This article originally appeared on The Colorful Kitchen.

I really love hummus, in fact I don’t think I’ve met a hummus I didn’t like. Not too long ago we made Balsamic Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus and today I am very excited to share my recipe for Chocolate Hummus. Thick, creamy and chocolately, this recipe is awesome because it’s like enjoying protein-packed frosting! It’s perfect for dipping apple slices or dates, spreading on toast, crackers and other baked goods. Naturally I decided to use it as icing and make cookie sandwiches…

Chocolate Hummus

makes 8-10 servings

What you’ll need:

1.5 cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 can)

1/4 cup nut butter of your choice (almond, peanut, cashew, etc.)

4 dates, pitted

1/4 cup cocoa powder

2 tbs agave

2 tbs almond milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

pinch of salt

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in blender until smooth. Serve with cookies, apple slices, banana or eat with a spoon!

Hummus Cookie Sandwiches, using Mini Cookie Dough Chocolate Chip Cookies!

Straight out of the jar!

Or, spread on my Raw Superfood Oatmeal Bread!

Also by Ilene: Crunchy Raw Chocolate Coconut Cups

More Sweet Treats: Vegan Berry Cornmeal Crumble

Bittersweet’s Magic Bars

Strawberry and Rose Tartlette

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Photo: Ilene Godofsky