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This black bean brownie batter dip tastes just like licking the brownie bowl, but it's made with black beans, almond butter, and chocolate protein powder! Blend it up in 5 minutes for a high protein dessert hummus that's perfect with fresh strawberries and salty pretzels.
Table of Contents
- Black Bean Brownie Batter Dip (High Protein Dessert Hummus)
- Why you'll love this black bean brownie batter dip recipe
- Simple ingredients you'll need
- How to make black bean brownie batter dip
- Watch me make this dip recipe!
- Recipe tips
- Serving suggestions
- Meal prep & storage
- Substitutions, optional variations & dietary adjustments
- FAQ
- More black bean dessert recipes you'll love
- Black Bean Brownie Batter Dip Recipe
- Save this dip recipe to Pinterest and make it later!
Black Bean Brownie Batter Dip (High Protein Dessert Hummus)
I'll admit it, I'm a little obsessed with taking black beans and turning them into nourishing treats!
You've probably seen my chocolate black bean cake and my chocolate black bean cookies too.
This black bean brownie batter dip is the newest one, and it is definitely the easiest one yet. Everything goes into the food processor, and in about 5 minutes you have a creamy, chocolatey dip that tastes like raw brownie batter.
Grab your favorite dippers and dig in!
Why you'll love this black bean brownie batter dip recipe
Tastes like brownie batter - Rich chocolate flavor and a thick, creamy texture, with a secret ingredient nobody will guess!
High protein snacking - With 12 grams of protein per serving from the black beans, almond butter, and chocolate protein powder.
Ready in 5 minutes - Toss everything in the food processor and blend. Done FAST!
Safe to eat by the spoonful - There are no raw eggs or raw flour, so this edible brownie batter is safe for everyone, kids included (they sure love it!).
Simple ingredients you'll need
Here's what you'll need to make this healthy brownie batter dip. You'll find the full amounts and nutrition information in the recipe card below.
- Black beans - The secret ingredient! Rinse them well to wash away the canned taste, and they blend up SO creamy.
- Almond butter - Adds healthy fats, creaminess, and a little extra protein. Look for a drippy, natural almond butter made with just almonds (and maybe salt).
- Chocolate protein powder - Boosts the protein and the chocolate flavor. Use one you love the taste of, since it shines through here.
- Cocoa powder - Unsweetened cocoa powder gives that deep, fudgy brownie flavor. Dutch cocoa powder works too for an even darker chocolate taste.
- Maple syrup - Pure maple syrup sweetens the dip naturally. Add a little more if you like it sweeter.
- Salt - Just a pinch of sea salt makes the chocolate pop.
- Mini chocolate chips (optional) - Stir them in or sprinkle them on top for a little extra sweet treat. Dark chocolate chips work great too.
How to make black bean brownie batter dip
- Start by draining and rinsing the black beans well in a colander. Give them a good shake to get rid of extra water so your dip doesn't turn out runny.
- Add the black beans, almond butter, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt to your food processor.
- Blend for 1 to 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides a couple of times, until the dip is completely smooth and creamy. Give it a taste and add a little more maple syrup if you want it sweeter.
- Spoon the dip into a serving bowl, then stir in the mini chocolate chips or sprinkle them on top. Serve with strawberries, pretzels, and all your favorite dippers!
Watch me make this dip recipe!
The full how to video can be watched below, or on my YouTube channel!
Recipe tips
- Rinse the black beans well. This removes the starchy liquid and any beany flavor.
- Blend longer than you think you need to. The silky, brownie batter texture comes from a full 1 to 2 minutes of blending.
- If the dip is too thick, add almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time until it's nice and scoopable.
- Protein powders vary in sweetness, so taste before serving and adjust the maple syrup.
- Chill the dip for 30 minutes before serving for a thicker, fudgier texture.
- No food processor? A high-speed blender works too. You may need a splash of almond milk and a little more scraping to get it moving.
Serving suggestions
This delicious chocolate dip goes with just about anything sweet or salty. Here are some of my favorite dippers:
- Fresh strawberries
- Apple slices
- Banana slices
- Salty pretzels
- Graham crackers
- Cinnamon pita chips
You can also spread it on toast, swirl it into Greek yogurt, or add a scoop on top of ice cream for a fun sweet treat!
Craving more chocolate? My vegan black bean brownies are a must!
Meal prep & storage
- Fridge - Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Serving from the fridge - The dip thickens as it chills. Let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes, or stir in a splash of almond milk to loosen it up.
- Freezer - Freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and give it a good stir before serving.
- Meal prep - Portion the dip into small containers with fruit or pretzels on the side for grab-and-go snacks all week long.
Substitutions, optional variations & dietary adjustments
Below you'll find a list of substitutions that will work well in this black bean brownie batter dip recipe.
Nut butter - Swap the almond butter for peanut butter or cashew butter. For a nut-free dip, use sunflower seed butter.
Protein powder - Any chocolate protein powder you love will work, whey or plant-based. You can also leave it out and add an extra tablespoon of cocoa powder and a little more maple syrup, but the protein will be lower.
Sweetener - Honey or agave work in place of the maple syrup.
Beans - Garbanzo beans (chickpeas) work in place of black beans for a chocolate hummus with a lighter color.
Vegan - Use a plant-based protein powder and dairy-free chocolate chips to make this a vegan brownie batter dip.
Gluten free - The ingredients are naturally gluten free. Just check the labels on your protein powder and chocolate chips.
Flavor add-ins - Try a splash of vanilla extract, a pinch of cinnamon, or a little espresso powder for an even deeper chocolate flavor.
If you try something different out, please leave a comment below letting us all know how it turned out!
FAQ
Nope! Once the beans are rinsed and blended with cocoa powder, protein powder, almond butter, and maple syrup, all you taste is rich chocolate.
Yes! Unlike raw brownie mix, this dip has no raw eggs or raw flour, so it's safe to eat straight from the bowl.
Yes, a high-speed blender works too. Add a splash of almond milk if needed and scrape down the sides often.
It can be! Use a plant-based chocolate protein powder and dairy-free chocolate chips.
It keeps in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
More black bean dessert recipes you'll love
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Heather
Black Bean Brownie Batter Dip
Ingredients
- 1 can black beans, (15 ounces), drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tbsp mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, (20g), optional for mixing in or topping
Instructions
- Prep the beans. Drain and rinse the black beans well, then shake off any extra water.
- Blend. Add the black beans, almond butter, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and salt to a food processor. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed, until completely smooth.
- Adjust. Taste and add more maple syrup if you'd like it sweeter. If it's too thick, blend in almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Top and serve. Transfer to a serving bowl and stir in or top with the mini chocolate chips. Serve with strawberries, pretzels, and other dippers.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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