This magical treat is chocolatey, rich, and indulgent, but made using wholesome ingredients that you might never guess were in there! It’s not only vegan, but oil-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free, too. This dark chocolate hummus is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth, but it’s totally guilt-free!

White bowl filled with chocolate hummus and chocolate chips on top.

This recipe was originally published in June 2019. It has been updated for content and photos.

This dark chocolate hummus AKA brownie batter hummus is unbelievably good! It’s smooth, creamy and SO chocolatey.

Serve it for date night or Valentine’s Day, or an after-school snack for your kids! (Mine LOVE it!)

Think of this as a cross between my sweet hummus fruit dip and healthy Nutella! It’s magical!

If savory hummus is more your thing, try our dill pickle hummus, or Thai-inspired peanut butter hummus. Or check out all our hummus recipes here.

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📖 Recipe

Bowl of chocolate hummus with a strawberry in the center and cookies and banana slices around it.

Ingredients + Substitutions

Here’s what you’ll need:

Black beans! Yup! Believe it or not, black beans make an incredible base for this chocolatey brownie batter hummus. You’d never guess the main ingredient is black beans, even if you’re not a fan of them. However, if you prefer, you can use chickpeas or garbanzo beans, instead.
Cocoa powder: This adds the chocolatey flavour to your dessert hummus.
Peanut butter: Adds a slight nutty flavour, but not overwhelming. You may use cashew or almond butter if you prefer. Or for nut free, use tahini or omit.
Date syrup: Naturally sweetens your chocolate hummus using unrefined sugar. If preferred, you may use maple syrup, or another liquid sweetener of your choice.
Vanilla: For added flavour, but if you don’t have any on hand, you may omit.
Non dairy milk: I like cashew, soy, or almond milk, but if there are any allergies to nuts or soy, use oat milk or whatever milk you normally have and use.

How to make it

(This is a summary with step by step photos, full recipe measurements and instructions are in the recipe card below.)

Add everything except the milk to your food processor and process until smooth, stopping to scrape the sides, if needed. If you prefer a thinner chocolate hummus, slowly add the milk until desired consistency is reached. (photos 1-2)

Can I use a high powered blender?

You can, but I find it easier to scrape the hummus out of the bowl of a food processor. If you don’t have a food processor, a blender works fine.

How to use it

Transfer your dip to a bowl and garnish with dark chocolate chips if you’d like.

Serve your dark chocolate hummus with fresh fruit, like bananas, strawberries, and sliced apples to make it a healthy snack.
Use graham crackers, pita chips, cookies, marshmallows, and pretzels for a decadent treat.
Spread it on toast, crackers, bagels, crepes or pour it onto pancakes or waffles.
Or grab a spoon and dig in!

Hand holding strawberry above bowl of chocolate dip.

Storage

In the unlikely event that you have leftovers, store them in a sealed container in your refrigerator for 3-4 days.

You may also freeze your dessert hummus in a freezer-safe, airtight container for up to 3 months.

Expert Tips

Start with only ¼ cup of your liquid sweetener. Then taste and add more if needed.
Blend without any non-dairy milk at first, if you prefer your dessert hummus thicker. Then slowly add until you get the consistency you want.

More healthy vegan desserts

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Buon appetito,
Rosa

📖 Recipe

Dark Chocolate Hummus [Tastes Like Brownie Batter]

This magical dark chocolate hummus is wholesome, chocolatey, and incredibly indulgent with ZERO guilt!

5 from 13 votes

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Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Course: Dessert, Dip

Cuisine: American, Canadian

Servings: Servings

Calories: 115cal

Author: Rosa

Equipment

Food Processor

Ingredients

For the Dessert Hummus

▢ 1.5 cups black beans cooked or canned (approx. 15 ounce can)
▢ ¼-1/3 cup date syrup or liquid sweetener of choice
▢ ¼ cup raw unsweetened cocoa powder
▢ 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter use DRIPPY peanut butter with no sugar added
▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
▢ 2-3 tablespoons unsweetened cashew milk or non-dairy milk of choice, as needed

Optional Garnish

▢ dark chocolate chips

Optional Dippers

▢ apple slices, fresh strawberries, sliced banana, marshmallows, pretzels, graham crackers, cookies

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Instructions

Add all the dessert hummus ingredients, except the milk to a food processor, starting with ¼ cup of the date syrup (or liquid sweetener of choice). Process until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides, as needed. Taste and add more sweetener if preferred.
Now you'll have a pretty thick spread. If you prefer to thin it out, start by adding 2 tablespoons of your non-dairy milk and pulse to combine. Add more if needed.
Transfer to a bowl and garnish with dark chocolate chips, if using. Then serve your dessert hummus with dippers of choice. Enjoy!

Notes

Start with only ¼ cup of your liquid sweetener. Then taste and add more if needed.

Blend without any non-dairy milk at first, if you prefer your dessert hummus thicker. Then slowly add until you get the consistency you want.

Leftovers can be refrigerated in a sealed container for 3-4 days or freeze airtight for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

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*Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated using online tools and does not include optional ingredients unless otherwise indicated.

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5 from 13 votes (4 ratings without comment)