Ever have a food combination that is so wrong it is almost right? Or so wrong, you should never have tried it in the first place but curiosity got the better of you. Well, this isn't the first time I've seen the combination of chocolate and hummus together. But since this is the only one I've purchased, then Trader Joe's Chocolate Hummus will have to set the bar.
Taste and review
Before you rush out and buy this, there are a few things you'll want to know. First, this is chocolatey. Second, this has the texture of hummus. So if it is a smooth chocolatey taste you are looking for then pass on this product.
This is a full blended garbanzo bean texture. So, the texture is the first hurdle. The second is obviously the combination of the two.
To be fair, this is a product that is probably targeted at those who really have a sweet tooth but do a good job of keeping things healthy. This is no replacement for a chocolate bar if that is what you are craving. Especially if it is the velvety smooth mouthfeel of chocolate that you are seeking. Because there is nothing velvety about this texture.
But there are a lot of people out there who want a nibble of chocolate along with not too much added sugar. And that is who this product is going to appeal to.
And truthfully, you'll love this or find it revolting if not confusing.
But I fell into the team I like this. But note I don't totally love it which is actually a compliment. To me, if you had to imagine what uncooked brownie batter tastes like (albeit thicker and slightly grittier) you'll pretty much have this.
Now you might be tempted to take a lick or two at brownie batter (not that I'm recommending it, but just in case. Even though you shouldn't because of raw eggs) but odds are you wouldn't keep it raw to consume. Here is a product that I could pair apples and pretzels with and hit a certain point where I felt my need for chocolate was satisfied.
But it was a snack that did satisfy in two cases: a mild bit of sweetness with pretty good cocoa flavor. Because truthfully this is more of a sweet dessert-like dip than something I would have as an appetizer with carrots and celery.
Overall
Again, this is a yum or yuck type of product. So my yum might mean you are revolted by this. And yes, this confused my palate. But made my afternoon taste buds kinda happy.
For $1.99 it's an inexpensive item and is priced in line with the rest of Trader Joe's hummus options, except this is the only dessert hummus on shelves.
Would I buy this again? I think Trader Joe's Chocolate Hummus has some possibility in my household of being bought again. I'll have to see how I feel about it after I've polished off the whole container first.
Did you try it? Let me know what you think in the comments section!
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Trader Joe's Chocolate Hummus
Product Name: Trader Joe's Chocolate Hummus
Product Description: Trader Joe's Chocolate Hummus is a fusion of sweet into savory
Price: $1.99
Summary
Trader Joe's Chocolate Hummus is a combination of two items that don't seem like they go together
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Taste
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Value
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Worthy of Repurchasing
Pros
- Inexpensive and satisfying without feeling the need to overindulge
- Has the texture of a gritty brownie batter
- Very chocolatey without a ton of sugar
Cons
- A texture some people will not be able to look past.
- A bit of a confusing culinary experience.
judilyn says
Maybe as a dip with a bland cookie like a Maria?
Virtual hugs,
Judie
becomebetty says
Hey Judie! That would totally work here. It would make the flavor totally stand out. Thanks much for taking the time to stop by!
Barbara says
My Trader Joe’s had this available as a sample today. They dipped strawberries in it. And maybe because the strawberry itself was so perfect, together with the chocolate hummus it was very good
becomebetty says
Hey Barbara! That sounds like a pretty good pairing, plus it keeps the snack pretty healthy. Glad to hear you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing!
Dagmar says
Ok - I have never been a big hummus fan. I love Middle Eastern food but am not a big fan of the garbanzo bean. It's a texture and taste thing. So the thought of a dessert hummus is not very appealing to me LOL.
becomebetty says
Hey Dagmar! If you aren't a hummus fan then this item is without a doubt a pass. It has all the texture of a hummus. I liked it, but I also know people would bite into that and be grossed out by a sweet hummus. Thanks as always for taking the time to stop by!
AJ says
This just seems wrong!
becomebetty says
Hey AJ! It is strange to say the least. I'll try anything once. I know Boar's Head makes something similar but looked at it and said pretty much the same thing (I didn't end up buying it). But I tried this one and it's very polarizing. You'll love it or thing its pretty strange. Thanks so much for taking the time out of your day to stop by!
Beth says
I love it. I tried with with their cinnamon alphabet cookie and it overtook the cinnamon flavor of the cookie, so that wasn't my favorite way to eat it. The best was with pretzel thins. The sweet/salty combo was delicious. Also, the nutrition stats aren't bad at all as there's not a huge amount of sugar. I didn't find it gritty either. I wonder if the batch you bought was grittier then mine? Anyway, as a dark chocolate lover, I was very happy with this hummus. BTW, a sales associate told me to buy it while it was in stock because the reorder info said it was out of stock.
becomebetty says
Hey Beth! Good to know that the cinnamon cookies were a hard pass with Chocolate hummus. I tried this with Pretzel Thins too. And yes, for me it was all about the sweet and salty. Also, you are right this isn't as terrible for you as most of the items I've tried recently. I know there is a lot of buzz around this product right now. But a lot of products have had the early buzz only to show back up on shelves a bit later. I'm not sure how well this item would freeze and I know hummus doesn't have a long shelf life to begin with. Anyways, thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and share!
Grubbing With Jess says
I don't know why I didn't assume it had garbanzo beans in it! I am intrigued, but I have a feeling I'll pass on this one.
Paige N. says
I just tried this last week, and I really like it! I have only tried it with plain animal crackers and it was very enjoyable. Texture-wise it reminds me of a very thick brownie batter, which I see as a definitely plus! But I can see how some people might be turned off by it.
becomebetty says
Hey Paige! Glad to hear you liked it and animal crackers paired well with it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this!
morningglorybylori says
I LOVE this! I'm gluten and dairy free and it's something I can have. I love it paired with strawberries or gluten free animal crackers. YUM!
becomebetty says
Glad to hear you like it so much! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.