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
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- 1 - 15oz can of chickpeas, drained and washed
- 1 heaping cup of pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 2 teaspoons 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
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?