Chocolate Chip Dough Hummus (Printable)
Creamy hummus blended with chocolate chips and served with fresh apple slices for a sweet snack.
# What You Need:
→ Hummus
01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 3 tablespoons creamy nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
03 - 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
04 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
05 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy), as needed
07 - 1/3 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
→ For Serving
08 - 3 crisp apples (e.g., Fuji or Gala), cored and sliced
# Steps:
01 - Combine chickpeas, nut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a food processor. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
02 - Add milk one tablespoon at a time, blending until a creamy, dip-able texture is achieved.
03 - Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and gently fold in the mini chocolate chips.
04 - Arrange apple slices on a serving platter and place the hummus in a bowl, optionally garnished with extra chocolate chips.
05 - Offer immediately as a dip alongside the apple slices.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes indulgent but actually keeps you satisfied with real protein.
- No baking, no mess, ready in ten minutes when cravings strike.
- Works for breakfast, snack time, or that weird moment when dessert feels right but cake doesn't.
02 -
- Oversalting happens easily; start with what the recipe says and taste before adding more, because salt amplifies sweetness in unexpected ways.
- Cold hummus tastes better than room temperature, so chill it for a few minutes if you have the patience, or serve it immediately with cold apples and let them do the cooling.
03 -
- The food processor is non-negotiable here—a blender works but requires patience and strategic pausing to avoid a mess.
- Taste the hummus before adding chocolate chips; if it needs more sweetness, add it then, not after the chips are in.