Plant-Powered Sweet Snack Board
Think of this as dessert hummus meets snack board magic. In this class, we’re blending pantry staples like chickpeas and almond butter with banana and cocoa for a sweet, creamy dip that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. It’s plant-based, naturally sweetened, and endlessly customizable—perfect for dipping fruit, crackers, or anything with a little crunch.
Plant-Powered Sweet Snack Board
Servings: 6
Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Banana Chocolate Hummus
Ingredients:
- For the Hummus:
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 very ripe banana
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup almond butter
- 3–4 tbsp maple syrup, to taste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2–4 tbsp plant milk (any kind), as needed for texture
- For Serving:
- Strawberries, halved
- Apple slices, tossed in lemon juice
- Pineapple spears
- Jicama sticks, tossed with a little orange juice
- Graham crackers, cinnamon pita chips, or rice cakes
Instructions:
- Blend the Hummus: In a food processor or high-powered blender, combine chickpeas, banana, cocoa powder, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Blend until mostly smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Adjust Texture: Add plant milk one tablespoon at a time until you reach a creamy, dip-able consistency.
- Taste and Adjust: Add more maple for sweetness, cocoa for richness, or banana for fruitiness if desired.
- Serve: Scoop into a bowl and drizzle with maple syrup or top with cocoa nibs. Serve with fruit and crunchy dippers of your choice.
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