If you’re looking for an easy, healthy dessert to make that will satisfy your chocolate cravings, this Chickpea Brownie Dip (sweetened only with dates) is perfect!
Chickpea Brownie Dip is so easy to make!
This is the most frequently made dessert in our house! Chickpea Brownie Dip is so easy to make – just throw everything in the food processor and you have a delicious, protein-packed dessert!
Brownie Dip Ingredients
- Chickpeas – You can just drain and rinse a can of chickpeas, or if you soak your own chickpeas, it is about 1 3/4 cup
- Pitted Dates – Any variety of date works! Just make sure to remove the pit if it’s not already pitted. I recommend soaking the dates in a cup of hot water for about 5 minutes to soften the dates before blending.
- Peanut Butter – I am a big proponent of natural peanut butter. No need for added oils or sugar!
- Cacao Powder – Check to make sure your cacao powder is unsweetened.
- Applesauce – Check to make sure your applesauce is unsweetened too!
- Vanilla Extract – I’m a big fan of pure vanilla extract.
Why do I sweeten my chickpea brownie dip with dates?
Dates are a wonderful natural sweetener! They are full of fiber, which prevents blood sugar spikes and aids with digestion. Dates are also full of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals to aid in immunity and heart health. To sum up, not only do dates have a delicious sweetness, they provide us with many nutrients!
Here are some other recipes that are sweetened with dates:
How to soften dates for the brownie dip:
The easiest method is just to heat a cup of water, then place the dates in the water, and let them soak while you add all of the other ingredients to the food processor. By the time you add the rest of the ingredients, they should be nice and soft! Finally, drain the water and add the dates to the food processor!
Chickpea Brownie Dip FAQs
Can I make a double batch?
Yes, I make a double batch most times I make this recipe. It usually takes a little longer to process everything, but as long as your food processor is large enough, it will work!
There are still clumps of chickpeas or pieces of dates in my batter, what can I do?
As long as you have a high-powered food processor and you soaked the dates, they just need more time processing.
Chickpea Brownie Dip (sweetened with dates)
Ingredients
- 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup dates, soaked in hot water for 5 minutes
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup cacao powder
- 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened nut milk
Instructions
- First add all of the ingredients into a blender or food processor, then process until completely blended, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides. Transfer to a bowl and enjoy!
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