This creamy, dreamy Pumpkin Hummus Recipe gets its festive autumnal flare from tons of pumpkin & fall spices. You can serve it with sliced veggies, pita crackers, or jewel-toned root veggie chips to make it extra special for the season. Made with 10 pantry ingredients in 10 minutes or less, this homemade hummus dip is perfect for healthy fall snacking, or to serve as an easy appetizer recipe for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or any other fall gatherings!
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An equally appropriate title for this recipe could be: How to Make All of Your Friends & Family Faceplant into a Bowl Hummus this Holiday Season. Has quite the right to it, hey?!
But honestly! This pumpkin hummus is SO GOOD, oh my gosh, & totally faceplant-able.
It’s completely creamy & smooth, with tons of festive pumpkin & cozy warm spices (cinnamon! cumin! cayenne!). While this pumpkin spice hummus is absolutely savory (& delish), a teeny tiny splash of maple syrup adds the perfect touch of sweetness to bring all of the flavors to life.
& I mean…who wouldn’t want to faceplant into that???
When it comes to easy entertaining, homemade hummus is always one of my go-tos. It makes for a healthy addition to any snack table, plus it’s easy to make & totally budget-friendly to feed to a crowd. As my mother-in-law would say, “It’s good & good for ya!”
I’ve shared many hummus recipes over the years, but this one is something special. Between its stunning presentation & its perfectly balanced flavor, this is the best pumpkin hummus recipe, I swear.
This creamy pumpkin hummus recipe is…
- GORGEOUS. I mean HELLO! She’s a stunner! Pumpkin adds the most perfect festive orange hue…totally on-brand for Thanksgiving, right??
- SIMPLE. It calls for 10 very basic pantry ingredients – you probably have them all on hand right now!
- EASY. The entire recipe happens in the bowl of your food processor, & takes 10 minutes, start-to-finish.
- THE BEST. The best homemade hummus dip for fall. Periodt!!
Pumpkin Hummus ingredients
This pumpkin hummus recipe is SIMPLE! Calling for just 10 basic ingredients, everything you need to make this easy pumpkin hummus recipe is probably already in your pantry.
It all starts with the basic homemade hummus line up: (Note, the full Ingredients List, including measurements, is included in the Recipe Card, below.)
- chickpeas
- garlic
- lemon juice
- olive oil
- tahini (AKA sesame seed paste – you can find it in the nut butter or “ethnic” aisle in most conventional grocery stores. My fave tahini is from Trader Joe’s.)
& then give it some a cozy dose of autumn with…
- pumpkin purée
- pure maple syrup (just a touch!)
- & the best fall spices: cumin, cinnamon, & cayenne pepper
How to make this Homemade Hummus recipe:
Making this healthy pumpkin hummus recipe couldn’t be easier. It all happens right in the bowl of your food processor. In less than 10 minutes, you’ll have the creamiest, dreamiest homemade hummus dip! Gotta love that!
Here’s how you do it… (Note: full Recipe Directions are provided in the Recipe Card, below.)
- Pulse the chickpeas: Add the chickpeas, pumpkin purée, & a few cloves of garlic to the bowl of your food processor. Pulse a few times, slightly breaking down the chickpeas & garlic. The mixture will be very chunky at this point, with large peas of chickpeas throughout it.
- Season the hummus: Add the remaining pumpkin hummus ingredients to the food processor: lemon juice, tahini, maple syrup, & spices. Turn the food processor on & let it run until the mixture is combined, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. The hummus will still be pretty chunky at this point, but the mixture should be completely combined.
- Smooth it all out: With the food processor running, slowly stream in some olive oil. Let the food processor run for a solid 2-3 minutes. Now comes the magic: add ice water to the food processor, 1-2 tablespoons at a time. The pumpkin hummus will begin to smooth out before your eyes. Continue adding water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve! The best part!
What to serve with Pumpkin Hummus Dip
Because it’s so festive, serving is half of the fun of this pumpkin hummus recipe. It’ll be a total snack table showstopper at any gathering or party this fall.
- toppings: a swoosh of olive oil, extra spices (a sprinkle of cinnamon or cumin) or fresh herbs (such as rosemary or sage)
- fresh fruit & veggies, for dipping (sliced apples & rainbow carrots are my faves)
- or, your favorite crackers, chips, or pita chips (dust ’em with a little cinnamon sugar to bring out sweetness)
To make it extra festive, I like to sprinkle pomegranate arils & pepitas over top, & serve with a variety of root veggie chips. The extra pops of jewel-toned gorgeousness add so much wow factor, making this homemade pumpkin hummus perfect for holidays & special occasions this fall.
(You don’t even have to tell anyone how easy it was to make!)
I hope you give this Creamy Pumpkin Hummus recipe a try very soon – I know you’ll love it! If you make this recipe, be sure to leave a comment & star rating below. I also LOVE seeing your pwwb creations over on Instagram, so be sure to snap a photo and tag @playswellwithbutter!
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Creamy Pumpkin Hummus
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: serves 8–10 1x
- Category: Appetizer recipe, Snack recipe
- Method: no-cook
- Cuisine: American
Description
This creamy, dreamy Pumpkin Hummus Recipe gets its majorly festive autumnal flare from tons of pumpkin & fall spices. You can serve it with sliced veggies, pita crackers, or jewel-toned root veggie chips make it feel extra special for the season – it’s perfect for healthy fall snacking, or to serve as an easy appetizer recipe for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or any other fall gatherings!
Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling!)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup ice water
- for serving, as desired: extra olive oil, pomegranate arils, toasted pepitas, finely chopped fresh rosemary, sliced apples, sliced carrots, pita chips, root veggie chips
Instructions
- Prepare the hummus: Add the chickpeas, pumpkin purée, and garlic to the bowl of a food processor, pulsing a few times to break everything up into small pieces. Add in the lemon juice, tahini, maple syrup, kosher salt, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Turn the processor on. With the food processor running, slowly stream in the olive oil, then allow the processor to run for good 2-3 minutes. The hummus will break down into a creamy mixture with some fine pieces, but it should definitely look like a chunkier hummus at this point! With the processor running, slowly add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time. This is when the hummus will begin to really smooth out. Add more/less water until the desired texture is reached.
- Serve the pumpkin hummus in a bowl topped with an extra drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of finely chopped fresh rosemary or pomegranate arils. Serve with pita chips, sliced apples, or root veggie chips. Enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Pumpkin hummus will keep, stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 1 week. Make it ahead of time, or enjoy the leftovers later!
Keywords: fall recipe, Thanksgiving recipe, no-cook, Friendsgiving recipe, vegetarian, vegan
If you love this festive hummus recipe, here are a few other easy party appetizers to try:
- Another easy hummus recipe for fall: Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus
- Total showstopper: Bejeweled Holiday Marinated Goat Cheese
- Absolute crowd-pleaser: Chorizo French Breads with Manchego & Spicy Honey
- Perfect for Christmas: White Bean Pesto Hummus
- All PWWB Appetizer Recipes
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When do I add the maple syrup? Am I missing it? Thanks
Good catch, CeeCee, sorry about that! The recipe is updated, above. You add the maple syrup with the tahini & spices.
Do not hesitate — make this! My family was skeptical about this dish when I set it out as an appetizer but nearly licked the bowl clean…enough said 🙂 The pumpkin doesn’t overpower the other autumnal flavors or the chickpeas. Absolutely loved the crunch from the pumpkin & pomegranate seeds on top!
★★★★★
Hi Katie! So so glad to hear that you & your family enjoyed this creamy pumpkin hummus – it is definitely one of our Fall faves! Thank you for sharing!!
This looks and sounds amazing. Can’t wait to try it!
I hope you love it, Carla! xx