Whole Food, Plant-Based Recipe Brownie Batter Hummus
Recipe courtesy of Chef Carole Levy, PPMNY Culinary EducatorWhat a great way and fun to get more legumes in your diet. This tasty and nutritious brownie batter hummus is great alone, drizzled over food or as a dip.
Ingredients
15-oz can no-salt chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup cacao powder
- 4-5 Medjool dates, soaked in water and save liquid (or use ¼ cup maple syrup)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup vegan chocolate chips, melted with a little water (optional)
Instructions
1. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, plant milk, cocoa powder, dates (or maple syrup), and vanilla. Process until smooth. Add some of the soaking water from the dates as needed for desired consistency.
2. Transfer hummus to a serving bowl.
3. Serve with fruit, or alternatively spread hummus on sliced apples or toast, then add a layer of sliced bananas and drizzle with melted chocolate chips.
