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Dessert Hummus: Three Ways

June 5, 2012 by Lindsay 58 Comments

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Hi Friends!

I was a busy little bee in the kitchen yesterday doing a few experiments and lucky for me (and you guys!) I was quite successful! As you guys know, last week I took my last final and graduated with my second bachelor’s degree. Yesterday our grades were posted for our final exam and I confirmed that I graduated with a 4.0! In my book, that calls for a celebration!

You may remember how we got some free pints of ice cream at EarthFare a few weekends ago…and I’ve been thinking about making some cookie ice cream sandwiches ever since. Over the weekend, I decided that I was too lazy to bake cookies, so I planned to make some vegan cookie dough and just use that to make my ice cream sandwiches!

After I started looking a recipes, I started thinking about how I’ve also been wanting to make some dessert hummus and haven’t gotten around to it yet! Have you guys heard of this? It’s essentially a sweet hummus that tastes like cookie dough. Plus, it’s vegan! And generally healthier than cookie dough. Boom! Problem solved.

There are tons of different recipes out there but as usual, I just decided to wing it.

I rinsed a can of chickpeas and threw it in the food processor. I added some peanut butter and some agave nectar and a splash of water and mixed it all up. Then I took a quick taste, and voila! SO GOOD. I realized later that I forgot to add vanilla extract, but that’s ok..you guys can add it for me!

Hummus isn't just for veggies! Try this lightly sweetened dessert hummus for a healthy treat!

Once I tasted it, I realized there were quite a few ways I could enjoy this delicious treat! I’ll introduce you guys to three ways today. First, just eat it as a dip. Graham crackers would be especially good for dipping. Second, use it to make the sandwich part of an ice cream sandwich. Third, add some oats, form into balls and freeze for a quick summer snack.

Dessert Hummus

by Lindsay L

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Keywords: food processor appetizer dessert snack vegetarian chocolate peanut butter chickpeas agave

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Ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
  • 3 – 4 Tbsp peanut butter (or desired nut butter)
  • 3 – 4 Tbsp agave nectar (or honey)
  • 1/3 c chocolate chips
  • 1-3 Tbsp water (or milk)

For Dip

  • Graham Crackers for dipping

For Ice Cream Sandwiches

  • Ice Cream

For Snack Balls

  • 1/4 c Oats

Instructions

For the Dip

Combing chickpeas, peanut butter and agave in a food processor and process until smooth.
Add water (or milk) as necessary until desired consistency is reached.
Stir in chocolate chips.

For Ice Cream Sandwiches

Line a pan with foil.
Spread half the dip on the bottom.
Top with slightly softened ice cream and freeze until set.
Spread remaining dip on top and freeze until set.
Cut into pieces.

For the Snack Balls

Stir in oats.
Form into balls.
Freeze and enjoy.

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I used 3 Tbsp peanut butter, 3 Tbsp agave and 2 Tbsp water. I would’ve added some vanilla too if I hadn’t forgotten. If you want a stronger peanut butter flavor, add an extra Tbsp or two. If you want it sweeter, add more agave! My advice would just be to start with less, taste and then add more! For my ice cream sandwiches I used mint chocolate chip ice cream 🙂 Those are definitely my favorite. The dip is delish on it’s own as well. For the snack balls, I added the oats to thicken it up a bit…but it’d probably be fine just forming into balls and freezing without the oats if you didn’t want them!

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Hummus isn't just for veggies! Try this lightly sweetened dessert hummus for a healthy treat!

So tell me, which way looks best to you?!

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Comments

  1. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    June 5, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    All 3 way look good, but I am a sucker for a snack ball! I love this idea rather than just using it as a dip (which doesn’t work for my taste buds). Trying this next time!

    Congrats on the 4.0, brainiac! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Emily says

    June 5, 2012 at 12:38 AM

    Yay for the 4.0! All three look delicious! I was drooling over them on instagram. I think I might need to try to make the ice cream sandwich!

    Reply
  3. Katie @momslrb says

    June 5, 2012 at 12:42 AM

    That looks amazing. I’m going to try that this weekend when my vegan sister is in town!

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  4. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says

    June 5, 2012 at 1:21 AM

    I think my heart just melted…like whoa now!

