Smooth, creamy Pumpkin Hummus is a flavorful way to celebrate the fall season. It’s perfect for dipping with pita chips, crackers, and veggies, or spreading on toast and sandwiches. With its rich, cozy flavor, this fall-inspired dip is one you’ll want to make on repeat all season long.

Pumpkin hummus in a bowl surrounded by raw veggies.

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A Note from Kim

Pumpkin Spice Up Your Snack Game

Delicious Pumpkin Hummus is about to become your new go-to snack! We’ve been enjoying it nonstop the past few days, and let me tell you, the flavor only gets better as it sits. Make it a day ahead of your holiday gathering, and you’ll be rewarded with a dip that’s even more rich and flavorful.

I’ll be honest, keeping this snack in the fridge is a little dangerous because we just can’t stop dipping into it. The pumpkin flavor is subtle yet cozy, blending perfectly with the creamy, savory hummus for a combo that’s downright irresistible. Plus, it’s vegan, gluten-free, and packed with good-for-you nutrition, so you can feel great about going back for more!

With love (and lots of good eats), - Kim

Oh my word. I was going to make my standard classic hummus for a girl ‘s get together tomorrow night but felt inspired by the Halloween weekend and came across this. If I didn’t love my girlfriends so much, I would eat this entire batch myself. It is perfect just as written; great balance of warm and savory tastes. I made recipes exactly as is with the following simple exception: I roasted the garlic in the olive oil over medium low heat, turning a couple times, and added the roasted garlic and garlic infused olive oil to the food processor. Divine. Thanks for a great recipe that I’m sure to make a ton this fall.

— Denise

Ingredients needed

Nothing too complicated here. This pumpkin hummus recipe contains 12 ingredients, but don’t get overwhelmed. The spices make up almost half of the ingredient list. Here’s what you need:

See the recipe card for exact measurements.

Small bowls with ingredients like pumpkin puree, lemon juice, oil, chickpeas and spices.
  • Pumpkin puree. Make sure that you use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. You can use canned pumpkin puree or make homemade pumpkin puree.
  • Chickpeas. Also known as, garbanzo beans. White northern beans would work in this too.
  • Tahini. Tahini is kind of like peanut butter, but is made with sesame seeds instead of peanuts. It’s usually found near other nut butters or in the ethnic section of your supermarket. If you don’t have any on hand, feel free to make this without it. I don’t think the flavor will be affected too much.
  • Lemon juice. We recommend fresh for the best flavor.
  • Garlic. This recipe calls for two cloves, but feel free to double that if you would like a more garlicky flavor.
  • Olive oil. We will incorporate some into the hummus itself, and then drizzle extra on top for serving.
  • Water. A couple of tablespoons of water is used to get the consistency perfect.
  • Spices. In the mix we have sea salt, cumin, chili powder, cinnamon and just a dash of cayenne pepper.

Toppings

I like to garnish with a drizzle of olive oil on top of the dip, and then sprinkling it with smoked paprika, plus maybe a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley and pumpkin seeds. But the sky’s the limit with other toppings you could add! Toasted pine nuts, chopped roasted red peppers, and everything bagel seasoning are a few of my other faves.

Variations

Pumpkin hummus is a fun twist on traditional hummus. I love the added nutrients and the addition of spices that make the flavor so unique! Here are some variations to make this recipe just the way you like it!

  • Beans. The traditional beans used for hummus are chickpeas or garbanzo beans, but you can use a white bean if needed. Great northern beans, white chili beans, or even pinto beans work!
  • Tahini. Tahini will give the hummus a delicious nutty, earthy flavor. You can choose to leave it out, or substitute it with almond butter or cashew butter.
  • Spices. Experiment with spices, and even different herbs! You can omit the cinnamon and make this more savory, or even add fresh rosemary, sage or thyme for a Thanksgiving flavor.
  • Squash. Bake butternut squash or sweet potato in the oven and puree it to use instead of pumpkin.
Pumpkin hummus in a bowl surrounded by raw veggies.
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Pumpkin Hummus

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Smooth, creamy Pumpkin Hummus is a flavorful way to celebrate the fall season. It’s perfect for dipping with pita chips, crackers, and veggies, or spreading on toast and sandwiches. With its rich, cozy flavor, this fall-inspired dip is one you’ll want to make on repeat all season long.
Author: Kim

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons iced water
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste, as desired
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, plus more to taste, as desired
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Smoked paprika and pumpkin seeds (optional for sprinkling over the top before serving)

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Instructions 

  • Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor or high-speed blender. Reserve 1 tablespoon olive oil for the topping. Process or blend until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides of bowl or pitcher.
  • Drizzle 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil over the top and serve with raw veggies, chips and/or crackers. Also, wonderful as a topping for sweet potatoes, salads and wraps.

