Protein Chocolate Spread by @healthyalie

10 min
Easy

1 serving

🧆

430 g

Chickpeas

🌴

5

Medjool Dates

🍫

180 g

Dark Chocolate

🥛

30 ml

Plant Milk

🍫

10 g

Low-fat Cocoa Powder

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/7

    Open 1 can of chickpeas and drain the chickpeas thoroughly in a colander; reserve the chickpea liquid for another recipe if desired.

    canned chickpeas, drained
    🥫can opener
    🫗colander

  2. Step 2/7

    Pit the 5 Medjool dates and roughly chop them to help the blender process them evenly.

    Medjool dates, pitted
    🥄heatproof spatula

  3. Step 3/7

    Melt 175 g dark chocolate in short microwave bursts, stirring between each burst until completely smooth.

    dark chocolate
    🍲small saucepan
    🥄heatproof spatula

  4. Step 4/7

    Add the drained chickpeas, pitted dates, melted dark chocolate, and 2 tbsp plant-based milk to the blender.

    canned chickpeas, drained
    Medjool dates, pitted
    dark chocolate
    plant-based milk
    🥄measuring spoon

  5. Step 5/7

    Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy; add a little more plant-based milk only if needed to obtain a spreadable texture.

    plant-based milk

  6. Step 6/7

    Blend in 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, if using, until the color and flavor are evenly distributed.

    unsweetened cocoa powder
    🥄measuring spoon

  7. Step 7/7

    Transfer the chocolate spread to a clean glass jar and refrigerate it before serving for a firmer consistency.

    🥄heatproof spatula
    🫙glass jar with lid

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Chocolate, Sweeteners

Ingredients

Chickpeas, Medjool dates, Dark chocolate, Plant milk, Low-fat cocoa powder

Allergens

May contain milk, May contain soy

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Plant-Based

Calories

185 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 4.2g, Carbohydrates: 25.6g, Sugars: 18.2g, Fiber: 4.1g, Fat: 8.3g, Saturated Fat: 4.5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 2.3mg, Magnesium: 47mg, Potassium: 260mg, Calcium: 35mg

Vitamins

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg, Folate: 25µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Overall

10 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

7 steps

Equipments

Utensils

can opener, colander, small saucepan, heatproof spatula, measuring spoon, glass jar with lid

Appliances

blender, microwave

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Spread, Dessert, Snack

Occasions

Breakfast, Brunch, Snack, Dessert

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@healthyalie

Origin

Cuisine

French-inspired, Plant-Based

Geographic

France, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Smooth, Thick, Spreadable

Flavors

Chocolatey, Sweet, Cocoa, Fruity, Earthy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 7 days (Store in a clean airtight jar,Keep refrigerated at or below 4°C,Use a clean spoon for each serving), freezer : 90 days (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Leave room for expansion,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator)