{"id":528,"date":"2025-12-19T12:56:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T11:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/?p=528"},"modified":"2025-12-19T13:01:51","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T12:01:51","slug":"cocoa-hazelnut-hummus-recipe-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/index.php\/cocoa-hazelnut-hummus-recipe-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Cocoa &amp; Hazelnut Hummus: A festive recipe to surprise this Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"528\" class=\"elementor elementor-528\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b13c70 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2b13c70\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d13b2ee e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d13b2ee\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-637db53 elementor-view-default 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data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"315\" height=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/slider-colacao-puro-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-313\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/slider-colacao-puro-1.png 315w, https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/slider-colacao-puro-1-242x300.png 242w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ddc083 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2ddc083\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddf8971 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ddf8971\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For this recipe, we recommend\u00a0<strong>ColaCao Puro<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 its rich, intense flavour adds depth and balance to every bite.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f93ad3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3f93ad3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8dcc11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c8dcc11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">If there<span class=\"s1\">\u2019<\/span>s one dish that truly surprises at the table, it<span class=\"s1\">\u2019<\/span>s a sweet hummus\u2014and this Pure Cocoa &amp; Hazelnut Hummus is proof that cocoa can shine far beyond traditional desserts. Creamy, naturally sweet and beautifully balanced, this recipe combines chickpeas, pure cocoa, dates and hazelnuts into an unexpected yet irresistible dip.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Perfect for Christmas gatherings, festive brunches or as a creative addition to your holiday table, this hummus is vegan, lactose-free, and ideal for sharing with family and friends. A modern, plant-based recipe designed to surprise.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Whether you serve it as a sweet dip, a filling or a festive spread, here<span class=\"s1\">\u2019<\/span>s how to make it step by step, with tips and variations to adapt it to your taste.<\/p><h2>Ingredients<\/h2><ul><li><p class=\"p1\">200 g cooked chickpeas, drained<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"p1\">15 g Pure Cocoa (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/colacao\/colacao-pure\"><span class=\"s1\">ColaCao Pure Cocoa<\/span><\/a>)<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"p1\">20 g tahini (sesame paste)<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"p1\">10 ml mild olive oil or coconut oil<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"p1\">10 g toasted hazelnuts<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"p1\">20 g pitted dates (Medjool)<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"p1\">70 ml water<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"p1\">A pinch of cinnamon<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"p1\">A pinch of salt<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">\u2714<\/span> Suitable for vegans<br \/><span class=\"s2\">\u2714<\/span> Lactose-free<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2>Step-by-step instructions<\/h2><p class=\"p1\"><b>1. Make the date paste<\/b><\/p><p class=\"p1\">Place the dates and water in a blender or food processor. Blend until you obtain a smooth, creamy paste. This natural sweetness will balance the intensity of the pure cocoa.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Tip! If your dates are very firm, soak them in warm water for a few minutes before blending.<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><b>2. Add the remaining ingredients<\/b><\/p><p class=\"p1\">Add the chickpeas, pure cocoa, tahini, oil, toasted hazelnuts, cinnamon and salt to the blender.<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><b>3. Blend until smooth<\/b><\/p><p class=\"p1\">Blend everything together until you get a fine, homogeneous hummus. The texture should be creamy and spreadable.<\/p><p class=\"p1\">Pro Tip! Scrape down the sides of the blender to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><b>4. Emulsify for extra creaminess<\/b><\/p><p class=\"p1\">If your blender allows it, apply gentle heat while blending. This helps emulsify the mixture perfectly and enhances the smooth, velvety texture.<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><b>5. Serve and enjoy<\/b><\/p><p class=\"p1\">Divide the hummus into 4 small bowls and serve with your favourite dippers.<\/p><h2 class=\"p1\">Serving suggestions<\/h2><p class=\"p1\">This Pure Cocoa &amp; Hazelnut Hummus pairs beautifully with:<\/p><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">Fresh fruit such as apple slices, strawberries, banana or orange<\/li><li class=\"li1\">Crackers, biscuits or toasted bread<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"p1\">You can also use it as:<\/p><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li1\">A festive filling for wraps or fajitas<\/li><li class=\"li1\">A surprising accompaniment to a salad<\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"p1\">Extra tips &amp; variations<\/h2><ul class=\"ul1\"><li class=\"li2\">Adjust the texture: Add a little more water if you prefer a looser, creamier hummus.<\/li><li class=\"li2\">Nut swap: Replace hazelnuts with almonds or walnuts for a different festive flavour.<\/li><li class=\"li2\">Extra Christmas touch: Finish with chopped hazelnuts or a light dusting of cinnamon on top.<\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"p1\">A cocoa recipe for Christmas<\/h2><p class=\"p2\">Creative, unexpected and full of flavour, this Pure Cocoa &amp; Hazelnut Hummus is the perfect recipe to surprise this Christmas. A sweet twist on a classic that proves pure cocoa can be just as versatile as it is delicious.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>15 min easy 4 ppl. For this recipe, we recommend\u00a0ColaCao Puro\u00a0\u2013 its rich, intense flavour adds depth and balance to every bite. If there\u2019s one dish that truly surprises at the table, it\u2019s a sweet hummus\u2014and this Pure Cocoa &amp; Hazelnut Hummus is proof that cocoa can shine far beyond traditional desserts. Creamy, naturally sweet&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/index.php\/cocoa-hazelnut-hummus-recipe-christmas\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Cocoa &amp; Hazelnut Hummus: A festive recipe to surprise this Christmas<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":531,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-528","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/528","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=528"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/528\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":534,"href":"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/528\/revisions\/534"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/531"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=528"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=528"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.idiliafoods.com\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=528"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}