• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
This Healthy Kitchen
  • RECIPES
  • SPRING
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • JOIN/LOGIN
  • ACCOUNT
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
  • RECIPES
  • SPRING
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • JOIN/LOGIN
  • ACCOUNT
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • RECIPES
    • SPRING
    • SUBSCRIBE
    • JOIN/LOGIN
    • ACCOUNT
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Dark Chocolate Hummus [Tastes Like Brownie Batter]

    Published: Jan 19, 2022 by Rosa · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you.

    1.1K shares
    JUMP TO RECIPE

    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.

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients + Substitutions
    • How to make it
    • How to use it
    • Storage
    • Expert Tips
    • More healthy vegan desserts
    • 📖 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:

    See recipe card below for quantities.
    • 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

    • stack of cookies with one cookie leaning on the stack.
      Allergen Friendly Vegan Sweet Potato Cookies
    • Close up of baked apples in white serving dish.
      Air Fryer Baked Apples [Tastes like apple pie!]
    • Three bowls of vegan ice cream with 3 scoops in each bowl.
      Vegan No Churn Ice Cream – Three Flavours!
    • chickpea cookies with bite taken
      Healthy Peanut Butter Chickpea Cookies

    If you tried this recipe, please let me know about it in the comments below. I always love hearing from you! Don’t forget to Subscribe to This Healthy Kitchen to be among the first to get my new recipes! You can also FOLLOW ME on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter to see more delicious food and get all the latest updates.

    Buon appetito,
    Rosa

    📖 Recipe

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

    Dark Chocolate Hummus [Tastes Like Brownie Batter]

    This magical dark chocolate hummus is wholesome, chocolatey, and incredibly indulgent with ZERO guilt!
    5 from 8 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Course: Dessert, Dip
    Cuisine: American, Canadian
    Servings: 6 Servings
    Calories: 115kcal
    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
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    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

    Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
    DID YOU TRY THIS RECIPE?Mention @this.healthy.kitchen on IG and tag #thishealthykitchen!
    *Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated using online tools and does not include optional ingredients unless otherwise indicated.
    1.1K shares

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Comment + Star Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cancel reply

      Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Please do us a favour and rate the recipe in addition to commenting as this is very helpful to us and other readers. Tell us about substitutions you made, how it turned out, and anything helpful to others who may make the recipe. Rude or insulting comments are not accepted. Your email address will not be published.

      Recipe Rating




      This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    1. Connie Thomas-Kruse

      February 27, 2023 at 11:39 am

      5 stars
      Made this – simply yummy. Even my skeptical friends liked it.

      Reply
      • Rosa

        February 27, 2023 at 5:29 pm

        Yay! So glad everyone enjoyed it. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Janell

      April 12, 2022 at 1:11 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Rosa

        April 16, 2022 at 8:06 am

        You’re very welcome Janell. Thrilled to hear that. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Jane

      February 11, 2022 at 4:00 pm

      5 stars
      You are a goddess!!! for posting this before Valentine’s Day. OMG is it ever good!!!

      Reply
      • Rosa

        February 12, 2022 at 9:41 am

        Absolutely thrilled you enjoyed it Jane. Thank you so much for the review! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Cathy

      February 05, 2022 at 11:50 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Rosa

        February 06, 2022 at 8:46 am

        Thrilled you enjoyed Cathy! Thanks for the review. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Emma

      June 06, 2019 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      I love all of your hummus recipes — your recipes are amazing…can’t wait to try this new one!

      Reply
      • rosa

        June 06, 2019 at 12:53 pm

        Aww thanks so much Emma!

        Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Rosa! Welcome to This Healthy Kitchen where you'll find tasty and nutritious, plant-based recipes. I'm an avid home cook who believes food is medicine. Each recipe is made using wholesome ingredients and under 400 calories per serving with many gluten-free and oil-free options. Occasional cheat days included. 😉

    More about me →

    Popular

    • Roasted pineapple slices on white plate.
      Air Fryer Pineapple (Tastes Like Grilled)
    • close up of cooked spaghetti squash sliced in half with parmesan cheese and parsley garnish on top.
      Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash [Healthy+Low Cal]
    • Tray of buffalo cauliflower bites with bowl of ranch dip in the middle.
      Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings – Oven or Air Fryer
    • plate with large hash browns and fruit scattered around the dish
      Air Fryer Hash Browns From Scratch [Oil Free Option]
    • White bowl filled with cooked chickpeas and blue towel beside it.
      Instant Pot Chickpeas No Soak!
    • stack of vegan pancakes with banana slices on top and syrup dripping down.
      The Fluffiest Vegan Pancakes Ever [and SO easy!]

    list of websites where This Healthy Kitchen has been featured

    Spring is in the air!

    • Risotto with asparagus in round bowl with lemon on the side.
      Asparagus Lemon Risotto [Instant Pot or Stove Top]
    • Lemon pie with lemon slices and blueberries on top.
      Healthier Vegan Lemon Pie [Oil Free]
    • Green dip in glass jar with raw veggies surrounding it.
      Avocado Green Goddess Dressing [Oil Free]
    • Baked zucchini tater tots in white, oval serving dish.
      Baked Zucchini Tater Tots [Oil Free]
    • Cast iron pan with rotini pasta, cherry tomatoes and spinach in a white sauce.
      Easy Tofu Pasta Sauce [Oil Free]
    • Roasted potatoes in white tray with lemon wedges and parsley garnish.
      Roasted Greek Lemon Potatoes

    Privacy Policy
    Terms & Conditions

    5 SECRETS TO VEGAN COOKING!

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimers
    • Terms & Conditions

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some links on our site are affiliate links. If you purchase using these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only promote products we use and love. Thanks for your support!

    Copyright © 2023 ThisHealthyKitchen

    1.1K shares