Healthy Homemade Hummus + Baked Pita Chips

Published August 17, 2018. Updated November 29, 2023

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Healthy Homemade Hummus is one of the best protein snacks. It’s the perfect dip for all your favorite fresh veggies, a delicious spread on sandwiches or wraps, and a great addition to different bowls (like vegetarian Buddha bowls and shawarma bowls).

This recipe has been my go-to hummus for years. It has the perfect ratio of ingredients. It couldn’t be easier—and it only takes 10 minutes to make!

Healthy homemade hummus in serving bowl

Healthy Homemade Hummus Recipe

This is the best healthy hummus recipe I’ve tried! It calls for simple ingredients and a simple method but it’s always my favorite because it makes the perfect amount of hummus for a protein snack or spread.

And there’s no peeling chickpeas—just a generous puree session in the food processor to whip it up nice and fluffy.

This simple hummus recipe is creamy, rich, and tangy, with such a delicious flavor from the tahini. You can’t go wrong with this hummus!

How to Make Homemade Hummus Video

Hummus dip Ingredients

Hummus Ingredients

  • Tahini
  • Extra Virgin olive oil
  • Chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans)
  • Fresh lemon juice
  • Garlic clove
  • Ground cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • Paprika to taste

Equipment Needed to Make Hummus

You’ll need a standard-size food processor (something around 7 cup capacity) fitted with a sharp steel blade. A dull blade won’t give very great results.

How to Make Hummus

How to Make Homemade Hummus

  • To a food processor, you’ll add chickpeas, 2 Tbsp liquid from chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and cumin. Season with salt to taste (I use about 1/2 tsp).
  • Process the mixture for 5 minutes while stopping and scraping the sides once through mixing, and adding additional liquid from chickpeas to thin as needed.
  • Plate and drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika. Store in refrigerator.
  • Note that the dip thickens up once chilled, thin with more liquid as desired.

simple hummus in a food processor

How to Make Baked Pita Chips

One of my favorite things to serve with this hummus is freshly baked pita chips. Here’s how to make them.

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Brush 4 pita bread rounds with olive oil (you’ll need about 1/4 cup total) then stack and cut into wedges (like cutting a pizza).
  • Transfer to an 18 by 13-inch baking sheet. Spread across baking sheet.
  • Bake about 4 – 6 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
  • Let cool, store in an airtight container.

Hummus in a serving bowl surrounded by chips and veggies

How Long Does Hummus Last?

If stored in an airtight container in the fridge, this easy hummus should last up to 1 week.

Can I Freeze Hummus?

Yes, homemade hummus can be frozen for up to 4 months. Give the thawed hummus dip a good stir before enjoying it as some separation may occur.

Ways to Eat Hummus

Most people enjoy hummus as a dip, but there are so many other ways to eat it!

Hummus drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with paprika in serving bowl

Tips for Making the Best Homemade Hummus

  • Measure the ingredients, that way it will have a consistent flavor.
  • Use the water from the can of chickpeas (not tap or bottled water). This helps make the hummus fluffy—did you know this stuff whips up like cream?
  • Use good quality ingredients and stick with fresh lemon juice not anything from a bottle.
  • Watch out for rancid tahini. If it’s gone bad it will have a strong, sharp unpleasant flavor and can ruin the hummus.
  • This is the perfect ratio in my opinion, but if you like a little more tahini or garlic feel free to add some for a strong flavor.
  • Let it blenddddd. 5 minutes in the food processor really allows it time to puree the chickpeas and whip it up nice and fluffy.

baked pita chip dunked in homemade hummus

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Hummus Recipe

This is how you make the perfect light and fluffy hummus every time! Simple ingredients, super easy method and perfectly delicious end results every time.
Servings: 6
Prep10 minutes
Ready in: 10 minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add chickpeas, 2 Tbsp liquid from chickpea can, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and cumin to a food processor.
  • Season with salt to taste (I usually use 1/2 tsp), then process for 5 minutes until smooth and fluffy, while adding additional reserved liquid to thin as needed (note that it will thicken once chilled).
  • If desired, plate then swirl in center and add more olive oil, sprinkle with paprika.
  • Store in refrigerator in an airtight container up to 1 week.

Notes

  • Watch out for rancid tahini. If it's gone bad it will have a strong, sharp unpleasant flavor and can ruin the hummus.
  • This is the perfect ratio in my opinion, but if you like a little more tahini or garlic feel free to add some for a strong flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Hummus Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 7mg0%
Potassium 247mg7%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 20IU0%
Vitamin C 3.8mg5%
Calcium 45mg5%
Iron 2.4mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.