How about a healthy chocolate dessert dip recipe that’s easy to make and perfect to enjoy this upcoming weekend? Loaded with protein and creamy goodness, it’s good just eating right from a spoon!
I’ll spare you the long talk and get right to it. Our time is precious, so why go on about…..never mind, I’ll do that again soon. 🙂
Chocolate Protein Dip
Ingredients:
1 can of chickpeas or white beans, drained and rinsed
2 medium ripe bananas (the more spots the better to me!)*See note below if you don’t have bananas
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp baking soda
rounded1/8 tsp salt
3 packets of stevia or about 2 tsp; it takes a while get the right amount since so many stevia products are different, so just adjust to taste. If you’re not into stevia, you can use 2/3 cup of brown sugar or honey, but this will detract a little of the “healthy” part.
2 Tbsp raw cacao powder
1/4 cup rolled oats, ground flax seeds, or chia seeds (you can omit this, it just helps to make it really thick)
*If you don’t have or like bananas, try using 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, pumpkin puree, or Greek yogurt as a substitute. I have tried all of these and still like the outcome. There’s no wrong way, just what you have on hand.
Directions:
Add everything in a blender or food processor and blend until you have a smooth, creamy consistency.
The dip will firm up a little more if you let it cool in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Or make a double batch so you can eat one right away like I do!
This is perfect to treat the whole family, and a wonderful way to get any picky eaters to think they’re getting away with something. Have it alone or smear it on a banana, you’ll be happy either way!
Have you ever made a sweet dip that’s healthy and delicious?
What do you think about using chickpeas as the main ingredient?
