Healthy Brownie Batter Hummus

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in sugar and adds a different flavor.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave nectar

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave nectar has a lower glycemic index than maple syrup.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cacao nibs

Dark chocolate chips have less sugar and more antioxidants.

Drain and rinse canned chickpeas under cold water.

Add chickpeas to a food processor and blend until smooth.

Incorporate cocoa powder, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt into the processor.

Blend the mixture until creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.

Add water gradually to adjust consistency, blending until desired smoothness is achieved.

Stir in chocolate chips by hand for added texture.

Transfer hummus to a serving bowl and chill for 30 minutes before serving.

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