Chocolate Hummus

 Chocolate Hummus!

A few months ago I spotted chocolate hummus in the grocery store!  I literally squealed out loud!  I was taken back by the price but I HAD TO TRY IT!  When I got home I was disappointed.   It was just MEH.  I forced myself to eat it because I had paid for it.

Recently, Lynn gave me a recipe for chocolate hummus and I thought I would give it another go.  I have tweaked it to fit my taste buds and to be a little more balanced nutritionally.  I have got to say, it does taste a little like chocolate frosting and I DO like this one WAY more than the store bought one.  Plus, it only takes about 5 minutes total to make it!

Ingredients:
I can garbanzo beans (drained and rinsed well)
4 Tbsp. cocoa powder
1-2 Tbsp. Maple Syrup ( I settled at 1.5 for my taste)
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
2 Tbsp. Almond butter
3-4 Tbsp. Water (depending on the thickness you prefer)

Throw all in your blender or food processor and ENJOY! 

I love this with apples, bananas and strawberries.  This would also make a healthy "dish to pass" to the holiday parties we get bombarded with high calories sweet treats.  It tastes best at room temperature to me.