This Chocolate Hummus is rich, creamy, and naturally sweetened for a healthy dessert dip everyone loves. Made in just 10 minutes, it’s perfect with fruit, pretzels, graham crackers, or cookies for an easy snack or party treat.
This Chocolate Hummus transforms everyday ingredients into a sweet dip that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Whether you’re putting together a snack board, packing an after-school treat, or serving dessert at a party, this recipe comes together in minutes and disappears just as quickly.
One of the best things about this recipe is how easy it is to customize. Adjust the sweetness to your taste, add a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder for extra depth, or top it with mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut. However you serve it, this creamy chocolate dip is a simple way to make snack time or dessert feel a little more special. For more chocolate recipes, try 85 Best Chocolate Desserts.
Why We Love This Recipe
- Ready in minutes – Simply add the ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Rich chocolate flavor – It tastes like a decadent dessert while using simple pantry staples.
- Perfect for dipping – Serve it with strawberries, apple slices, bananas, pretzels, graham crackers, or cookies.
- Great for entertaining – A fun addition to dessert boards, parties, and holiday gatherings.
- Make-ahead friendly – It stores well in the refrigerator, making it perfect for meal prep and quick snacks.
- Kid and family approved – A delicious treat that’s fun for both kids and adults to enjoy.
Ingredients
- Sugar-free chocolate chips – Melted into the hummus for rich chocolate flavor, with the remaining chips stirred in or sprinkled on top for texture. You can use cacao dark chocolate or whatever you prefer.
- Chickpeas, drained and rinsed – The creamy base of the hummus that provides a smooth texture and added protein.
- Tahini paste – Adds a subtle nutty flavor and creates a rich, creamy consistency.
- Honey – Naturally sweetens the hummus while balancing the cocoa’s richness.
- Dutch-processed cocoa powder – Gives the hummus its deep chocolate flavor and dark color.
- Vanilla extract – Enhances the chocolate flavor with warm, sweet notes.
- Sea salt – Balances the sweetness and intensifies the chocolate flavor.
- Milk – Helps blend the ingredients into a smooth, creamy dip and can be added gradually to reach your desired consistency.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1. Place chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl and heat in short intervals until melted and smooth.
Step 2. Next, add the chickpeas, tahini, honey, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, sea salt, and melted chocolate to a food processor or blender. Blend until completely smooth.
Step 3. Once blended togethe, add the milk one tablespoon at a time. Make sure to blend after each addition until your desired consistency.
Step 4. Finally, pour the chocolate hummus to a bowl. Then gently stir in the remaining chocolate chips. Serve and enjoy.
Storage
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 5–7 days.
- Before serving, you can let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes or stir to restore a creamy texture if it thickens when refrigerated.
Pro Tips
- Rinse the chickpeas well – Rinsing and draining the chickpeas helps remove excess liquid and any canned flavor, creating a smoother-tasting hummus.
- Blend until completely smooth – Allow the food processor to run for a few minutes to achieve the creamiest texture. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Adjust the consistency – Add milk a little at a time until the Chocolate Hummus reaches your preferred thickness.
- Taste and adjust sweetness – Depending on your preference and the type of chocolate chips used, you can add more honey or another sweetener if desired.
- Customize the flavor – Add a pinch of cinnamon, espresso powder, or extra vanilla extract for a fun flavor variation.
- Chill before serving – Refrigerating the Chocolate Hummus for a little while allows the flavors to blend and gives it an even creamier texture.
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Chocolate Hummus
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons sugar-free chocolate chips divided
- 1 15.5-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini paste
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons milk more as needed
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Instructions
- Place 2 tablespoons sugar-free chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in short intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate chips are melted and smooth.
- Add 1 (15.5-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed, ¼ cup tahini paste, ⅓ cup honey, 3 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon sea salt, and the melted chocolate chips to a food processor or blender.
- Blend the mixture until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure everything is fully combined.
- Add 2 tablespoons milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition until the Chocolate Hummus reaches your desired consistency. Add additional milk if needed for a thinner texture.
- Transfer the Chocolate Hummus to a serving bowl and gently stir in the remaining 4 tablespoons sugar-free chocolate chips.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dippers, or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
