Creamy, dreamy and packed full of iconic fall flavours, this savoury spiced pumpkin hummus recipe comes together in minutes. Enjoy this delicious flavoured hummus with your favourite chips, veggie sticks or as a spread on a sandwich or wrap!
This savoury pumpkin hummus recipe was originally posted in October 2016, but has been updated with new pictures, some new recipe text (along with some original text) and recipe tweaks.
I had to pick up more Halloween treats this weekend because I only had about half left. I think someone is sneaking into my pantry and eating chips, LOL.
Seriously though, I think I buy lots of treats just because I know I’m totally gonna be into them before Halloween.
On the day of, we usually have something quick and easy for dinner. That’s where easy recipes (like hummus and chips) come in handy.
If you’ve been following along Girl Heart Food for a little while, you know how we love hummus! There’s classic hummus, green goddess hummus and lentil hummus.
Like pretty much all dips, I can easily make a meal out of this spiced pumpkin hummus and be quite content! You too?
Why We Love This Pumpkin Hummus Recipe
- It’s a great way to use leftover pumpkin puree (those cans are huge)!
- It comes together in minutes.
- It can be made a day or two ahead of time and stored in the fridge until you are ready to enjoy.
- It’s dairy free, gluten free and vegan
- Hummus can be customized to taste with garnish.
- Of course, it tastes delicious!
How to Make It
For this spiced pumpkin hummus recipe, you basically just put the ingredients into a blender and way to go (there are also instructions in the recipe card below for making in a food processor).
When the hummus is at the taste and consistency you like best, then it’s just a matter of transferring to a serving dish, piling on some garnish (or not) and digging in!
Serve up and enjoy. Can’t get much easier, can it?
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What Does Pumpkin Hummus Taste Like?
At its core, basically like hummus!
Pumpkin puree doesn’t have a whole lot of flavour on its own.
What the pumpkin puree does, however, is add some extra oomph and creaminess to the hummus.
When the pumpkin puree is combined with warming pumpkin pie spice, cumin, garlic, smoked paprika and cayenne pepper, it creates the most delicious flavoured hummus that you’re gonna want to make even after pumpkin season (I know I do)!
Recipe Tips & Variations
Peel those chickpeas for an even smoother consistency. Just pinch between your thumb and forefinger and it will slide right off. If you don’t have the time to do this, though, no worries!
Use pure pumpkin puree here, not pumpkin pie spice.
You can use store-bought pumpkin pie spice or make your own homemade pumpkin pie spice. It’s up to you!
Speaking of making your own, you can use canned pumpkin puree here or make it from scratch.
Alternatively, if you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, you can mix in a little cinnamon, nutmeg and clove.
Smoked paprika was used in this pumpkin hummus, but chipotle powder also works.
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Spiced Pumpkin Hummus Recipe
Ingredients
Spiced Pumpkin Hummus Recipe
- 2 cups unsalted canned (or no salt added) chickpeas (about 1 (540 ml) or 19 ounce can)
- ½ cup pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 6 to 8 tablespoons cold water (depending on the consistency you want)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus drizzle for garnish if you like)
- 1 large garlic clove , minced
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¾ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or more if you want the flavour more pronounced)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
Garnish Ideas (optional)
- Chickpeas (reserve some from your can, if you like)
- Crispy sage leaves
- Pumpkin seeds
- Chives or green onion , chopped
- Smoked paprika
Instructions
Making Hummus in a Blender
- Remove and discard outer skin of chickpeas. This is not necessary, but I find it gives a smoother consistency to the hummus. You can skip this step if you like or are pinched for time.Note: To do this, just gently pinch each chickpea with your thumb and pointer finger and the skin will slide right off. Discard those skins.
- Place all ingredients in a high-powered blender, starting with about about 3 to 4 tablespoons of water instead of the full amount listed.Note: If you like, you can reserve some chickpeas for garnish.
