or crackers.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and chocolatey but keeps you satisfied with real protein, no crash afterward.
  • Ten minutes from pantry to bowl means you can make this when the craving strikes without any real effort.
  • One bowl that works as dessert, snack, or breakfast spread—it's the kitchen multitasker you didn't know you needed.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing the chickpeas—that starchy liquid is the enemy of silkiness and you'll taste the difference.
  • Add milk gradually because over-thinning is easy and you can't undo it; it's better to start thick and adjust than scramble to save a soupy batch.
03 -
  • Use Dutch-process cocoa powder if you have it; it's slightly sweeter and creates an even more sophisticated chocolate depth.
  • A splash of instant espresso powder (half a teaspoon) won't make it taste like coffee but will intensify the chocolate flavor to almost unreal levels.
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