Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (Printable Version)
Sweet, creamy dip with chocolate chips and a smooth base ideal for fresh fruit pairing.
# What You Need:
→ Hummus Base
01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 3 tablespoons creamy unsalted nut butter (almond, cashew, or sunflower seed butter for nut-free option)
03 - 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
04 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
05 - 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk of choice (dairy or plant-based), as needed
→ Mix-ins
07 - 1/3 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
→ For Serving
08 - 2 cups assorted fresh fruit (apple slices, strawberries, banana, grapes)
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine chickpeas, nut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt in a food processor. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
02 - Add milk one tablespoon at a time while blending until achieving a creamy, dip-like texture.
03 - Transfer the hummus to a mixing bowl and gently fold in the mini chocolate chips using a spatula.
04 - Serve immediately with fresh fruit for dipping or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert but it's basically just chickpeas and chocolate—no guilt required.
- Takes 10 minutes flat, making it perfect for when you need something fast that still feels special.
- Kids actually ask for it, which means you're winning at the parenting game without trying.
02 -
- Don't skip the gradual milk addition—I learned this by ending up with something too thin and having to add more chickpeas to save it, which taught me patience the hard way.
- Room temperature fruit dips better than cold, because cold makes the hummus firmer than you'd want; if you've refrigerated it, let the dippers sit out for a few minutes.
03 -
- Make it the night before serving to guests; the flavors actually deepen and the chocolate chips soften slightly into the creaminess, making every bite feel more integrated.
- If your food processor is small, work in batches rather than overstuffing—the blades need room to do their job, and cramming everything in at once just means unblended chickpeas hiding underneath.