Hummus for Dessert? Delicious Sweet Hummus Ideas

Hummus is a virtual king of the plant-based kingdom. With endless uses, flavor additions, and incorporations, it’s a nutritious item that few can resist. However, the one area that hummus lacks much application is the sweet realm– but this is quickly changing. Dessert hummus is the new food on the block, reimagining what this favorite dip can be used for. We’ll explore the variety of sweet hummus selections on the market now, including premade options and others to prepare yourself.

Why Dessert Hummus?

There are plenty of perks of venturing into the realm of non-savory hummus. Namely, the health benefits certainly surpass most other desserts. By retaining the elements that make hummus so beneficial, such as the chickpea and tahini foundation, all you need to do is switch up the spices and you’ve got a whole new dish. It’s also incredibly easy to make– all you need to do is toss the ingredients into a blender or food processor and it’s ready to serve as you please!

Brands and Products on the Market

Delighted By/Go Dairy Free

There are already a few companies that are tapping into this space by offering ready-made products. The most prominent one, Delighted By, sells freshly made flavors including Vanilla Bean, Snickerdoodle, Brownie Batter, and Chocolate Mint. Instead of the traditional olive oil, they swap in coconut oil to provide more sweetness. Aside from being vegan, these are also non-GMO as well as free of gluten or preservatives. This means it’s also perishable, so keep a lookout in the refrigerated section.

For some less perishable options, check out these buys from Amazon. This brand Soom is reframing modern perceptions of tahini (a core hummus component) by making it sweeter. Their chocolatey take on this spread has garnered glowing reviews by the health-conscious and decadence seekers alike. 

Soom is also shaking up the game by offering these Soom Mini Squeeze Packets for on-the-go, allowing you to easily customize flavors wherever you are.

Make it Yourself

Cacao and Creamed Coconut Hummus/Flickr

For a more fresh and personalized rendition, consider assembling your own dessert hummus. This will allow you to tailor the ingredients to your exact liking, as well as experiment with different healthy additions.

This Dark Chocolate Cherry Hummus recipe is the perfect place to start, offering an ideal flavor balance and vast uses to pair it with. It also uses simple, minimal ingredients and won’t break the bank! If you aren’t a cherry lover or want to make this repeatedly without getting too used to it, substitute other fruits in like strawberries or raspberries to shake things up.

Another unique rendition worth trying is these Cinnamon Graham Crackers With Healthy Pumpkin Pie-Spiced Hummus. Although it may initially seem quite festive or seasonal, this is actually a wonderful way to inject warm spices into your dessert while maintaining a healthy nutrient profile.

Feel free to update things like what you’re eating the hummus with– for example, instead of these graham crackers, try dipping with apples or vegan pretzels. You can even spread this on toast for a quick snack or breakfast.

Lemon Beet Hummus With Poached Pistachios

If you want to ease yourself into this concept with something that isn’t overly sweet, we’ve got the perfect fix. Make some Lemon Beet Hummus With Poached Pistachios to dip your toe into the alternative hummus route. Since the ingredients in this pick (such as the lemon and nuts) are quite versatile, all you have to do is omit the more savory spices like garlic from this recipe in exchange for things like vanilla, dates, or agave.

In a world of endless foods, more and more innovative products are revealing themselves. Even if this may seem odd at first, the best things often come out of creativity. So if you’re feeling exploratory, give dessert hummus a try.

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