- Cover and blend, stopping to scrape sides of blender, as necessary, with a rubber spatula.
- With machine going, slowly drizzle in more water (a tablespoon at a time), as necessary, and blend until you've reached your desired consistency.
- Once done, taste for seasoning and add more, if desired.Note: The whole blending process should be no more than 5 minutes, but could vary depending on the strength of your blender.
- Transfer hummus to a serving dish. If desired, drizzle with a little olive oil and garnish with any of the garnish ideas. Enjoy!Note: Enjoy immediately or properly store in an airtight container in your refrigerator and enjoy within 3 to 4 days.
Making Hummus in a Food Processor
- Remove and discard outer skin of chickpeas (pinch the chickpea between your fingers and it should easily slide off). Discard the skins. Removal is not necessary, but I find it gives a smoother consistency to the hummus. You can skip this step if you are pinched for time.
- Place chickpeas in food processor. Cover and process about 1 minute. Once stopped, scrape sides of processor with a rubber spatula. It will be crumbly at this point.
- Add pumpkin puree, tahini, oil, garlic, salt, pumpkin pie spice, black pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Process again for another 3 minutes, stopping to scrape sides of processor, as necessary.
- With processor going, drizzle in water (start with 3 tablespoons) and process for about 3 minutes. Add more water, as necessary, to reach your desired consistency.
- When everything is smooth, creamy and combined, taste for seasoning and add more if necessary.
- Transfer hummus to a serving dish. If desired, drizzle with a little olive oil and garnish with any of the garnish ideas. Enjoy!Note: Enjoy immediately or properly store in an airtight container in your refrigerator and enjoy within 3 to 4 days.
Notes
- Peel those chickpeas for an even smoother consistency. Just pinch between your thumb and forefinger and it will slide right off. If you don’t have the time to do this, though, no worries!
- Prep time is about 20 minutes if you are peeling your chickpeas. If you are skipping this, the prep time is reduced considerably.
Nutrition (ESTIMATE ONLY)
Nutrition estimate (if provided) is based on 1 Serving.
Nutrition information (if provided) is provided as a courtesy and should be considered an estimate only. Ingredients can vary and Girl Heart Food makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are guidelines only.
Laura
Dawn, this hummus sounds so good! And what a great way to use up the leftover pumpkin from a can. There really needs to be a 1-cup can of pumpkin. But this is gorgeous and totally on my list of what to make with the can remainders. Thanks, Dawn! Pinning!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Right?! Such large cans! Thanks Laura! Enjoy!
Valentina
This hummus sounds delicious, Dawn. I’m ready for pumpkin season to hit. 🙂 And those crispy sage leaves — they almost steel the show. Love them. ~Valentina
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thank you Valentina!! Love those sage leaves too!
Marissa
When I saw this beauty on your Instagram, I had to come right over for the recipe! Love this autumn-inspired hummus. Love how creamy it is and the addition of pumpkin and spices. Definitely a must try!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thank you Marissa! For sure! 😉
David @ Spiced
As Shashi noted, I’m really glad you republished this recipe, Dawn! The timing is perfect, and those photos make it feel like I can almost taste this amazing hummus – almost. How would you feel about using cinnamon sugar pita chips with this one? I’m thinking I feel good about that idea. Pinning this now!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Yay! Thank you David! Sounds like a delicious combo!
Shashi
So love that you republished this recipe. The new photos are gorgeous ! Love the trick of skinning the chickpeas – it sure does make for a velvety smooth hummus! Cannot wait to try this one soon! Have a great week Dawn xo
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thank you Shashi!! Hope you enjoy! Have a great week too! XO
Cathy | whatshouldimakefor.com
ha! definitely no raisins! that was the worst as a kid. and i’m equally salty and sweet. sadly for my waistline, i love it all!! this is the perfect thing to eat in between answering the door on Halloween. Never tried pumpkin in my hummus before, how crazy is that. Can’t wait to give this a go!
