

Brownie Batter Hummus
Materials
- Hummus:
- 1 15 ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup [url href="https://www.amazon.com/Viva-Naturals-Organic-Non-GMO-Powder/dp/B00P6TUO5G/ref=sr_1_9_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1527285707&sr=8-9&keywords=cacao+powder" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"]cacao powder[/url] or sub cocoa powder*
- 1/3 cup [url href="https://www.amazon.com/Artisana-Organics-Organic-Certified-Handmade/dp/B001RPT6O8?th=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"]cashew butter natural & unsalted[/url] (or sub other nut butter)
- 3 dates pitted
- 2 Tbsp. honey or sub other natural sweetener
- 3 Tbsp. plant-based milk I used [url href="http://malkorganics.com/products/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"]cashew milk[/url]
- 1 tsp vanilla
- pinch salt
- 1 Tbsp. [url href="https://www.amazon.com/Viva-Naturals-Organic-Cacao-Nibs/dp/B00MGW81YM/ref=sr_1_5_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1527286701&sr=1-5&keywords=cacao+nibs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"]cacao nibs[/url] optional—or sub chocolate chips
- Sides:
- apples sliced
- zucchini sliced
- fruit/veggie chips like banana chips, [url href="https://thrivemarket.com/p/food-should-taste-good-sweet-potato-tortilla-chips" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"]sweet potato chips[/url], [url href="https://thrivemarket.com/p/thrive-market-plantain-chips-lightly-salted" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"]plantain chips[/url], or [url href="https://thrivemarket.com/p/rhythm-naked-beet-chips" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"]beet chips[/url]
- [url href="https://www.amazon.com/Quinn-Snacks-Non-GMO-Pretzels-Classic/dp/B07B94Z9DM/ref=sr_1_7_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1527383778&sr=8-7&keywords=Gluten+Free+Pretzels" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"]pretzels[/url]/ [url href="https://thrivemarket.com/p/simple-mills-fine-ground-sea-salt-almond-flour-crackers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"]crackers[/url]/ chips certified gluten free for gf eaters
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender combine chickpeas, cacao powder, cashew butter, dates, honey, milk, vanilla and salt. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer to a medium-sized serving bowl and sprinkle with cacao nibs if desired. Serve with fruit, zucchini (think chocolate zucchini bread), pretzels or crackers.
- Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Notes
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