Healthy Recipe of the Week

A protein-rich sweet dip your kiddo will enjoy!

Chocolate Hummus

Ingredients 

• 2 cups Chickpeas (cooked, unsalted)
• 3 – 4 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 2 tablespoons Peanut Butter, Almond Butter, or Tahini
• 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (may be substituted for almond extract)

Directions

Add all ingredients into the cup of a large food processor or high powered blender, and puree until smooth. Serve with fresh fruit, crackers, or pita chips.

*Use 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder for a lighter, “milk” chocolate hummus, and 4 tablespoons for a “dark” chocolate hummus.

 

 

 

 

Reference

Terita (2017). Healthy Chocolate Hummus. Super Healthy Kids. doi: https://www.superhealthykids.com/healthy-chocolate-hummus/ Accessed on December 10, 2017.