Girl Heart Food
I know, right? Wouldn’t it be awesome if we could eat what we want and didn’t have to worry about the calories?? Oh well! We can dream, right? Thanks Cathy!
Adina
I’ve never pumpkinified a hummus before, I so have to do that, I love pumpkin in just about anything. Halloween is slowly coming to Germany as well, but I never get it right with the sweets and the kids coming. Last year I forgot to buy sweets and I had lots of kids coming (I had to give them some money and apples…), this year I bought a lot and only had one kid coming… (maybe the others remembered last year…).
Girl Heart Food
We didn’t have a lot of trick or treaters this Halloween. Though, I think that was because of the rain! Hope you get a chance to try the hummus. If you like pumpkin, you’ll love this recipe 🙂 Thanks Adina!
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes
ooo.. I think I have ALL these ingredients at the same time! How magical! lol.
I’ll have to try it!!!
Girl Heart Food
Woo hoo! Well, I guess you were meant to make it 😉 Let me know if you do! I’d love to hear 🙂
karrie @ Tasty Ever After
I’m a potato chips girl first, then chocolate a very close second. The girls bark at everything, so we had to leave the candy out on a table in the driveway and stayed inside watching scary movies. I miss seeing the kid’s costumes but it’s kind of better than opening up the door every 5 minutes and dogs barking non-stop 😉
I really like this hummus and am curious about the flavors so will have to whip some up this weekend! wooohoooo! I bet it’s really good with some cold beer or hard apple cider too 🙂
Girl Heart Food
Such a great idea leaving the candy outside like that but I bet the first kid took it all, lol 😀 If you try the hummus, let me know, ‘k? Thanks Karrie! xoxo
Miriam - londonkitchendiaries.com
Oh dear – I think I am a potato chip & chocolate person … I just like both, maybe chocolate a tiny bit more 🙂 It was lovely to see the kids in their trick or treat costumes for Halloween. I had a ton of candy and so much left over at the end of the night but decided to give it all to my last trick or treater who was very happy about it 🙂 Otherwise I would have eaten it all myself … Homemade hummus is great – love the idea of a pumpkin version for autumn! Have a great weekend!
Girl Heart Food
That’s good too, Miriam! Best of both worlds! Lucky trick or treater to get all of your leftover candy….and very smart of you to do so! I have so much left and it is just teasing me every time I see it, lol 😀 Thanks very much, Miriam. Have a great weekend too!!
Tracy | Baking Mischief
I’m absolutely on the chocolate side of things. I’ll only eat chips if someone puts a bag down in front of me!
I could definitely go for some with this dip though! I have never had pumpkin hummus before and clearly that needs to change NOW, because it sounds amazing. Hope your Halloween was awesome and not too stressful for your furry child! 😉
Girl Heart Food
Thanks so much, Tracy! We’d make a good team, then. I’d eat the potato chips and you’d eat the chocolate 😉
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary
I am DEFINITELY more of a salty chip snack kinda girl, but to be honest I will have exactly ONE chip and then I’ll snack on broccoli. Boy says I have crazy self control. Lol. But, you know I can’t really be a candy girl, because hello cocoa allergy. Anyways, our Halloween was SUPER low key, because we don’t get any trick-or-treaters out here. And I’m thrilled ya’ll had a nice hallows eve! Now hummus! Yahhhssss! One of my favorite snacks of ALL time! I have yet to try pumpkin flavored hummus, and I’m thinking I NEED to give it a try. If anything can get me to like pumpkin, it HAS to be this!! Creamy dreamy, dip-liciousness up in here! Cheers, lady! xo
Girl Heart Food
You know what? Believe it or not I have crazy self control too (well, during week days, that is…hehehe). I know you’re not a huge pumpkin fan, but I’m guessing you would like this one, Chey! At least, I hope so 😉 Thanks girlie! Have a wonderful weekend! xo
Stephanie | The Foodie and The Fix
Hahaha… I’ll make sure to put on my fancy pants before eating this! This delicious looking pumpkinified (<— you're right, totally legit) dip definitely deserves the utmost respect and the fanciest of pants. Dinner on Halloween: I had this great slow-cooker dinner all geared up and ready to go, when lo and behold, I find that it wasn't quite ready when we needed to eat and we ended up picking up subway anyway! That's always the way, isn't it? Freaking slow-cookers! Have a great week, Dawn!
