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.
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