Chocolate Hummus

Makes 4 servings

Hummus isn’t just an appetizer … it can be a dessert too! This Chocolate Hummus is the perfect light dessert, bringing any meal to a satisfying close. It’s creamy and fluffy, and best served with pita or cinnamon-sugar tortilla chips. As with other Mediterranean desserts, this hummus is a rich source of vitamins and minerals, improving digestion and aiding in weight management.

INGREDIENTS

1 (15-oz.) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup cocoa powder
4 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon
1–2 tablespoons water

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine garbanzo beans, cocoa powder, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and lemon zest in a blender or food processor and purée until slightly smooth.
2. Add the water in one tablespoon at a time and continue to purée until the hummus reaches the desired consistency.
3. Spoon into a serving dish and serve! Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

NUTRITION • PER ONE SERVING

Calories 220 (10%)
Total Fat 4.2 g (4.5%)
Saturated Fat 0.54 g (3%)
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.76 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 267 mg (18%)
Total Carbohydrate: 42.69 g (17%)
Dietary Fiber: 8.9 g (36%)
Total Sugars: 17.33 g
Protein: 8.65 g (16%)
Vitamin A 27 mcg (1%)
Vitamin C 4.8 mcg (6%)
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Potassium 331 mg (7%)
Calcium 82 mg (8%)
Iron 2.09 mg (12%)

This AMAZING Recipe can be found in my new Desserts on the Mediterranean cookbook here