3 Reasons why its heart healthy:
- Chickpeas are a great source of fibre, diets rich in fibre decrease the risk of heart disease.
- Swapping your usual desert for fruit adds more heart healthy fibre and helps you meet your five a day goal.
- Nuts are a source of healthy heart fats, consuming heart healthy fats can contribute towards maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.
Chocolate Hummus Platter
When was the last time you ate chickpeas? Try this fibre-packed, healthier take on a sweet, valentines sharing platter
Servings
2
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
0
minutesCalories
300
kcalIngredients
- For the hummus:
400 g chickpeas (one tin) drained and rinsed (remove skins for extra smooth hummus)
1/3 cup sugar-free nut butter or tahini
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup milk of your choice
- For the platter:
Strawberries
Rasberries
Blueberries
Celery
Mixed nuts
Directions
- First, make the hummus. Put all the ingredients for the hummus into a food processor and mix until smooth – add a drop more milk if you want your hummus more like a smooth, chocolatey dip.
- Wash and chop your fruits and vegetables into finger-friendly sizes.
- Put the hummus in a bowl and top with a sprinkle of chocolate chips before arranging your fruits, vegetables and nuts ready for dipping.