    Reply
  5. pluvk says

    June 5, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    This is so creative. I’ve NEVER heard of hummus being used as a dessert! I’m a little nervous about the taste, though, because hummus seems so strong to me! But I do love the texture! I’ll have to give this a go one day… thanks!! 🙂

    Reply
  6. STUFT Mama says

    June 5, 2012 at 2:50 AM

    Oh man. They all look good. I gotta go with balls though. I love balls (although I always eat my dessert hummus as a dip). Hmm… Maybe I just like your balls. Ha ha!!!!

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  7. Kris @ www.kris-lawrence.com says

    June 5, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    I’d like to try the ice cream sandwiches. Maybe I can slowly convert them to chickpea lovers that way.

    Reply
  8. Toni@runninglovingliving says

    June 5, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    Love this! They all look fantastic!

    Reply
  9. Gina (The Candid RD) says

    June 5, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    Yum yum!! I have tried this before, with a slightly different recipe (I think I used maple syrup instead of agave because I’m not a fan of agave). I loved it! Thanks for the inspiration on how else to use the hummus!

    Reply
  10. Kristen @ notsodomesticated says

    June 5, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    Um, ice cream sandwiches?? Sign me up!

    Reply
  11. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    June 5, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    all of them!! holy cow this sounds unbelievable!! i def want to do this and not say anything about the chickpeas… no one would ever know!!

    Reply
  12. sarah @ sarah learns says

    June 5, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    i love dips, so i’d definitely go for the dip version. yum! it looks like your kitchen was a party with all of your experimenting yesterday!

    Reply
  13. Jess says

    June 5, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    Ever since I saw this on instagram, I’ve been drooling. And now I LEGIT want to make the dip right now, at 8am, as I have all the ingredients handy. YUM!! you are a freakin’ genius girl!!

    Reply
  14. Danica @ It's Progression says

    June 5, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    Congrats on the 4.0! That’s fantastic!!

    Reply
  15. Madeline @ Food Fitness and Family says

    June 5, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    YUM! I want to make the snack balls … and I have all the ingredients!

    Reply
  16. Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray says

    June 5, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    So fun! These all look really yummy–and so creative, too!

    Reply
  17. Courtney @ Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life says

    June 5, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    You are just too darn smart, Linds! I love this!! I’d take it all three ways, but I’m loving the ice cream sandwiches 🙂

    Congrats on your 4.0!

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  18. Brittany (Healthy Slice of Life) says

    June 5, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    I’m a sucker for ice cream sandwiches. You’re brilliant!!

    And a huge congrats on your 4.0, lady!

    Reply
  19. Jaren @ Kiwi Fit Blog says

    June 5, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    HOLY COW!! Who would of thought of hummus as desert?! Youre a genius! Those sandwiches look awesome!

    Reply
  20. Missie says

    June 5, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    I tried some “cookie dip” with chickpeas and thought it was HORRIBLE – but maybe I will have to try again using your recipes!

    Reply
  21. Jemma says

    June 5, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Dessery hummus sounds amazing!

    Reply
  22. Patty says

    June 5, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    I’m going to have to give this a try. I like the fact that there’s alot of protien content. Also trying to think of something ton dip with that is gluten free for my neice. Maybe some type of fruit.

    Reply
  23. Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says

    June 5, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    So awesome!!! I’ve got to try this and food my fiance with it!

    Reply
  24. Rachel @ The Avid Appetite says

    June 5, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    I really love all of these ideas! I think my favorite is the ice cream sandwich 🙂

    Reply
  25. Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health says

    June 5, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Oh my goodness…can I come over and eat some?? Those all look and sound amazing!!

    Reply
  26. Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile says

    June 5, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    Such a great idea!!!!

    Reply
  27. Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says

    June 5, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    wowee, these all look awesome! i’d totally eat all three, but i’m intrigued by the ice cream sandwiches!

    Reply
  28. Carissa says

    June 5, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    Wow! What a cool idea! I need a larger food processor and then I’m all over it. I”m a big bean fan!

    Reply
  29. Michelle (Better with Berries) says

    June 5, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Never have I ever heard of dessert hummus. I’ll have to try it, it looks great!

    Reply
  30. Nikki says

    June 5, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    I have been waiting for this after seeing all of your instagram pics! Ahhh sounds so good!

    Reply
  31. jobo says

    June 5, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Ahhhhhh! you have hit the peak of awesome concoctions!! DESSERT HUMMUS?! YES PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am TOTALLY making this ASAP!

