It’s back! After I tried my last batch of dessert hummus, I was eager to make a new flavor. A lot of you pointed out that it looks(and tastes!) like cookie dough. Well, one of my favorite cookies is the classic snickerdoodle; I love the cinnamon sugar crunch on the outside. And since cinnamon, almonds, and chickpeas all share an earthy flavor, I had a feeling this would work out. And it did!
Snickerdoodle Dessert Hummus
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of chickpeas, drained and washed
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- cinnamon sugar for garnish
Peel your chickpeas(recommended) and add them in a food processor with the almond butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Process for about 30 seconds to a minute, until all the ingredients have mixed and the dip is smooth.
Move to a serving bowl and garnish with cinnamon sugar on top.
The obvious question is “How do you serve this?” Well, I would lay it out on a platter with
- graham crackers
- apple slice
- baby carrots
- cinnamon pita chips
- mini-chocolate bars
I have to admit that my favorite way to eat these are a spoon; that’s the benefit of cooking for yourself alone.
Dessert hummus sounds weird but I bet it tastes delicious! I’ll have to give this a try. 🙂
That sounds absolutely amazing and intriguing.
I feel so torn. On one hand the idea of chickpeas and anything sweet throws me off. On the other it sounds so wrong it must be right.
You leave me no choice but to try to make it.
I still haven’t tried your first recipe, now I have 2 versions I need to try!
Ooh, I love the idea of serving this with graham crackers! I bet ‘nilla wafers would be good too!
Hummus is my only vice, I eat it with a spoon! Slash when you add almond butter and dessert-like flavors I might end up eating the whole batch;)
I have never thought of chickpeas as part of the dessert catagory! I will def have to give this a go as I am always looking for hidden ways to sneak protein into my meal plan!
Love this recipe!! I’ve had cinnamon hummus before and it was amaaaazing with apple slices. You’ve reminded me that I need to make it!
amazing! have you made a chocolate hummus yet?! if not, I’ll pay you to 🙂
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My heart skipped a beat when I read your suggestion for dipping mini chocolate bars in this!!! Phew. 🙂
A dessert hummus? Genius. Especially the snickerdoodle part – I view snickerdoodles as perhaps the most underrated cookie.
gah! This looks and sounds just amazing. Hummus? For dessert? I’m in! I am book marking
On graham crackers…brilliant! I actually think the carrots sound delicious, too! Very creative, Evan!
Ooh, this sounds delicious!!!
Looks delicious! I was perusing SeriousEats, and I don’t know if you saw this yet, but they posted a recipe of a chocolate chickpea cake that’s gluten free: http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/01/chocolate-garbanzo-bean-cake-recipe.html .
It looks good, but I haven’t tried it yet. It looks like something you’d like to do!
Amazing. Interesting that they used hydrated chickpeas. I’ve been looking to make a chocolate cake w/ chickpea flour but I can’t find that around me so this would be the next best option.
this definitely sounds delicious. I bet it’s great with apples… or with a spoon.
Snickerdoodles are one of my favorites – this sounds so different and yet amazing! Chickpeas will be on my grocery list next week and maybe then I’ll finally actually make this. You should start selling this stuff to whole foods or something 🙂
Evan,
This is brilliant! YUM!! I bet it would be awesome on waffles with cooked apples! 😉
I would totally eat this straight off a spoon too! I may or may not be drooling a little right now. Okay, I totally am.
I need this with my apples! What a unique way to sweeten up a protein packed spread!
Oh my, I’m not sure if I want to eat that or not! While I love hummus…I’ve never even thought of making a dessert hummus. I’m very intrigued!
-Aimee
SUCH an awesome idea. Great job!
Wow… this is gutsy and I like it! the idea of spreading it on graham crackers sounds awesome!!
Dessert hummus?! That looks and sounds amazing! I definitely need to try making this hummus for dessert.
I’ve never seen hummus prepared this way but I really like it! Hummus for dessert–I would never have considered it but it looks like works. Thanks for this excellent recipe.
Oh, now this is a new one for me. What a great idea! Definitely bookmarking this one. I make sweet grains all the time, but never would have though of dessert hummus!
dessert humous never would have crossed my mind! but now it is all I can think about!
On a spoon sounds like the perfect way to serve this sweet stuff!
This kinda looks like i just HAVE to crack open a can of chickpeas and get busy!
great recipe Evan!
This looks amazing! I would have never thought to make hummus sweet!
I would have never thought of hummus as a desert. Outstanding, I can not wait to give this one a shot.
What an interesting idea! I’ve never knew dessert hummus existed, but your pictures have my mouth watering! I will definitely have to try this!
Oh my goodness.
Two of my favorite things in the whole world just had a baby! This looks delish!
Just found your blog and SO glad I did. This looks amazing! I love hummus AND dessert – I can’t believe I never thought of this! 🙂
Have you ever tried subbing stevia in for some of the maple syrup to cut back on the sugar content?
I haven’t tried stevia in this because I prefer maple syrup or agave, but I’m sure it would work with a little water mixed in to gain the right consistency.
