coconut milk & chocolate chip pumpkin dip
I’m fairly certain we can do this.
It’s going to be real easy. Trust me. All I ask is that you pay attention to me for a few short minutes. Come on, we can totally rock this.
I had wanted to make Jessica’s white bean spread. Sadly, I didn’t have oranges. I didn’t have beans. Annnnnd I didn’t have orange juice. But I did have pumpkin. Annnnnd chocolate. I always have chocolate.
This pumpkin dip is blended in an food processor with a shiny blade before it’s mixed with coconut milk and sugar and cocoa powder. Then I add the chocolate chips… Cute, adorable morsels of sweet, rich little chocolate droplets. Oh, how they make my eye lashes batter and my heart beat 352,546,534 times per second.
I’m glad this recipe doesn’t involve frying. I’m glad it doesn’t involve hot, spattering oil. Or boiling water. Or preheated skillets that burn my fingers. Or sharp knives. I need a break from all that… It’s enough for me to not totally spill this stuff all over my cute boots just pouring it into a serving dish.
This spread… or dip… whatever you want to call it, it’s good. Dang good. It’s a nice balance. It’s neither too bitter nor too sweet thanks to the unsweetened cocoa powder and the sugar. Yay, balance.
Pumpkin is pureed with cinnamon and nutmeg and combined with coconut milk. Come on. What’s not to love?
It’s good warm… if you are as impatient as I am. But it’s reeeeeeally delicious cold…. Like, “I-have-an-uncontrollable-desire-to-bathe-in-this-stuff” good. I’m obsessed. I also say the same thing about Orlando Bloom, homemade Oreos, and really good jazz music. So stop judging me.
Just do me a favor? It’ll only take 5 minutes? Make this dang thing.
Coconut Milk & Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Dip
inspired by this recipe
Ingredients:
3/4 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 cup lite coconut milk
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp chocolate chips (or carob chips)
Preparation:
(makes a little more than 3/4 cup)
Add pumpkin and spices to a food processor and then pulse until combined and smooth. Pour in the coconut milk and process. Add in cocoa powder and sugar and blend until completely smooth. Pour into a bowl and serve. Can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Happy noming.
Nutritional information (2 tablespoons): 70 calories, 2.3g fat (1.5 sat), 12g carbs, >1g protein
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Why haven’t I ever made this? WHY?
Ahh this is making me freak out cause it looks so good! I’ve seen dips like this made with beans and stuff (and I’ve been….curious). But this I can definitely handle. Pumpkin transforms everything to awesome, in my opinion. I don’t even care that its “spring” and pumpkin is a winter thing. Boo.
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awesome!
Totally just made a big bowl of this with a little twist, I am posting tomorow, SO GOOD!
Addicting, right?! I can finish a bowl of this in one sitting. True story. Glad you liked it enough to adapt it and create your own.
Looks so delicious! Definitely want to try as I am a MAJOR chocolate lover!
This looks absolutely delicious! I am for sure a chocolate fanatic as well. Definitely going to try it!
Oh that’s great… Let me know how it turns out for you!
It is seriously so good. SO SO good. A few others have tried it themselves and have raved about it — I love hearing those great reviews. Let me know how it turns out for you and feel free to link back to my blog!
I love how creative you got without all the ingredients on hand! (And you can’t go wrong with a little chocolate :P )
WOW! This looks so so amazing and delicious!
I’m so glad I am not the only one still thinking about pumpkin in March. I can’t wait to try this thank you!
Mmmm I never thought to combine pumpkin puree with coconut milk, brilliant! Love your photos too.
Looks amazing and healthy too! Great to visit your blog again :)
Thanks for stopping by. I love this sweet dip… definitely a keeper!