    Reply
  32. Tamara says

    June 5, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    Ooh, I saw your preview pic the other day and was waiting for the recipe to go up! Pinning it and hopefully making it tonight!
    Thanks!

    Reply
  33. Estelle says

    June 5, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    Yum. It could be the desert of the year. I’m gonna try that. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
  34. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

    June 5, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    They all look amazing… I’m so going to try the balls when I get home! Perfect snack to grab on the go!

    Reply
  35. PavementRunner says

    June 5, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    So should I place my order now?

    Reply
  36. amanda @runtothefinish says

    June 5, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    I actually fell on to a recipe last year that I make all the time which is vey close to this but I use a little banana and cranberries to make it instead of PB and chocolate…of course now I have to try this!

    Reply
  37. Kierston says

    June 5, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    I want it ALL!!!!

    Reply
  38. Caitlyn @ With a Hint of Honey says

    June 5, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    Holy Hummus! Hummus addict, alert. This excites me to no end!

    Awesome awesome awesome!! 🙂

    Reply
  39. Christine @ Oatmeal Bowl says

    June 5, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Chickpeas for dessert. Never would have crossed my mind, but sounds and looks delicious! Thank you for the recipes. would have to go for the snack balls. mmm…

    Reply
  40. StoriesAndSweetPotatoes says

    June 5, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    MMMMM dessert hummus is the best! I’ll take it any way. On a spoon will do 😉

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  41. Emily Butler @EmilysHomestead says

    June 5, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    I think the ice cream sandwhiches look best, I might try those but using banana ice cream in the middle 🙂

    Reply
  42. Julie (@ROJRunning) says

    June 5, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    Wow using it as a dip sounds amazing! With some graham cracker. Oh boy!

    Reply
  43. Amber @ Slim Pickin's Kitchen says

    June 5, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    BRILLIANT!!!!!!!

    Reply
  44. Amber at Love, Laugh, Live Well says

    June 5, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    I love this idea!! I would never have thought of it on my own so I’m super happy to have stumbled upon this.

    Reply
  45. Anna says

    June 5, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    Yum! The ice cream sandwiches sound awesome!!

    Reply
  46. Elle says

    June 5, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    Such a great idea! Sharing with everyone I know!

    Reply
  47. Lisa says

    June 5, 2012 at 11:52 PM

    Um. The sandwiches look amazing! Great idea to mix it up in 3 totally different ways! Love this.

    Reply
  48. Christy says

    June 6, 2012 at 12:21 AM

    you freaking kill me! This is heavenly looking! I cannot wait to make this and luckily I have all ingredients. SCORE! It’s too hard to choose just one way, I like all 3!

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  49. Pure2raw twins says

    June 6, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    YUM! I would take a bite or two of all 3 versions

    Reply
  50. Leonor @FoodFaithFitness says

    June 6, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    What a great idea! I never thought of freezing it. I have made the cookie dough though. Still looking for the perfect recipe.

    Reply
  51. Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

    June 6, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    I love dessert hummus and I love the ice cream sandwich idea! I have chocolate peanut butter – I think that would be amazing!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 8, 2012 at 9:58 AM

      yes!!! that would be DELICIOUS!!!

      Reply
  52. Abby @ Abz 'n' Oats says

    June 7, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    I think all three ways sound good but if the frozen balls with oats mixed in are anything like cookie dough go ahead and sign me up! 🙂

    Reply
  53. Diana @ VeggieNextDoor says

    June 21, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    YUM! I actually made my first ever cookie-dough hummus earlier this month too! I loved the batch I made, but yours looks even simpler. Plus, I hadn’t thought of freezing it with Oats – that is definitely going on my must-try list!

    Reply
  54. Janel Gradowski says

    August 22, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    I just found this in your Best Of post. The snack balls will be made this afternoon in my house. 🙂 Can’t wait to try them!

    Reply
  55. DAR @HaliburtonsHevn says

    March 19, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    Those Ice Cream Sandwiches look soooooo good to me…definitely making those! Thanks,

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      March 21, 2013 at 6:21 AM

      let me know what you think!

      Reply
  56. Tonya says

    April 10, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    Just made the freezer balls and we loved them. My kids gobbled them up. Thanks!

    Reply

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