I can honestly say that I’ve never had a dessert hummus before, but a snickerdoodle flavor definitely looks like the way to start 🙂
I bought a can of chickpeas today at TJs, with hopes of making your PB chocolate chip hummus one day. But hey, this sounds ALMOST better….we’ll see what I decide on 🙂
Ow wow, I’m totally going to try this – it looks awesome! Thanks!
This sounds incredible! Snickerdoodles are my favorite cookies 🙂
Oh my, dessert hummus. I have never even considered such a thing. I must admit, this sounds fabulous. Must try asap!
I’ll be honest, I have never had a snickerdoodle cookie…but I’m pretty sure I would LOVE the hummus version. Thanks for sharing!
Allow me to say (now that I’ve made it) that this IS DELICIOUS! You, sir, are a genius.
I’m so glad to hear that! 🙂
Yeessssss, Evan. I’m obviously going to make this. I’ve been eating the other one with chocolate teddy graham lol.
This is so awesome! I have never seen dessert hummus before, and a snickerdoodle one…Yum! I would love to munch on some of this with apple slices!
Even though, as my blog will attest, I’m a diehard chocoholic, I actually much prefer this snickerdoodle version of your dessert hummus. Um, now could you please come up with a flavour variation based upon using sunflower seed butter? Because that’s what I have in my fridge right now 😉
kind of reminds me of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halva !! yum
I’ve never heard of dessert hummus before! What a wonderful idea!
Um, I totally eat my dessert hummus with a spoon, straight out of the container, usually in just one sitting (aka about 2-3 minutes) lol. Glad I’m not alone! 😉
GREAT idea! Now dessert is healthy =)
I do love hummus, but I’m a bit afraid of trying the dessert version of it 😀
You are a pioneer! I have to make this for my next dinner party and shock the guests! How fun . . .
I am so inspired now after seeing your dessert hummus recipes and totally want to try one! Such a fun idea. Thanks for sharing! This one sounds great too.
Wow….now that is really thinking outside the box!! Simply amazing…I do have to try it, the possibilites sound limitless with this fantastic creation..I am already a chic pea convert, this just cements the deal!
Cheers
Dennis
Wowwwww, dessert hummus is so definitely a unique creation and I am so intrigued! This really looks like an awesome sweet dip, and chickpeas are pretty neutral in flavor so I can’t see why this wouldn’t be awesome! Thanks for sharing 🙂
This looks INCREDIBLE! Definitely adding this to my “To Make” list…as soon as I get that food processor. 😉
Dessert hummus is just weird enough to be the perfect match for my weird household! I am already in love with it. I’m sure hubby will be as soon as he tries it ’cause this is now in my wish-to-make-soon list!
I never thought about hummus being a dessert. I can’t wait to try this.
I’ve had your dessert hummus bookmarked for so long.. and now you’ve gone and made it snickerdoodle flavored?! I’m trying this this weekend.. no excuses.
that looks sooooo good! I gotta try it, and the chocolate chip hummus too!
Thanks for stopping by my blog Evan! Your dessert hummus is totally company worthy!
Love the idea of a sweet hummus! I recently made a cranberry hummus which turned out great as well!
Hey Evan! I tried making this today with stevia+water as you recommended for the maple syrup swap.. and.. I don’t really recommend it! It becomes too airy(but maybe that’s because I processed it for too long?) and it loses that depth of flavor that maple syrup gives!
Anyway, I was inspired by your dessert hummus series and tried making cheesecake hummus! I used macadamia nut butter (I think cashew will be a better sub cost/availability wise?), agave, lemon juice, and nooch! I’m not sure if the nooch made it any different though- but at least I got my Vitamin B 🙂 But lemon juice is definitely the key!
Oh and a question: how long do you process them? and do you blend it in all at once? I’m asking because I think I’m processing it too much that it’s making it too airy- any idea how to make it creamy and heavy?
I let it process at least 30 seconds after it starts to look creamy to make sure all the chunks of chickpea are ground.
i feel like i have to try this to believe it. i cannot believe chickpeas + hummus taste good sweet. i’ve had dessert hummus before, and i always think it tastes “off.”
i can’t wait to try this!!!
YUM!!!!!!!
don’t want to use brown sugar,do you think it will taste great if i just use agave or the maple syrup??
Yes I think replacing the brown sugar with more maple syrup would taste fine. I’d be hesitant about subbing agave for maple syrup because maple syrup has a strong flavor that’d be missed in this dish
Hello, im not a big fan of hummus but that dessert look great. More than great it looks healthy which is on of the most important facts that we should all follow when it comes to dieting.
Cheers 🙂
Definitely have to try this. I wasn’t sure at first but I remember making chickpeas with PB and maple syrup one time and it was good ;).
YUM Evan!!
wow, this sounds so interesting. i need to make a test recipe soon, so i can decide if it would be right for a girls’ night out party coming up next month. thanks!
I’ve never had a sweet hummus but I would be open to trying this. It sounds and looks awesome!!
