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Healthier chocolate spread

Chocolate spread, meet chickpeas. Don't be alarmed — we've blended the chickpeas down with gooey, sticky dates and cocoa powder so that all you're left with is a perfect, oozy, chocolatey spread.
Three tubs piled together filled with chocolate spread, and a slice of bread smeared with chocolate spread.
1¾ cups
10M

We all love chocolate spread.

Gooey, thick, and sweet, it goes with nearly everything; from a warm piece of toast in the morning to the swipe of a cheeky spoon when no one’s looking. It stores well, and is still scrumptious after being carted around all day, making it the perfect lunchbox treat. But it’s still chocolate spread, and should only really be enjoyed in small doses every so often. That is, unless there was a way to make a slightly more nutritious, and still exceptionally delicious version of chocolate spread, made from chickpeas, sticky medjool dates and cocoa powder.

This simple recipe blends all the ingredients together to make a sweet and sticky spread, the same consistency and texture as the classic Nutella, but just a little healthier. Lunchbox, meet new best friend. And, if you’re looking for more lunchbox friendly recipes? Find our best collection of lunchbox favourites here.

Ingredients

Method

1.

Place ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add ⅓ cup (80ml) water and blend again until very smooth (about 2 minutes). For a thinner consistency, add a little more water or a mix of water and oil.

2.

Spoon spread into jars; seal with lids. Refrigerate.

This recipe is from The Stress-Free Lunchbox, RRP $24.99

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