Oil-Free Brownie Batter Hummus (V, GF)
Indulge your sweet tooth while fueling your mind, body and soul with this nutritious, indulgent-tasting oil-free brownie batter hummus (it tastes like brownies or chocolate pound cake batter). Just what you need to fuel up before your next long run or mega-errand list!
Servings: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 15- ounce can chickpeas rinsed very well, drained
- 1/2 cup 118 mL nondairy milk (or dairy, as desired)--more , as needed
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Optional toppings: mini semisweet chocolate chips pomegranate seeds, chopped toasted nuts or flake coconut
Instructions
- Place the chickpeas, milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt in a food processor or high speed blender. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape sides of the bowl periodically. Add more milk, as needed, until desired level of creaminess is achieved.
Notes
Storage: Store the hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Bean Options: An equal size can of white beans (cannellini are really creamy) or black beans can be used in place of the chickpeas.
Sweetener Options: Feel free to use the sweetener of your choice here. If using a granulated sweetener, you will most likely need to add an extra tablespoon or more of milk.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.2g | Protein: 1.5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 97.1mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 3.4g