CHOCOLATE HUMMUS (AKA BROWNIE BATTER HEALTHY DIP)

Chocolate Hummus Dippers that tastes like brownie batter! Healthy and Delicious

The main ingredient in hummus is beans.  If your child will eat beans, they are great source of nutrition. There are also many benefits to eating beans:

-Fewer meltdowns A diet high in fiber reduces insulin spikes which helps regulated “moods”

-Prevents Childhood Obesity Studies show that plant-based diets high in fiber and protein can prevent weight gain and obesity

-Packed With Nutrition Beans are an excellent source of folate, zinc, iron and magnesium. They’re also high in antioxidant that fights inflammation.

-Boosts Gut Health Studies show eating beans can strengthen the gut microbiome and gut health which is linked to improved immunity

-Combats Constipation If your kid struggles with constipation, try adding beans into his diet.

-Prevents Disease Studies show people who eat beans have a lower risk for heart disease, stroke, type-2 diabetes, and cancer.

CHOCOLATE HUMMUS (AKA BROWNIE BATTER HEALTHY DIP) Recipe:

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Author: Lauren Lane

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Chocolate Hummus (AKA Brownie Batter Healthy Dip)

Chocolate Hummus Dippers that tastes like brownie batter! Healthy and Delicious.

Prep time: 5 MinTotal time: 5 Min

Ingredients

• In a blender or in a food processor, combine all the ingredients except water, using just 3 1/2 Tbsp of maple syrup.
• Puree until the mixture is smooth, about 30-60 seconds. Add water 1 Tbsp at a time to create the desired consistency. Taste the chocolate hummus and add remaining maple syrup if desired.
• 1 1/2 cup cooked garbanzo beans OR 1 can of garbanzo beans, black beans or cannellini beans. strained and rinsed 3 times
• 4Tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 Tbsp unsweetened baking cocoa
• 2 Tasp Peanut Butter (optional)
• 1/4 cup water (or to get it to the consistently you like)

Instructions

1. In a blender or in a food processor, combine all the ingredients except water.
2. Puree until the mixture is smooth, about 60 seconds. Add water 1 Tbsp at a time to create the desired consistency. 
3. Taste the chocolate hummus and add more maple syrup if desired.

Notes:

The main ingredient in hummus is beans. If your child will eat beans, they are great source of nutrition. There are also many benefits to eating beans:

-Fewer meltdowns A diet high in fiber reduces insulin spikes which helps regulated “moods”

-Prevents Childhood Obesity Studies show that plant-based diets high in fiber and protein can prevent weight gain and obesity

-Packed With Nutrition Beans are an excellent source of folate, zinc, iron and magnesium. They’re also high in antioxidant that fights inflammation.

-Boosts Gut Health Studies show eating beans can strengthen the gut microbiome and gut health which is linked to improved immunity

-Combats Constipation If your kid struggles with constipation, try adding beans into his diet.

-Prevents Disease Studies show people who eat beans have a lower risk for heart disease, stroke, type-2 diabetes, and cancer.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

268.61

Fat (grams)

6.67

Sat. Fat (grams)

1.30

Carbs (grams)

43.19

Fiber (grams)

8.25

Net carbs

34.94

Sugar (grams)

16.68

Protein (grams)

11.21

Sodium (milligrams)

220.51

Cholesterol (grams)

0.30

© Lauren Lane

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