Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Hummus (Printable version)
A creamy, protein-rich dip combining chickpeas with nut butter, maple syrup, and mini chocolate chips for a sweet treat.
# What you need:
→ Base
01 - 1 1/2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1/4 cup creamy nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
03 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or honey
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
05 - 1/8 teaspoon salt
→ Texture & Sweetness
06 - 1/4 cup quick oats (gluten-free if needed)
07 - 2 tablespoons milk of choice, plus more if needed
→ Add-ins
08 - 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (dairy-free if desired)
# How To:
01 - Combine chickpeas, nut butter, maple syrup or honey, vanilla, and salt in a food processor. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure uniform texture.
02 - Add oats and milk to the processor. Process again until the mixture reaches a creamy consistency resembling cookie dough. If the texture is too thick, incorporate additional milk 1 tablespoon at a time until desired smoothness is achieved.
03 - Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Using a spatula, gently fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
04 - Serve immediately with apple slices, pretzels, or graham crackers for dipping. Alternatively, refrigerate for 30 minutes to achieve a firmer, more cookie dough-like texture before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get all the nostalgic comfort of cookie dough without any raw eggs or flour worries
- It genuinely satisfies that late night sweet craving while secretly being protein packed
- People will ask for the recipe before they even realize it's hummus based
02 -
- The mixture tastes even better after sitting in the fridge for a day as the flavors meld together beautifully
- If you detect any bean flavor after blending, let it process longer or add another teaspoon of vanilla
- This dip thickens up in the refrigerator so you may want to thin it slightly before serving leftovers
03 -
- Really dry your chickpeas well with a clean towel before blending for the smoothest texture
- Room temperature ingredients blend together more easily and create a silkier final result