Mmmmmm snicker doodles …..one of my Favs! Is it tedious to peel the chick peas?
A little bit so, but once you get into a groove it can go by quickly. You can make it without peeling the chickpeas but I think it makes it just that much better.
oh my goodness. This sounds SO incredible!
And how fun would it be to serve at a party? Could do savory and a sweet hummus.
Wow – that looks absolutely amazing! Making that this weekend!
Seriously? Totally making this asap. Nice work 🙂
I am obsessed with hummus and I must make this! What a brilliant recipe! Thanks!
Wow, this looks delicious! This would a great dip to have at parties!
This might make my current vegan diet a little more interesting!!
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FAB U LOUS!
I have to admit, dessert hummus sounds pretty interesting… in a, never would have thought to do this way and I think I may need to taste test!
Wow this looks like an amazing dessert! Do you think cannelini beans could be subbed for chickpeas? (Mainly because I already have them at home!)
I haven’t tasted cannelini beans in ages but so long as they have a pretty neutral flavor I’m sure it’ll be fine.
Whoa. I want.
This sounds incredible! I love snickerdoodles. I think you’re really onto something with this dessert hummus, Evan!
This looks ah-mazing. I will have to try.
Wow..I love that idea…I’m getting off the couch right now to make some.
Alright, this kind of freaks me out, but I think I’m going to try it. You have a lot of people backing you up on how awesome this stuff is, and even though I kind of can’t wrap my head around chick peas in a “dessert”, I’m going to try. 🙂
Brilliant! I’ve tried garbanzo bean brownies before – wasn’t a fan. But this is perfect! And kids love to dip – so a great way to get a little added protein, fiber, etc. Awesome recipe.
I cooked my garbanzos this afternoon, and my boys are gobbling up the snickerdoodle hummus with apple slices right now. They are thrilled!
This will definitely be at my spa party/girls’ night out in a few weeks! Thank you!
Glad to hear it was a hit! I hope the ladies like it, too.
WOW! I just came across this recipe through another blog and had to check it out!
I read the ingredients, had them all, and immediately made this…. AMMMAAZINNGGG I hope i don’t eat the entire batch by the spoonful right now!
Glad you liked it so much!
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THANK YOU for posting such a cool, creative recipe! I made this tonight (with a few adjustments) and enjoyed it with an apple and banana. I plan on posting about it tomorrow–and of course linking to your blog and fabulous recipe. Thanks so much again for sharing!
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I love dessert hummus! Though I have always bought mine from here:
http://site.desserthummus.com/
I just printed out your recipe and can’t wait to make it Evan! Sounds so delicious!
what an awesome idea! i am definitely making this!!
I’m SO making this. It’s such an obvious thing to do…making hummus dessert-y, but I’ve definitely never thought of it before!
I just made this today! AWESOME!!! You have completely changed the way I look at hummus…I substituted honey for the maple syrup but it was still very tasty with gala apples.
it is not even funny how GOOD this looks!
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I made this over the weekend and it was SO good! I can’t resist going to the refrigerator to get another spoonful of deliciousness every few minutes!
Brilliant!
I made some of the hummus. THen I added some oats and rolled it in a ball. I put 4 dark chocolate chips in each ball and then rolled them in cocoa. They were fabulous. Thanks for the recipe.
Just wanted to say that I made this today and there’s a scant 1/4 cup left, if that’s any indication as to how good it is.
Thanks so much for creating this!
Off to try your peanut butter and chocolate chip version…..
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Wow, you are amazing! How do you come up with this stuff?!
oh hey new bff, you are a genius. i’m not even a huge fan of hummus (except for the red pepper variety), but i made this yesterday and i. love. it.
I’ve made this 3 times now and love it! I found you through healthy girl’s kitchen. My husband lived it so much he told me I had to make it for a work party, which is tomorrow. My 3 year old loved to lick the bowl!
Wow, sounds like I’ve won over the whole family with this one! I have to admit to licking the bowl a few times.
This is really good. I subbed two dates for the brown sugar and reduced the maple syrup to 3 Tbsp. It turned out great. Next time I’m going to try using just dates as the sweetener. I ate mine with banana and apple slices.
Just wanted to follow up. I made this using five Medjool dates instead of the sugar and maple syrup. I had to add a little almond milk to thin it out, but it tasted great.
You evil, evil man! I just made this to have with my apple this afternoon and it’s taking everything I have not to devour it now. I’m glad I only made a 1/4 batch, otherwise I’d be in so much trouble. 🙂
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how many servings does this recipe yield? What would be the serving size (1/4 cup?) Thank you. Sounds great. Can’t wait to try it out.
This makes a little more than 2 cups of hummus, and a serving might be either 1/2 a cup with fruits and vegetables like apples and carrots or 1/4 cup with crackers
Thanks. Can’t wait to try this. I think I will go with 1/3 cup serving with 6 servings to the recipe.
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I just made this – absolutely delicious! No modification needed in order to have optimal tastiness 🙂