Brownie Batter Hummus

A lot of you probably saw this title and thought that I was crazy. I had only heard of this “dessert hummus” trend recently and was very skeptical. Chickpeas and black beans baked into brownies and other desserts for a healthified “fudge factor” isn’t a new concept, but sweet hummus just did not appeal to me. I decided that I would play around with my own recipe, with a chocolate theme in mind, and share it with you if it was worth sharing.

I was not prepared to like this as much as I did! It’s delicous with fruit dipped in it, but I also want to try pretzels or graham crackers dipped in as well. Think about what you would want to dip into chocolate fondue, and dip it in this brownie batter hummus instead. My kids have absolutely loved this as their afternoon snack with fruit, and I think I’ve racked up some cool points with them. They have no idea that their “chocolate snack” is gluten-free, dairy-free, packed with protein and naturally sweetened. You can even make it vegan if you substitute pure maple syrup for the honey.

But as a warning if you’re going to serve this to a child under the age of 2, there is a 100% chance that it will end up all over his or her face. Easton was so happy about his snack that I couldn’t even be mad about it! After all, it’s nothing a baby wipe can’t clean up. Whoever you serve this to, it’s going to be a hit. It’s a perfect treat for an afternoon snack, weekend brunch, or even with some wine while you watch a movie at night.