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices
We love hummus around here but never thought of a spiced pumpkin version. It looks great and since we also love pumpkin and spices together we’re going to try your version. So yummy and easy to whip up this time of the year!
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table
You know I love me hummus any which way and I’m also pumpkin obsessed and all about the spicy so this just sounds heavenly! And I could totally make a meal of it – especially if I’m distracted by doorbells and cute kids in costumes 🙂 Pinned! I hope you guys had a great Halloween! XO
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
I need some of this healthy hummus after my overindulgence of candy! I try to just eat one….but it never quite works that way 🙂 This hummus looks super tasty!
Kate @ Framed Cooks
There literally aren’t words for the genius that is this pumpkin hummus – it falls into the WHY DIDN’T I THINK OF THIS camp, but so glad you did! Now I am off to eat the leftover candy – the best part of Halloween! 🙂
Girl Heart Food
Haha! Thanks Kate! I have SO much leftover candy and potato chips. Which is both a bad and good thing, lol 😀
David @ Spiced
What an awesome idea, Dawn! I love this flavor…and it would indeed be the perfect snack to have on hand while watching the door for ghosts and goblins. I feel bad for your furry little guy though! We usually have to watch who is coming and then just pick the dogs up. Not ideal, but it works. Last night, though, we just put candy in a bowl outside with a note that said “Baby sleeping. Please take one and Happy Halloween!” Sure enough, some kid took all the candy. Some people! I don’t blame the kid because, well, it’s candy. But the adult behind the kid!? Anyhoo, love this hummus idea!!
Girl Heart Food
Oh no! Go figure! We didn’t have a lot of visitors. Not sure if it was because it was on a Monday or because we had a little bit of rain. I have LOTS left. I guess I’ll have to repurpose some of that candy, lol 😀 Twist my arm! Thanks David! Hope you get a chance to try the recipe 🙂
Megan - The Emotional Baker
I’m more of a candy person, but I could convert to a chip addict if I had a big bowl of this hummus 😉 I love this flavor combo! Happy Halloween, Dawn 🙂
Jolina
You’re still OK. We buy Halloween treats and we don’t even get trick or treaters! What is wrong with us? Don’t answer that either lol! This hummus looks so delicious! I love that you added chili flakes because we love spicy. And it looks so pretty too, compared to normal hummus (and by that I mean ours, which is a sad looking beige). I would serve this to company for sure. Hope Halloween Monday treated you right!
Girl Heart Food
Hahaha! More treats for you guys! High five 😉 We love it spicy too. Sometimes we have to keep that in mind when serving stuff to people 🙂 Thanks Jolina! Happy Halloween to you too!! P.S. We haven’t watched the latest episode of TWD (saving for Friday), but heard it was good!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks
Our fur babies go nuts with all the door knocking too, so we usually turn out the lights and go out until the trick or treating is over. Tonight we are going to a neighbor’s house for a party and I really wish I had some of this pumpkin hummus to take with me!
Girl Heart Food
That’s a brilliant idea, Rachelle!! Happy Halloween! Thanks girl 🙂
Kevin | Keviniscooking
No raisins, that’s so CRUEL. Egg worthy dare I say?!
Our boys bark like mad on this holiday, but what can you do? Seeing all the fun costumes is worth it, but our big room with the TV is a ways from the front door and they let us know someone is there. 🙂
I think this hummus is a great one especially with the Garam Masala and red pepper flakes. My kinda stuff!
