Beans for dessert? This Snickerdoodle Dessert Hummus will have you saying, “Yes, please!” with a smile on your face. I love this recipe for impromptu fall get-togethers because it takes only a few minutes to whip up and uses pantry staples that I always have on hand. Slice up some fresh seasonal fruit and you have a gorgeous celebration-worthy appetizer or dessert tray for all your favorite festivities.
Whether you’re nutritarian or just looking for a healthier vegan snickerdoodle dessert hummus recipe I think you’re really going to dig this!
What is a snickerdoodle?
A snickerdoodle is a cinnamon sugar cookie. Technically it’s a sugar cookie that’s rolled in cinnamon sugar.
Thier interesting name is derived from the German “Schneckennudel” which means cinnamon roll.
I could have simply called this recipe “cinnamon” dessert hummus but that is nowhere near as fun to say as “snickerdoodle”!
What ingredients are in this easy snickerdoodle dessert hummus?
- cooked garbanzo beans (no added salt)
- medjool dates
- unsweetened plant milk (I used almond milk)
- raw cashews or slivered blanched almonds
- cinnamon
- vanilla extract or powder
Which cinnamon is best to use in this recipe?
There are two types of cinnamon:
- Cassia
- Ceylon
Cassia cinnamon is the predominant cinnamon sold in the US.
Dr. Fuhrman has advised that people who eat cinnamon regularly or take it as a supplement should be careful to use the Ceylon variety instead as it does not contain coumarin which can be harmful in high doses.
I’ve used both varieties but because of the amount of recipe development I do I typically use the Cassia variety.
What makes this recipe special?
- healthy
- easy
- crowd-pleasing
Inherently, snickerdoodle dessert hummus is a healthier choice as far as desserts go. It’s full of beans which are one of Dr. Furhman’s top six nutritarian superfoods. Beans help to regulate your insulin response and are high in resistant starch (which means not all of their calories are actually absorbed).
Most of the vegan snickerdoodle dessert hummus recipes online use maple syrup as the sweetener. But we can do better than that! Dates don’t cause insulin spikes like refined sugar and maple syrup. They are a stable, slow-release sweetener because they have plenty of intact fiber.
To me, what makes a recipe “easy” is how long it takes to make it. This snickerdoodle dessert hummus recipe fits the bill because there is no pre-soaking the nuts or cooking of any kind. That means I can whip it up quickly and have dessert on the table for the family in minutes!
Lastly, this recipe is loved by my non-nutritarian family and friends. In general, I find that standard American diet eaters respond most enthusiastically to nutritarian desserts, so this is the perfect recipe to bring with you to a party or get-together.
How do you make this Snickerdoodle Dessert Hummus recipe?
All you need is a high-speed blender to make this deliciousness happen.
Simply combine the six ingredients to your blender bowl and blend on high for 30 to 60 seconds.
How do I store this hummus?
This Snickerdoodle Dessert Hummus has a great shelf life in your fridge.
It lasts for 10 to 12 days when stored in a glass Mason jar or food storage container with snaplock lid. To be honest I’ve gotten up to 14 days with this hummus but I’d recommend taking a look at my Fridge Love book when storing recipes for longer than 12 days.
Which fruits taste the best with Snickerdoodle Dessert Hummus?
- apples
- figs
- peaches
- berries
You can’t go wrong with crispy apple slices!
This dip tastes amazing with either tart or sweet apple varieties. Try Granny Smith, Cosmic Crisp, Pink Lady, Honeycrisp or Fuji apples. I even had the chance to try them with the red-fleshed Arlie apples for this recipe shoot.
How much hummus can I have on the nutritarian plan?
If you’re following the Aggressive Weight Loss Plan stick to the recommended 1/4 cup serving along with some fresh fruit for dipping.
When following the strict plan I recommend eating all your raw vegetables (large salads) for the day first before enjoying a dessert.
Snickerdoodle Dessert Hummus (vegan, fruit-sweetened)
Only 6 healthy, whole food ingredients are needed to make this creamy, sweet and delicious dessert dip full of cinnamon flavor! Perfect for fall party platters with seasonal fruits, this is a crowd-pleasing recipe that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups garbanzo beans, no added salt (13.2 oz.pack, ~232 grams)
- 1 cup pitted medjool dates, about 10 dates (~230 grams)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened plant milk
- 1/2 cup raw cashews or blanched slivered almonds (~65 grams)
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla powder or extract
Instructions
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Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender bowl. Blend on high for 30 to 60 seconds.
Recipe Notes
Storage:
Lasts for 10 to 12 days in the refrigerator in a glass Mason jar or glass food storage container with snaplock or tight-fitting lid.
I’d love to know what you think if you give this recipe a try.
Your comments and recipe ratings motivate me so much to keep creating memorable and delicious recipes!
Nut and seed free?
I am allergic to all seeds and nuts (no sunflower seeds and even sesame even coconut). Any recommendations to adjust this?
Hi Beth,
I haven’t worked with any substitutions for this recipe yet. Off the top of my head, if you’re up for a bit of experimentation I’d say you could omit the nuts altogether. In that case I would limit the amount of plant milk you add. Start with 1/4 cup and add more if needed.
Let me know if you give it a try and I’ll do some work with it on my end for substitutions.
Best,
Kristen
Excellent way to get in some legumes! Very tasty especially on apples! Thanks!
I’m so thrilled to hear you enjoyed it, Marie! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a rating too!
Best,
Kristen
Thank you ever so much for all your beautiful recipes. This snickerdoodle dessert included with your wonderful fruit jams. I have purchased 3 of your “Fridge Love” as gifts for family and myself. Having extra recipes on your web page is also 10 stars plus. I appreciate that you follow the guidelines of Dr. Fuhrman’s nutritarian recipes.
Hi Barbara,
WOW! I can’t thank you enough for all the incredible feedback on my work.
I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to leave this lovely review and recipe rating. This helps the website so much!
There is no finer compliment I can receive than when you share my work with other so thank you, thank you for supporting Fridge Love so tremendously!
With much appreciation,
Kristen
Yummy! What an awesome invention! Great healthy dip for fruit!
Hi Amy,
I’m so thrilled to hear you enjoyed the dip recipe!
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave your recipe rating and review–always very-much appreciated!
Best,
Kristen
Thanks for sharing this delightful recipe! It’s great to see a healthier twist on a classic dessert flavor. Quick question—do you think using different types of plant milk affects the texture or taste significantly? Also, how practical do you think it is to stick with Ceylon cinnamon in terms of cost? In times where prices are rising, finding affordable ingredients for such recipes is something I’m curious about.
Additionally, it’s impressive how this dessert caters to both nutritarian and regular taste buds at gatherings. Cheers!
Hi Thomas,
Feel free to use any unsweetened plant milk you have on hand.
Ceylon cinnamon is on the pricey side. I used regular cinnamon when making this recipe. It’s up to you on which you’d like to use–depends on how often you’re going to have this in rotation.
Best,
Kristen
This looks delicious – I need to make this 🙂 Would you suggest using a blender or food processor? It could be smoother in a blender, but it can be so hard to keep the blender going with little liquid, even with the tamper…
Hi Franziska,
I used a high-speed blender. My blender base is on the smaller side (I have a Vitamix 5200) which helps when you have smaller quantities. I did have to use the tamper a bit to begin but once it got going it wasn’t a problem. You could definitely try it in the food processor.
If you give it a whirl 😉 I’d love to know how it works out.
Best,
Kristen
Easy and Delicious dip for the season’s fresh apples ! Everyone loves it that I have served it to.
Hi Cecelia,
YAY! I’m thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the dessert hummus. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a recipe rating and review, they are very much appreciated.
Best,
Kristen
I love love LOVE this recipe! I have been making this every week for weeks now and it’s my favorite way to eat apples! This is honestly better (and way more satisfying) than eating chocolate or other store-bought snacks. Thank you for this!
Hi Franni,
YAY–I’m thrilled to hear that this has become a new favorite healthy dessert recipe for you! I agree that this dip is highly-satisfying in the sweet-tooth relief department.
I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to let me know that you value and enjoy this recipe–it helps the site so very much.
Wishing you all the very best,
Kristen