Healthy Recipes Appetizer Dip & Spread Brownie Batter Dip 3.3 (3) 3 Reviews This dessert dip features an unexpected protein- and fiber-rich ingredient: chickpeas. The chickpeas blend well with bittersweet chocolate to create a sweet bite. Try dipping apple slices, pretzels, strawberries or graham crackers in this chocolaty spread. By Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer is a recipe developer, tester, and content creator. After graduating from culinary school, she started working the EatingWell Test Kitchen in 2006, developing and testing recipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on February 20, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 16 Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe This Brownie Batter Dip is the perfect snack or ending to a healthy meal. While it may sound weird to combine chocolate and chickpeas, the flavors in the antioxidant-rich legume become super subtle and mostly serve as a healthy base for this dip. A touch of confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract and dark chocolate come together to create the chocolaty star of the show. Keep reading for our expert tips, including what to serve with this dip. Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too! This rich dip is perfect for pairing with banana and apple slices, pineapple chunks, strawberries, pretzels, graham crackers, rice cakes and marshmallows. It also makes a festive addition to cookies shaped like trees and stars for Christmas or hearts for Valentine’s Day. Additionally, it’s delicious when mixed into overnight oatmeal or used as a topping for pancakes, crepes and waffles.We don’t think peeling the chickpeas before adding them to the recipe is necessary. However, doing so may make the dip a little creamier.If you don’t have a food processor handy, you can use a blender instead.A serrated bread knife is one of the best tools for chopping bittersweet chocolate. Nutrition Notes Chickpeas, tahini and olive oil form the base of this dip—and they’re all heart-healthy ingredients that also help stabilize blood sugar. Chickpeas also provide plant-based protein and fiber as well as folate, a B vitamin that plays a role in maintaining cell health. Dark chocolate adds more heart-healthy components to this dip, including antioxidants. You’ll also get a nice boost of iron in dark chocolate, and noshing on a small amount of dark chocolate every day may even improve your cognitive abilities. It’s important to note that milk chocolate and white chocolate do not offer the same health benefits as dark chocolate. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed ⅓ cup tahini ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil ⅓ cup water 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon salt 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped and melted Directions Place rinsed chickpeas, ⅓ cup tahini, ⅓ cup oil, ⅓ cup water, 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla and ¼ teaspoon salt in a food processor. Process, scraping down the sides as needed, until smooth. With the motor running, add 4 ounces melted chocolate and process until combined. Frequently Asked Questions What is tahini? Tahini is a paste made from sesame seeds commonly used in some Mediterranean countries. Alternatives for tahini include nut-free seed butter like sunflower butter, and nut butters like peanut, cashew and almond. How should I store Brownie Batter Dip? The dip will last for up to 3 days refrigerated in an airtight container. Can I freeze Brownie Batter Dip? You can freeze the dip in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months, although it’s best to use it sooner. Wide-mouthed canning jars are a good option for freezing, but leave some headspace for the dip to expand. When you’re ready to enjoy it, transfer the dip to the refrigerator to thaw overnight, and give it a good stir before serving. What if my dip is too thick? If your dip is too thick, you can thin it out by adding a small amount of water. Add the liquid gradually, about 1 tablespoon at a time, to avoid making it too watery. EatingWell.com, February 2025 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 144 Calories 11g Fat 8g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 16 Serving Size 2 tablespoons Calories 144 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 8g 3% Dietary Fiber 3g 9% Total Sugars 2g Protein 3g 6% Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 3g 17% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Vitamin A 0µg Vitamin C 0mg 0% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 1mg 5% Folate 33µg Vitamin K 4µg Sodium 41mg 2% Calcium 22mg 2% Iron 2mg 11% Magnesium 35mg 8% Potassium 127mg 3% Zinc 1mg 10% Vitamin B12 0µg Omega 3 0g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Additional reporting by Carrie Myers, M.S. Carrie Myers, M.S. Carrie Myers is a portfolio entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in the health and wellness space. As a writer and editor, Carrie has worked for both consumer and trade print and online publications. She's been quoted in several articles as a health and fitness expert. 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