Description
A delightful twist on traditional hummus, this Strawberry Hummus is a sweet and creamy dip perfect for snacking or entertaining. Made with fresh strawberries, chickpeas, and a hint of vanilla, it’s a unique and flavorful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Place chickpeas, strawberries, tahini, lemon juice, honey, olive oil, vanilla, and salt into a food processor. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Adjust Flavor: Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or lemon juice according to your preference.
- Chill and Serve: Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled with fruit, graham crackers, or pita chips.
Notes
- For a thicker dip, reduce the amount of lemon juice or increase the tahini.
- To make it vegan, substitute honey with maple syrup.
- Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and drained well before blending.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack, Dip
- Method: No-Cook, Blending
- Cuisine: Fusion, Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