Notes

You can easily double this recipe to make enough for a party. Leftovers will keep fresh for up to 7 days in an airtight container. We do not recommend freezing hummus, as the texture will not be quite right after thawing.
photos by jess at jess gaertner creative
Author: Kim
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Serving: 0.25cup, Calories: 92kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 150mg, Potassium: 49mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 2433IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 11mg, Iron: 1mg

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How to make pumpkin hummus

The recipe is super easy. It comes together in just about 10 minutes. You literally just add all the ingredients to your blender or food processor, pulse and… done! Here’s the simple process:

Pouring olive oil into a food processor with chickpeas, spices and pumpkin puree.

Step 1: Place all of the ingredients into the bowl of a food processor or high-speed blender. Reserve 1 tablespoon of olive oil for the topping.

Pumpkin hummus in a food processor.

Step 2: Process or blend until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides of bowl or pitcher. Give the pumpkin hummus a taste, and add in extra salt, cumin and/or any other seasoning you feel that is needed. If the hummus seems too thick for your liking, feel free to add in an extra tablespoon or two of water, and blend again.

Pumpkin hummus served with crackers and fresh veggies.

Step 3: Drizzle 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over the top and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and smoked paprika, if you’d like. Serve with raw veggies, pita chips (cinnamon sugar pita chips would be so good!) and/or crackers. It’s also great as a topping for sweet potatoes, salads and wraps.

Kim’s recipe tips

  • Iced water. Adding super cold water to the ingredients will help to emulsify everything and create a creamy texture. The cold temperature of the water also helps to loosen up the mixture and create a smoother consistency and it will give it a light, fluffy texture.
  • Color. The color of your hummus may appear less or more orange than mine depending on the brand of pumpkin puree that you use or if you use homemade pumpkin. It will taste delicious no matter what color it is!
  • Double the recipe. If you’re making this for a party or small gathering, we recommend doubling the recipe. It’s loved by all and is sure to go fast!

Frequently asked questions

Does Trader Joes have pumpkin hummus?

Yes, you can find pumpkin spice hummus at Trader Joe’s during the fall season. It’s really tasty, but we find this homemade version even more delicious!

What is pumpkin hummus made of?

There are a few different variations in pumpkin hummus recipes. For this specific recipe, you’ll need chickpeas, pumpkin puree, salt, spices, lemon juice, tahini and olive oil. I’ve even seen some recipes use a little maple syrup.

Why do vegans eat hummus?

Hummus is a great snack for vegans because the main ingredient is chickpeas, which are low in fat, contain no cholesterol, and are high in folate, potassium, iron, and magnesium. With the addition of tahini you create a complete protein combination.

Serving suggestions

Of course, you can always use pumpkin hummus as a dip to enjoy with everything from crackers to fresh vegetables, like carrots, celery, cucumbers and sliced bell pepper. But it’s also delicious used some other unique ways!

  • Toast. Hummus is absolutely wonderful served on some thick crusty sourdough, pita bread or naan bread.
  • As a spread. Use the hummus as a spread for burgers, sandwiches and wraps for extra flavor.
  • Salads. Mix in some extra lemon juice, water and oil, and pumpkin hummus can double as a delicious fall-inspired salad dressing.
  • Pasta. Like with the salad idea, thin the hummus out with some water, and it can be used as a sauce for hot noodles or cold pasta salads.
  • Deviled eggs. The flavors in hummus pair perfectly with deviled eggs! You can use this to stuff hard-boiled egg whites instead of the yolk.
  • Sweet potatoes. Top your roasted sweet potatoes with a dollop of this pumpkin hummus. So good!

Storage recommendations

Leftover pumpkin hummus will keep fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for about 7 days. You can snack on it all week!

We do not recommend freezing hummus, as the texture will not be quite right after thawing.

Dipping a raw carrot into pumpkin hummus.

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