Chocolate Hummus

Servings: 24


Adapted from the Kansas City Star, May 2015 by Extension Master Food Volunteer Gerry Buehler 

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can of chickpeas
  • 3 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil 
  • 1/2 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 5 to 7 tablespoons water
  • Assorted fruits and/or crackers

Instructions

  1. Place the chickpeas, including liquid, in a microwaveable container and cover with wax paper or microwaveable cover.
  2. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, or until the chickpeas are soft and warm.  Drain off liquid.
  3. Place all ingredients, except water, in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse, while stopping periodically to scrape down sides, until the mixture is well blended and smooth.
  4. With the food processor running, slowly add water, one tablespoon at a time, and process until the hummus is very smooth.
  5. Hummus can be frozen in a sealed container for     6 months.