Soak dates in one cup of warm water for 10 minutes.
Remove dates from water and using your fingers push open the date and remove pit.
Place dates in the bowl of a food processor. Add chickpeas, and pulse until dates and chickpeas are blended.
Add in the almond butter, maple syrup, coconut milk, vanilla extract and sea salt.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
When ready to serve add additional sprinkles of sea salt on top of hummus. Serve with most any type of fruit or spread on toast. Keep hummus in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Hummus will last one week in the refrigerator.