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!

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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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!
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.
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Buon appetito,
Rosa
📖 Recipe
Equipment
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
Optional Dippers
- apple slices, fresh strawberries, sliced banana, marshmallows, pretzels, graham crackers, cookies
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!
Connie Thomas-Kruse
Made this – simply yummy. Even my skeptical friends liked it.
Rosa
Yay! So glad everyone enjoyed it. 🙂
Janell
This is a delicious recipe. Several friends and neighbors have all requested your recipe, Thank you for all of your recipes. Easy, very tasty and healthy.
Rosa
You’re very welcome Janell. Thrilled to hear that. 🙂
Jane
You are a goddess!!! for posting this before Valentine’s Day. OMG is it ever good!!!
Rosa
Absolutely thrilled you enjoyed it Jane. Thank you so much for the review! 🙂
Cathy
This is delicious! Didn’t need the extra date syrup or any milk. It’s a great, spreadable consistency. Enjoyed it on raisin bread topped with banana slices. Yum! Thank you for a date sweetened chocolate hummus. Such a treat!
Rosa
Thrilled you enjoyed Cathy! Thanks for the review. 🙂
Emma
I love all of your hummus recipes — your recipes are amazing…can’t wait to try this new one!
rosa
Aww thanks so much Emma!