Dark Chocolate Hummus

Recipe by: https://www.acouplecooks.com/dark-chocolate-hummus/

Yields 8

Ingredients

• 15-ounce can chickpeas (1 1/2 cups cooked)
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave syrup, to taste
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder (Dutch process or dark chocolate, if desired)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

1. Drain the chickpeas.
2. To the bowl of a food processor, add the chickpeas, tahini, maple or agave syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla, kosher salt, and 2 tablespoons water. Puree for 30 seconds, then scrape down the bowl. Taste; if necessary, add a bit more syrup to your liking. Add additional 1 to 2 tablespoons water and puree again to come to a creamy consistency. Store refrigerated for 7 to 10 days.
3. Serve with pretzels (gluten-free if desired), green apple slices, and strawberries.