Homemade Hummus: Easy, Delicious, and Healthy

Who doesn’t love hummus? You can spread the creamy dip on crackers, dunk fresh-cut veggies in it, spread it on toast and more. Plus, there are so many hummus recipes you can try.

Beware of store-bought brands that can be filled with preservatives and other less-than-desirable ingredients, though. Instead, try making your own hummus recipes.

This dip is so easy to make, delicious and good for you. Plus, hummus can last up to a week in the refrigerator — enough time to make sure everyone gets a taste!

I recommend using natural sweeteners like raw honey, real maple syrup or organic coconut palm sugar to get the most nutrients out of these hummus recipes. Also always substitute in grass-fed dairy or goat milk, replace table salt with sea salt or kosher salt, and replace canola and vegetable oil with coconut oil or ghee.

Hummus Recipe Ideas

Here are my favorite healthy hummus recipe ideas from around the internet. I like to make a different flavor each week and have it on hand, so whenever I want to reach for a snack I have something tasty and healthy to munch on!

1. Avocado Hummus

A cross between guacamole and traditional hummus, this green version is packed with nutrients, courtesy of the avocado, and full of flavor.

 Photo: Avocado Hummus / Cooking Classy

2. Baba Ghanoush

This Levantine dip veers from traditional hummus because it uses eggplant as its star ingredient. After roasting eggplants, the flesh gets pureed with the more traditional ingredients, like tahini and garlic, for a super healthy treat. This one is best served warm, but it will keep in the fridge for several days.

3. Black Bean Hummus With Lime and Cumin

In this healthy hummus recipe, chickpeas are swapped out for black beans. The addition of lime juice, green chiles and cumin gives this dip a little extra zest, making it a perfect appetizer for your next sports party.

4. Avocado Hummus With Coriander and Lemon 

Give your hummus a south-of-the-border edge with this coriander-infused version. Throw in the optional chipotle chili sauce for some extra kick. Try it on your tacos or as a dip for your next Mexican night!

Photo: Cook Eat Live Vegetarian / Natalie Ward

5. Caramelized Onion Hummus

Thanks to savory caramelized onions, this easy recipe will wow. Onions are cooked slowly in heart-healthy olive oil over medium heat until they’re perfectly sweet, then added with your usual hummus ingredients.

The result is a uniquely flavored hummus you’ll want to spread on everything. Don’t forget to caramelize extra onions to add to sandwiches, too!

6. Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus

If you’re a fan of Trader Joe’s cilantro jalapeno hummus, you’ll love this healthy copycat version. Just seven ingredients are necessary in this spicy, tasty dip!

7. Creamiest Homemade Hummus

The secret to making this hummus recipe the creamiest ever? Soaking dried chickpeas the night before. It might take a little pre-planning, but you’ll love the texture of this classic version!

8. Creamy Avocado, Artichoke & Kale Dip

Is there anywhere that kale hasn’t infiltrated? Luckily, you’ll love it in this lip-lickin’ good dip.

There are no beans in this one, but it’s full of flavor — you can thank the avocado and artichokes for that. Serve it fresh. This dip will keep for about two days in the fridge.

 Photo: Creamy Avocado, Artichoke, and Kale Dip / Blissful Basil

9. Cumin Roasted Carrot Hummus

This mildly chunky hummus is perfect for carrot lovers. Roasting them first brings out the carrots’ naturally sweet flavor — and the color is fun, too!

10. Curry-Spiced Red Lentil Hummus

Red lentils get whipped up instead of the usual chickpeas in this Indian-inspired healthy hummus recipe. The addition of curry gives it an exotic kick you’ll love.

Photo: Curry Spiced Red-Lentil Hummus / Heather’s Dish

11. Everything White Bean Hummus

If you could capture the taste of your favorite everything bagel, this hummus would be it. Roasted garlic, dried onions, toasted sesame seeds and poppy seeds will have you believing you’re biting into your favorite breakfast treat. This hummus goes great with crackers!

Photo: Everything White Bean Hummus / How Sweet It Is

12. Garam Masala Hummus With Toasted Sesame Seeds

Garlicky, spicy, creamy and packed with flavor, this garam masala-based hummus has it all. The toasted sesame seeds sprinkled on top add crunch and a little more flavor. Don’t miss out on them!

