Sweet Pumpkin Hummus
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
Description
This sweet pumpkin hummus is a delightful twist on the classic savory dip, perfect for fall with its pumpkin and cinnamon flavors. It’s a healthy snack that pairs wonderfully with apples or crackers.
Ingredients
- 1 - 15oz (425 g) can of chickpeas, drained and washed
- 1 heaping cup (240 ml) of pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) canola oil
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp honey
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the drained and washed chickpeas, pumpkin puree, nut butter, canola oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, honey, and ground cinnamon.
- Blend all the ingredients until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure everything is well combined.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spices if desired.
- Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and serve with sliced apples, crackers, graham crackers, or gingersnaps.
Notes
- This hummus can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup to taste.
- Serve it as a snack for kids with apple slices or as a unique appetizer for fall gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does this hummus use nut butter instead of tahini?
This is a sweet hummus — the article explicitly says “Hummus doesn’t always have to be savory.” Tahini’s bitter, sesame flavor would clash with the cinnamon, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Peanut, almond, or cashew butter (1/4 cup) adds creaminess and richness without the savory edge, letting the pumpkin and spice flavors lead.
What should I serve this sweet hummus with?
The recipe suggests sliced apples, crackers, graham crackers, or gingersnaps — all of which are listed in the instructions. The notes also call it a great snack for kids with apple slices and a unique appetizer for fall gatherings. 
How long does this hummus keep in the refrigerator?
The notes say it can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week — longer than most fresh dips because the chickpeas and pumpkin puree are both cooked or canned rather than raw.
Marla, Chickpeas are absolutely perfect for fiber and protein so I gravitate to using them. You can use other white beans or broad beans if you prefer for it wouldn’t impact the calorie count too much. ox
Chickpeas are high in calories, what can I add instead?