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Picture of bowl with dark chocolate hummus in bowl with chocolate chips and strawberries.
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5 from 5 votes

Dark Chocolate Hummus

This very easy to make deliciously decadent dark chocolate hummus is a better-for-you sweet treat perfect for fruit trays!
Prep Time7 minutes
Total Time7 minutes
Course: Dessert, Sauce, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 105kcal
Author: Priscilla Lawrence

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 can garbanzo beans 15oz, reserve 4 tablespoons of liquid before draining and rinsing
  • 4 tablespoons aquafaba reserved from garbanzo beans can
  • ⅓ cup tahini
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons agave syrup *see notes
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips or cocoa nibs optional

Instructions

  • Reserve 4 tablespoons of liquid before draining garbanzo beans. Then rinse beans by adding them to mesh strainer or colander under cold running water.
  • Add all ingredients to food processor and pulse until very smooth. It could take up to 2-3 minutes.
    Picture of a food processor with all ingredients inside to make chocolate hummus.
  • Once ready and smooth to your preference, transfer hummus to bowl. Cover with lid or plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
    Picture of a food processor with hummus blended.

Notes

*You may replace the agave with maple syrup if you wish. You can also add 1 or 2 more tablespoons if you prefer the chocolate hummus sweeter.
 
*The nutritional values shown in this recipe are approximate for one suggested serving size using the ingredients listed but not including any optional items and may vary per actual preferred portion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg