Healthy Brownie Batter Dip
A nutritious and sweet spread or dip made from beans! Great for school lunches and kids' snacks.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Medjool dates
- 1 (14 oz) can white beans, drained and rinsed or chickpeas or black beans
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp fine salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 to 3 Tbsp maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Remove the pits from the dates. Cover the dates with very hot water and let soak until very soft, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Drain the water then add the dates to a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Add the beans, cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla.
- Process the ingredients until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl a few times. (If the mixture is too thick or is not blending well, add a splash of water and continue to process until smooth.)
- Taste the dip and add the maple syrup if you want it sweeter. If the dip doesn't have a lot of chocolate flavor, you might also want to add a pinch more salt (salt helps enhance the flavor of the dip).
- Transfer the dip to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to a week. Use as a dip for fruit, pretzels, graham crackers, etc. Or use a spread on sandwiches or roll-ups.