Chocolate Brownie Batter Hummus
This Brownie Batter Hummus recipe is a chocolate black bean dip! It’s a simple recipe that is both a healthy dessert AND a sweet treat to satisfy your sweet tooth.
The first time I tried dessert hummus; I was highly skeptical. I mean, it was effectively beans with chocolate. How in the world could a chocolate hummus recipe be good, when it has mostly the same ingredients as a traditional hummus recipe?
But then again, people make black bean brownies, so why wouldn’t it work in this chocolate bean dip?
I’m a big brownie fan! If you like to make your brownies from scratch, I highly recommend this Cheesecake Brownies recipe.
When I first tried this chocolate dessert hummus, I was shocked that it tasted just like a fudgy brownie! I loved it SO much that I ate half of the container and almost an entire box of strawberries. Savory hummus has always been a staple for me, and now, I have this brownie hummus to satisfy my sweet tooth.
Hummus is getting a little pricey at the grocery store, but luckily, it’s crazy easy to make at home! This sweet hummus recipe combines black beans, tahini, cocoa powder, pure maple syrup, pure vanilla extract and (optional) mini chocolate chips.
So, what does this brownie batter hummus taste like? It has a brownie batter taste, kind of like your favorite black bean brownies! It’s a smooth, creamy chocolate dip that can be served as an appetizer or a great snack with your favorite fruit.
Recipe Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients for this chocolate hummus:
- Black beans: I chose to use black beans due to their mild flavor. If you prefer a more authentic hummus you can substitute with drained chickpeas (garbanzo beans). Using chickpeas will create a thicker texture.
- Tahini: A classic ingredient in hummus but, it can be expensive and hard to find. If you’re unable to find tahini, you can substitute with any nut butter you prefer. Almond butter works great! Substitute peanut butter for a Chocolate Peanut Butter Hummus recipe. Just keep in mind whatever nut butter you choose will change the flavor of the hummus.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: Feel free to sub with dark chocolate cocoa powder if you prefer.
- Maple syrup: You can substitute with honey or agave nectar if you prefer. I would not sub with any granulated sugar or alternative sugars like coconut sugar to avoid a grainy hummus
- Vanilla extract
- Mini chocolate chips: This is optional, but gives this chocolate hummus an extra boost of texture, chocolate flavor, and fun.
Serving Suggestions for Chocolate Hummus
I know you’re probably wondering what to dip in chocolate bean dip. Serve this dessert dip with chips or pretzels for a sweet and salty combo.
I like to dip my favorite fresh fruit! I like to use strawberries, apples, banana slices or banana chips, mango, or pear slices. It also goes great with animal crackers, graham crackers, cinnamon pita chips, or shortbread cookies. Use your imagination and dip whatever you like.
Or you can use it as a spread anywhere you’d use peanut butter or cashew butter, like over the top of pancakes, rice cakes or on a waffle! Add extra chocolate flavor to your dessert tray by adding in some Chocolate Butter Mochi or my Loaded Brownie Mix Cookies!
Storing Leftover Dessert Hummus
You can store this homemade dessert hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Do I need a food processor to make this hummus recipe?
I recommend using a food processor or high-speed blender like a BlendTec or Vitamix to ensure a smooth and creamy consistency for this hummus dip, especially if you are using chickpeas. If you make the chocolate hummus as written with the canned black beans, they tend to blend up a bit easier so you might be successful using a regular or less powerful blender.
If you love this Creamy Brownie Batter hummus, I think you’ll also enjoy my Zesty Lemon Hummus and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip!
If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear how it went in the comments below.
Chocolate Brownie Batter Hummus
Ingredients
- 15 ounces black beans, canned, drained, 425 grams
- ¼ cup tahini, 60 grams
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder, unsweetened
- ⅓ cup maple syrup, 113 grams
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips, optional, 80 grams
Instructions
- Add the drained black beans, tahini, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the bowl of a food processor or high-speed blender.
- Blend or pulse until the ingredients are well-combined and the mixture is smooth.
- Stir in the mini chocolate chips and top with (optional) sea salt.
- Allow to chill for 1 hour.
- Serve with graham crackers, animal crackers, cookies, or fresh fruit.
This is so amazing! I have never had hummus like this before. I absolutely love it.
So glad you liked it!
Excited to try this! I’m thinking of my favorite fruits and crackers to pair with it!
Yes! I love it with strawberries!
Rich, chocolatey, and so creamy. Very good!
Glad you liked it!
You had me hooked at “brownie batter” and this did NOT disappoint! Really rich and creamy without being too sweet. Basically perfect!
Thank you so much!!! 🙂 You made my day.