When you’re looking for a sweet treat made with wholesome ingredients – you’ll want to whip out this recipe! This easy cookie dough hummus is made with just five simple ingredients, and you can customize it with additional add-ins depending on the time of year (like adding peppermint and sprinkles for the holidays). As a dietitian and runner, I love this as a nutritious sweet treat option.
(And yes – even though the base is chickpeas, it’s sweet, not savory!).
Why you’ll love this recipe
For all you active ladies, this cookie dough hummus (or any type of dessert hummus) can be a great option for satisfying the sweet tooth in a healthier way. Since it packs in both carbohydrates along with satiating fat, fiber, and protein – it truly helps you feel full and satisfied with your dessert. It’s a great option when that training “hanger” kicks in. 😉
Ingredients
This recipe is super simple, and you only need 5 ingredients for the base:
- Canned chickpeas
- Maple syrup – I prefer using the pure stuff, but you can also use a sugar-free syrup if you prefer a low calorie sweetener option.
- Nut butter of your choice – I like cashew butter in this recipe, but peanut butter or almond butter also work.
- Chia seeds – You can use ground or whole chia seeds; grinding them will make a smoother texture in the final product, but I’m often lazy and just use whole – I don’t think it makes a major difference.
- Chocolate chunks – Semi-sweet, white, or dark, your choice! You can also use a no-added-sugar option if you prefer.
Instructions
It should only take you a few minutes to make this. First, you’ll toss the chickpeas, maple syrup, nut butter, and chia seeds in a food processor.
Next, you’re going to turn on the food processor and let it do its thing for about a minute. Scoop down the sides, and then turn it back on for another minute. That should be all the time you really need to get a nice smooth texture with a high-quality food processor.
That said, if you notice the texture isn’t quite right with your hummus for some reason – just keep processing it for 30-60 seconds at a time until you get the right consistency.
Once that’s done, scoop the hummus into a bowl and mix it with the chocolate chips. I personally love white chocolate chunks in this recipe but you can easily swap with some dark chocolate chunks (or chocolate chips of course).
This is the basic recipe I make often, and it is just perfect as is!
But of course, you can also mix in any other add ins of your choice, like nuts, sprinkles, toffee bits, peppermint, shredded coconut, dried cranberries, or whatever else floats your boat! When I photographed this around the holidays, I added some sprinkles and a few walnuts to jazz it up a bit.
What to serve with cookie dough hummus
This hummus will be thicker than traditional varieties; it’s more like a spread than a dip. You can put it on:
- Graham crackers (my absolute fav)
- Sliced apples (second fav)
- Pretzels
- Bananas (especially frozen banana chunks)
- Gingersnap cookies
- Pancakes
- Waffles
- Cinnamon pita chips
- The inside of two pieces of bread to make stuffed French toast
Of course, you can also just eat it straight up by the spoonful.
Can you freeze this?
Yes, you can. Just make the base recipe and then you can freeze it in an air tight container for up to 3 months (for best quality). Don’t fill the container too full to the top as it can expand a bit when freezing, so you want a little wiggle room. If there’s additional add-ins you want to mix in, wait until you defrost to add those.
To defrost: the day before you want to eat it, remove it from the freezer and place it in the fridge. When ready to eat, give everything a good stir and enjoy!
More Healthy Dessert Recipes
If you’re looking for more nutritious sweet treats, I recommend trying out these chocolate peanut butter protein ice pops for a frozen option. They’re so good – very reminiscent of a fudgsicle! – and pack in 9 grams of protein each. Another great chocolatey option are these chocolate covered prunes, which are made with just three ingredients and great for digestive health. Or, try this caramel apple salad for an easy way to add some extra fruit to your dessert routine!
I hope you enjoy this recipe – and be pleasantly surprised at how delicious a bean-based dessert is! If you do get a chance to make it, be sure to leave a recipe rating or comment below.
Chickpea Cookie Dough Hummus
Ingredients
- 15 ounce can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup cashew butter (or any nut butter you prefer)
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup chia seeds (ground or whole)
- ⅓ cup white chocolate chunks (or dark chocolate)
Instructions
- Combine the chickpeas, nut butter, maple syrup, and chia seeds in a food processor. Process in 1 minute increments, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary, until the hummus has reached a relatively smooth consistency. (It should take around 2-3 minutes total).
- Stir in the chocolate chunks (along with any other optional add ins of your choice; see notes). Enjoy served with graham crackers, sliced apples, pretzels, or whatever you prefer!
Notes
- Feel free to mix in optional add-ins which can include: peppermint, walnuts, pecans, sprinkles, dried cranberries, toffee bits, shredded coconut, or anything else your heart desires!
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