Hy-Vee Healthy You: Brownie Hummus

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in calories and provides a different flavor profile.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cacao nibs

Cacao nibs are less sweet and add a crunch.

Drain and rinse one 15 oz can of garbanzo beans.

Place the garbanzo beans in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.

Add 1/3 cup of peanut butter, 1/4 cup of agave nectar, 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/8 teaspoon of salt to the food processor.

Cover and process until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.

Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl.

Serve with desired dippers like apple slices, pears, bananas, strawberries, or gluten-free pretzels.

Garnish with chopped peanuts.

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