Turn ordinary hummus into a rich and chocolaty snack called Brownie Batter Hummus! Who would’ve thought hummus could turn into an easy snack idea that satisfies your sweet tooth? It’s creamy like almond butter and the perfect vegan snack or dessert. Take Brownie Batter Hummus with you on those non-stop days to give you a glimmer of joy or serve it as a kid-friendly and healthy after-school snack.
This vegan-friendly protein-rich snack will curb a chocolate craving with a touch of sweetness! Real cacao powder and nibs make this a chocolaty treat with antioxidants to boot!
How long will Brownie Batter Hummus last for?
Brownie Batter Hummus will last for 4 days. Keep your hummus in an airtight plastic container and store in the refrigerator for maximum shelf-life.
Can Brownie Batter Hummus be frozen?
Yes, you can (and we don’t blame you!) freeze Brownie Batter Hummus. Store your delectable hummus in a freezer-safe airtight container, or store each portion in separate containers. Just remember to leave room for frozen hummus to expand. Brownie Batter Hummus will last for up to six months in the freezer.
Brownie Batter Hummus Ingredients:
- 1 cup chickpeas, drained
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cacao powder
- 1 tsp unsweetened cacao nibs
- Pinch of sea salt
For serving
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 8 graham cracker squares
How do you make Brownie Batter Hummus?
Brownie Batter Hummus is super easy to make, just like regular hummus. All you do is combine all of your ingredients in a food processor and pulse until chickpeas are thoroughly mixed and smooth. This easy snack idea only takes 10 minutes and gives you four servings of delectable, healthy dipping & topping for fruit, bread, or graham crackers!
How to portion Brownie Batter Hummus?
Find four dual-compartment meal prep containers that work as snack boxes, like these teal MPOF containers. Divide your hummus into 4 half-cup portions into the containers, then put your graham crackers and strawberries into the other slot.
More Hummus Snack Box meal prep recipes:
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Snack Boxes
Garlic Sweet Potato Wedges With Hummus
Beet Hummus Veggie Dipper Snacks
Other tips for making Brownie Batter Hummus:
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Make yourself a big batch of Brownie Batter Hummus and pair it with Ritz crackers, rice cakes, apples, pretzels, grapes, and more! Pretty much anything you can pair peanut butter or Nutella with.
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Let the flavors meld together by chilling your Brownie Batter Hummus for several hours or overnight.
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Use the best quality cacao powder you can get your hands on!
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If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a blender to make your hummus. If you don’t have a blender, you’ll have to mash the chickpea and combine ingredients by hand. Start by microwaving your chickpeas for 30 seconds to make hand-mashing easier.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpeas drained
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cacao powder
- 1 tsp unsweetened cacao nibs
- Pinch of sea salt
For serving
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 8 graham cracker squares
Instructions
- Combine ingredients for hummus in a food processor and pulse until chickpeas are thoroughly mixed and mostly smooth.
- Divide hummus between 4 MPOF snack containers and add sliced strawberries and graham crackers in the other side on each container.