Girl Heart Food
Maybe not egg worthy, but perhaps toilet paper worthy, lol 😀 Those costumes are pretty cute!! Thanks Kevin 🙂 Happy Halloween!
Mary
You had me a hummus. This year I’m seeing a lot of original pumpkin recipes and this one defiantly doesn’t disappoint. I hope you have a Happy Halloween and that your furry child doesn’t get too overwhelmed by the constant doorbell ringing
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
I’ll be staying home giving out the candy Dawn. Perhaps I’ll be sipping a Snickertini from our friend Chey and eating some of this crazy delicious sounding hummus!! I absolutely love how you spiced it up! Perfect for the Thanksgiving holiday menu! I hope you have a Happy Halloween!
Girl Heart Food
Oh, that Snickertini sounds perfect! Hope you do get to make this hummus for Thanksgiving!! Thanks very much, Mary Ann. Happy Halloween! xo
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Ahhhh! I love me a good hummus….and this is a GREAT hummus! So clever, my friend! I’d love a big bowl to munch on while passing out candy! I have always been more a salt girl…though peanut butter cups tend to grab hold of me and never let go! I need to get in the kitchen to pumpkinify everything I see! 🙂 Have a great night and week, my friend! xoxo
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Annie!! Peanut butter cups are pretty awesome too and even better when paired with salty potato chips, lol 😀 Happy Halloween and have a great week too! xoxo
Michelle | The Secret Ingredient Is
I LOVE that you had to pick up more Halloween treats hahah, that is me in a nutshell. So I can’t even trust myself to buy any at all! We don’t get many trick or treaters, so that’s half the battle with me buying candy — I will definitely be eating it all by the end of the night. BUT I could totally whip up a bowl of this pumpkin hummus to enjoy all night. So creative, I absolutely love these flavors — perfect fall snack.
Girl Heart Food
I know, right?? I’m gonna try to give every last candy bar and bag of potato chips out so there’s none left for me to get into, lol 😀 Thanks Michelle! Happy Halloween 🙂
Sues
Love this!! It’s the perfect antidote to all of the candy many of us will be consuming… And to the giant bagel I just housed for breakfast. Le sigh, Monday. I need to chop up some veggies and get my hummus on!
Girl Heart Food
Hahaha! Thanks Sues 🙂 Happy Halloween!
Summer
Love this idea and looks tasty too ♥
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Summer!
Vivian | stayaliveandcooking
Ohhh that’s looking delicious Dawn! I never buy store-bought hummus anymore because usually they’re way too salty. I’m still sad we don’t have pumpkin puree for sale here in the Netherlands! Would make life a lot easier.
Well, I love eating chips and dips etc… But I’ve gotta have my chocolate! I can’t really decide which one I’d go for. And my furry child is also very scared of the doorbell: she usually hides until the danger is no longer lurking! I usually ask those who come around more often to knock instead. Maybe that helps?
Have a great week dear! Love this pumpkin hummus!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Vivian! I agree….store bought hummus is pretty salty a lot of the time! My furry child definitely don’t hide when he hears the door bell…he barks and barks and barks…oh my!! Thanks for the tip 🙂 Have a great week!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
The SAME thing happened to me! I bought two big bags of candy a few weeks ago for the trick-or-treaters, and somehow, the bag opened and the candy started disappearing. Ooops! I am more of a salty person (chips and that sort of thing) over sweets, but when I have reese’s stashed in my pantry, all of my willpower goes out the window. I would gladly munch on this pumpkin hummus ALL day long! This is such a great idea, Dawn! It’s been way too long since I’ve made my own hummus, so I’m loving your fall twist with the pumpkin. I can’t wait to try this! Pinned, of course. Hope you have a wonderful Halloween!
Girl Heart Food
What is it about those little Halloween treats, right? It’s just too tempting!! Thanks for the kind words and Pin, Gayle! Have a wonderful Halloween too 🙂