Apple Spice Hummus
Elevate your snack game with this creamy and flavorful Apple Spice Hummus! A delightful twist on traditional hummus, this recipe blends chickpeas with unsweetened applesauce, tahini, and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness. The warming spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves create a cozy fall-inspired flavor, while fresh lemon juice adds a hint of brightness. Perfectly smooth and ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile hummus pairs beautifully with apple slices, graham crackers, or pita chips, making it an ideal appetizer or dessert dip. Plus, it’s vegan, gluten-free, and a healthier alternative to sugary spreads. Try this unique apple hummus today for a crowd-pleasing, autumnal treat!
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups chickpeas (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 0.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons water (as needed for desired consistency)
Directions
Step 1
Add the chickpeas, applesauce, tahini, maple syrup, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt to a high-speed blender or food processor.
Step 2
Blend the ingredients on high until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
Step 3
If the hummus is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition, until the desired consistency is achieved.
Step 4
Taste and adjust sweetness or spices as desired. For a sweeter flavor, add a bit more maple syrup.
Step 5
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon as garnish, if desired.
Step 6
Serve immediately with apple slices, graham crackers, or pita chips, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (530.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 585.8 |
| Total Fat 8.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1240.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 114.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 50.5g | |
| Protein 21.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 196.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1078.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories