Apples and Chocolate Hummus

A snack is always complete with a crunchy and sweet apple treat! This snack is pumped with extra protein, for extra fullness between meals.

Chef Tip: Recipe developed by Nicole Osinga, RD

Variety Tip: Gala was used in this recipe, but your favourite Ontario apple would work well

Ingredients

1.5 cup chickpeas, cooked
3 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
4 tbsp Unsweetened baking cocoa
2 tbsp Water
2 Ontario apples, sliced

Directions

  1. In a blender or in a food processor, combine all the ingredients except water and apples, 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. 
  2. Taste the chocolate hummus and add remaining maple syrup if desired.
  3. Dip your apples in the hummus and enjoy!
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