Sargent Choice Test Kitchen: Chocolate Hummus
Sargent Choice Test Kitchen: Chocolate Hummus
October 1, 2024
Why We Chose This Recipe
This recipe comes together in just 5 minutes, making it perfect for a quick and satisfying snack or dessert that can be made in a dorm. This dip is satiating, delicious, and creamy!
Chocolate Hummus
Recipe Adapted from Ambitious Kitchen
Yield: Approximately 4 cups
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup sunbutter or other nut butter
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey (any liquid sweetener can be substituted)
- 1/4 cup milk (or plant-based alternative like soy) plus more if needed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
- Fruit, pretzels, or whole-grain crackers to eat it with
Directions
- In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas until smooth. Remove the skins before mashing for extra creamy hummus.
- Add the sunbutter, cocoa powder, maple syrup (or honey), milk, vanilla extract, and salt to the mashed chickpeas. Stir until well combined. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk gradually until you reach the desired consistency.
- Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips. Reserve a few chocolate chips to sprinkle on top before serving.
- Serve the chocolate hummus with your favorite fruits, crackers, or pretzels.
- Enjoy! Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container.
These students enjoyed smashing the chickpeas at the SCTK.
What We Liked
- We enjoyed the wonderful fragrance the ingredients released once combined—it was like a vanilla and maple syrup fusion.
- This recipe is easy to make in a dorm room. It can be prepared ahead and stored in the fridge for a quick snack or dessert that can be enjoyed at a watch party or just for fun.
- This type of hummus pairs well with many food items such as strawberries and pretzels.
Suggestions
- We made two different types of hummus, one with regular cocoa powder and the other with dark cocoa powder. Some students preferred the dark chocolate flavor, while others did not. It was nice to have both options!
- Though we recommend removing the chickpea skins to ensure the smoothest results, it is not required.
- Combine hummus with a carbohydrate, such as pretzels or crackers, and fruit like strawberries for a balanced snack!
Nutritional Value
- Chickpeas are a great source of folate. Folate is needed for protein synthesis and red blood cell formation.
- Chickpeas and sun butter are a good source of protein. Protein helps with muscle repair and creating an energy-lasting snack or dessert.
- Chickpeas also have fiber. Fiber helps with digestion and promotes a feeling of fullness.