Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Hummus is a sweet version of hummus made with chickpeas and peanut butter. It’s naturally sweetened so that it’s decadent enough for your sweet tooth but a healthy, wholesome snack.
Hummus for Dessert
Okay, so there are no ‘cookies’ in this dessert version of hummus, but I swear you’ll take a double take when dipping into this Chocolate Chip Cookie Hummus. Dessert hummus has been picking up momentum as a ‘thing’ so I figured I’d enter my take on it into the cosmos, just in case you were in need of a sweet fix that also happens to be mostly healthy.
Let’s Make Cookie Dough Hummus
Jump in the kitchen with me while I whip up this sweet hummus treat.
The “unhealthy” part of this recipe is if you use standard chocolate chips. You know me, I believe in sugar and chocolate chips, but for those to really commit to the health conscious angle of this concoction, rock on with some stevia and carob. My personal favorite brand of chocolate chips is Ghiradelli’s semi-sweet chips.
But, if you’re like me and have humans in your house that you want to sneak a few good-for-you-things into, this is a well-balanced sweet. Or, if you’re like me and get a hankering for something sweet after dinner but know that the carton of Ben & Jerry’s should stay in the freezer, this is a satisfying alternative.
The Secret to the Best Hummus
I start with my secrets to great hummus for this recipe, which I talked about when making my Best Homemade Hummus. Don’t forget the baking soda trick to help make it creamy! Then, from there, it’s just a matter of making this into a dessert hummus instead of following the standard savory path. Peanut butter, honey, ginger, vanilla…and of course, lots of mini chocolate chips!
Then from there, serve it up with whatever you think is the best delivery device. I really dig it with chocolate grahams, but you could go for fruit, standard grahams, or even just a spoon.
Hummus is such a fun canvas to build on. What creative take do you spin on your hummus? Leave a comment and let me know!
Other Great Snack Recipes
Trail Mix Rice Crispy Treats
Funky Monkey Kids Bruschetta
Fluffernutter Uncrustables
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*Original recipe by Joanie Simon (JoanieSimon.com)
