Get ready for hummus heaven with The Best Healthy Chickpea Hummus Recipe – a simple and delicious dish that’ll make you wonder why you ever bought store-bought. Smooth, creamy, and bursting with flavor, this homemade hummus is not just a taste upgrade, but also a healthier choice. Whether you’re dipping veggies, spreading it on crackers, or making a killer sandwich, this hummus is your versatile, go-to dip or condiment.

What Is Hummus? 

A popular Middle Eastern dish, hummus is a dip or spread made out of a base of chickpeas. Traditional recipes included tahini and lemon, and today most versions also include garlic and olive oil. The popularity of the dish dates back for as long as records show, and the exact origins are unknown. It is believed to have been largely popularized due to its affordability and easy preparation. 

Today, you’ll find a wide array of hummus variations. However, for this chickpea hummus recipe, we stuck to the basics, creating a smooth and creamy dip that’s just as tasty and even healthier than any of the pre-made versions available at your local grocery store. 

Ingredients You’ll Need for a Healthy Hummus Recipe

Hummus is the rockstar of versatility, and for this version, we’re keeping it simple to give you a healthy hummus recipe that plays well with all your favorite snacks, appetizers, and meals. The best part? You likely have everything you need right in your kitchen.

  • Chickpeas – Full of fiber and plant-based protein, chickpeas soften and form a thick paste to create the base of this hummus. 
  • Baking Soda – Boiling chickpeas in baking soda helps raise the pH balance of the water allowing their skins to loosen easily, creating a softer, smoother texture.  
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Mixed into the chickpea hummus and sometimes even swirled on top, the addition of olive oil provides healthy fats and creates a rich, luxurious taste and texture. 
  • Tahini – Made out of ground sesame seeds tahini boosts the flavor of your hummus with a slightly nutty taste. You can buy it at the store, or for a budget-friendly option, you can make tahini yourself by pulsing sesame seeds in a food processor until smooth! 
  • Lemon and Lime – The acidity of the citrus helps cut through the heaviness of the fats, creating extra layers of depth and a refreshing flavor you’ll love. 
  • Seasonings – For this recipe, we used cumin, white pepper, and sea salt, but feel free to experiment with whatever you like best! 
  • Ice Water – It may sound strange, but the addition of cold water and ice creates the absolute fluffiest, most creamy hummus you’ll ever taste. 

How to Make Easy Chickpea Hummus

This recipe comes together faster than a trip to the store! Here’s your express guide to hummus perfection:  

  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, and place them in a pot with water. 
  2. Add baking soda, and bring the ingredients to a boil. Then, simmer for 20 minutes
  3. Submerge the chickpeas in cold water, and remove their skin. 
  4. Pulse the chickpeas in a food processor or blender. 
  5. Pour in the tahini, oil, lemon, and lime juices before pulsing again. 
  6. Add the remaining ingredients, and blend until smooth and creamy

Serving Suggestions

Honestly, in our opinion, there’s not much this chickpea hummus recipe can’t be served with. The versatility is endless, but here are some of our favorite ways to serve up this scrumptious hummus:   

  • As a dip for fresh veggies
  • Spread on pita or naan bread
  • Smeared on sandwiches for extra flavor 
  • Drizzled as a dressing on salads

Common Questions

Is chickpea hummus healthy? 

Yes! Made with natural ingredients, chickpea hummus is full of healthy fats, fiber, and plant-based protein making it a super nourishing recipe. 

Do I need to peel the chickpeas? 

Technically you don’t have to peel the chickpeas. However, it is the secret to making extra smooth hummus, and it doesn’t take much time! 

Are canned chickpeas good for hummus? 

We prefer to use canned chickpeas to save time. Just as healthy and every bit as tasty as uncooked varieties, they make for super quick hummus recipes that taste great. 

More Ways to Make Hummus

Our go-to chickpea hummus is the perfect canvas for even more flavor adventures or to star in an impressive appetizer spread. Get ready to take your hummus game to the next level with these delicious recipes:

The Best Healthy Chickpea Hummus Recipe

5 from 3 votes
Author: Food Dolls
Servings: 12 servings
Prep: 30 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Smooth and creamy, this healthy chickpea hummus recipe is budget-friendly, full of flavor, and so easy to make! Serve it with veggies, pita, and more.

Ingredients  

  • 3 (15 oz) cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large lemon, juiced
  • 1 large lime, juiced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 cup ice water (with ice) + more if needed

Instructions 

  • Drain and rinse canned chickpeas until water runs clear. Submerge the drained chickpeas in a pot of water over high heat.
    3 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • Add baking soda, and bring the ingredients to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat, drain, and rinse the chickpeas again. Submerge in cool water, and gently rub the chickpeas to remove the skin.
  • Add chickpeas to a high-powered blender or food processor.
  • Add the tahini, olive oil, lemon, and lime juice. Pulse until smooth.
    1/2 cup tahini, 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 large lemon, juiced, 1 large lime, juiced
  • Add cumin, salt, pepper, ice cubes, and water. Pulse again until smooth and creamy. Add more ice water as needed until the desired consistency is reached.
    1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1/2 cup ice water (with ice) + more if needed

Equipment

vitamix blender or food processor

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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12 Comments

  1. I love hummus, but can’t get past the cumin taste in homemade varieties. What could I substitute for this spice, please? Thanks!

  2. Hi guys, I love your recipes, follow you on FB. Tried your hummus recipe tonight.
    Q: is there any easy way to separate skins from chickpeas? After boiling, skins came off, but had a difficult time separating.
    Also, not sure why, but why, but when I added 1/2 cup water/ice, too thin. I had to add a fourth can of chick peas. Thanks in advance for your advice.

    1. Hi Joseph,
      Thank you! We’re so glad you enjoy the recipes. ๐Ÿ˜Š
      You can definitely omit the water or add it slowly to reach your desired consistency!

      Xo,
      Alia & Radwa

  3. Also- the chickpeas fell apart in the boiling water, I was afraid to put them in the cold water for fear of not getting all of the dissolved, liquefied chickpeas out of it. Are they not already cooked when we get them in the can?

  4. Your recipe calls for one lemon and one lime. Iโ€™m assuming itโ€™s the juice from these and not the whole fruit?

    1. Yes! Thank you for catching that, Shawn. We updated the recipe card to make that more clear. We hope you enjoy!

      Xo,
      Alia & Radwa

  5. Iโ€™ve tried other hummus recipes in the past and they werenโ€™t quite โ€œrightโ€. The ice water on this one really made the difference! Will
    make again!!

  6. The word HUMMUSโ€” HOO-MOOS โ€” is in Arabic and means GARBANZO BEANS ( aka CHICKPEAS)
    So ALL HUMMUS is made of GARBANZOS!!