This Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chickpea Dip is the perfect pairing for your child’s snack! Toddlers love any excuse to dip, and this smooth, scoopable combo brings fibre, plant-based protein, and a little iron boost to the table. Serve it with fruit, crackers, or whatever your little one’s into dipping this week.
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I’m always looking for easy snack ideas that don’t take much time to prep, but still offer a good balance of nutrition. For snacks, I like to aim for a source of fat or protein, some fibre, and a pop of colour! This dip pairs perfectly with fruits like banana or berries, or something fibre-rich like whole grain crackers or toast strips. Simple, satisfying, and toddler-ready in minutes.
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Ingredients for this Easy Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chickpea Dip
Here is an overview of what you will need to make this dip!
- Chickpeas
- Peanut butter (smooth)
- Date
- Cinnamon
- Cocoa powder
- Almond milk (or any milk of choice)
See recipe card for quantities.
How To Make
Here is an overview for how to make this dip, or you can scroll down to the recipe card.
Add all of the ingredients to a food processor or blender. If using a blender, you will probably need a tamper to push the ingredients around.
Blend until smooth.
Scoop out and enjoy!!
Hint: make sure you blend it long enough so that it is a smooth consistency!
Variations
Looking for other fun dips? Check out this Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip! It is another great option to pair with your child’s snack.
And if you need other snack ideas, I have a full round up post with over 25 toddler snack ideas!
Equipment
- small food processor or blender
How To Store This Kid-Friendly Dip
Store the dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Toddler Tip
Iron is a key nutrient for growing toddlers, it’s essential for brain development, energy, and keeping their little bodies strong and healthy. And here’s the good news: chickpeas are a great plant-based source! Just ½ cup of cooked chickpeas contains about 2 mg of iron, which helps support your child’s daily needs (especially important during the toddler years, when iron requirements are higher). Pairing iron-rich foods like chickpeas with a source of vitamin C, like strawberries or orange slices on the side, can help boost absorption, too!
FAQ
Yes! Although, the best part of this dip is that it can be made in under 5 minutes. But if you want to prep ahead of time, this dip keeps well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Give it a little stir before serving, and you’re good to go, perfect for prepping during nap time or after bedtime!
Yes, this dip has a soft, smooth consistency and no added sugar, just a naturally sweet date blended in. There’s a small amount of cocoa powder, which you can skip if you prefer, but really it is only one teaspoon for the whole recipe, so that is a very tiny amount of caffeine. You can also thin it out with a little extra milk to make it easier for younger eaters to scoop or spoon-feed.
So many options! Try it with banana slices, strawberries, apple slices (steamed if needed), whole grain crackers, toast strips, or even a spoon for self-feeding. It also works great as a spread on a sandwich!
Recipe
Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chickpea Dip
Equipment
- 1 Food processor or blender
Ingredients
- ½ cup chickpeas
- 2 tbsps peanut butter smooth
- 1 date pit removed
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 tbsps almond milk unsweetened, vanilla (option to add more until desired consistency)
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, add all of the ingredients. Blend until smooth, at least 20-30 seconds. If you're using a blender, you may need to use a tamper to push the dough off the sides.
- Serve with a side of fruit for dipping, or spread onto crackers or toast!
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Ali Ellis, MSc., RD says
Great dip for kids!!