Photo: Garam Masala Hummus With Toasted Sesame Seeds  / Minimalist Baker

13. Garlic & Rosemary Hummus

Loaded with garlic to keep the vampires away, this hummus’s flavors are balanced by the addition of fresh rosemary. It’s perfect to spread on toast or dip a cracker into.

14. Healthy Hummus

This healthy hummus recipe is a classic for a reason. It’s easy, uses common ingredients and has just enough kick from cayenne to wake up your taste buds.

15. Lemony Spinach Hummus

Traditional hummus gets an added dose of nutrients with the addition of spinach in this easy-to-make recipe. Add or subtract your favorite ingredients as needed. This is a good starter recipe.

Photo: Lemony Spinach Hummus / Running With Tweezers

16. Greek Salad Hummus Dip

This light, super-fresh hummus recipe is perfect to bring to a potluck or serve as an appetizer. Kalamata olives and feta cheese add a Greek twist that will be a crowd pleaser.

Photo: Greek Salad Hummus Dip / Yummy Mummy Kitchen

17. Mushroom Hummus

There are mushroom lovers and haters, but this recipe might be the one to turn the tide. Portobellos are first roasted to give this hummus an almost meaty flavor everyone will love.

18. No Meat Athlete’s Buffalo Hummus

Hot sauce, cumin and paprika give this spicy hummus the buffalo flavor you crave, without the mess or meat! Dunk your favorite veggies in this one — celery or peppers would be delicious!

19. Pumpkin Hummus

If you thought pumpkin was only for pie, think again. Along with cinnamon, pumpkin gives this hummus a slightly sweet, perfect-for-autumn hummus, though I think you’ll enjoy this one anytime of year.

Photo: Pumpkin Hummus / Closet Cooking

20. Roasted Cauliflower Hummus

This Paleo-approved hummus switches out chickpeas for roasted cauliflower. The result is a slightly nutty hummus that’ll save you about 90 calories per serving.

21. Roasted Eggplant Hummus

This could be the hummus that’ll make an eggplant fan out of any reluctant eaters out there. It lends a smoky, garlicky flavor to a well-seasoned hummus. You’ll be begging for more food to spread this dip on!

 Photo: Roasted Eggplant Hummus / Dishing Up the Dirt

22. Roasted Garlic Hummus

If you like your hummus packed with garlic, try this recipe. Roasted garlic gives a more subtle taste than fresh that you’ll love, but raw has lots of nutrition benefits so you can try it both ways!

Photo: Roasted Garlic Hummus / Cooking ala Mel

23. Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Red bell peppers are the star in this hummus recipe. Packed with vitamin C, they add extra flavor that’s not overpowered by lemon or tahini.

Don’t have red bells on hand? Use whatever type of pepper is in the refrigerator instead!

24. Spicy Black Bean Hummus

Fiber-rich black beans combine with jalapeno for a spicy, nutrient-rich twist on normal hummus. Scoop this up into your favorite tortilla chips, or spread on a burger bun in place of your fixins’.

25. Spicy Sriracha Hummus

Fans of this spicy Asian condiment will love this sriracha hummus! It’s quick, it’s easy, it’s got a kick — and it’s delicious!

26. Spinach Feta Hummus

Wonderful on a hot summer day, this lovely green hummus is packed with spinach and feta for a Mediterranean feel. And really, who could turn down that color?

 Photo: Spinach Feta Hummus / Green Valley Kitchen

27. Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus

Sun-dried tomatoes add extra gusto to this tangy hummus. Top with fresh basil leaves for added color and taste. This hummus would be great as an appetizer for an Italian night!

28. Zucchini Hummus

When you have an abundance of zucchini in your garden or local grocery store, this hummus begs to be made. Roast or grill the veggie first, then puree it with the rest of your hummus ingredients — sans beans! — for an earthy flavor you’ll love.

Photo: Zucchini Hummus / Feasting at Home

29. Roasted Beet Hummus

Looking for a new way to use those beets? Try this beet hummus recipe, made with chickpeas, tahini, garlic and — you guessed it — beets!

30. Classic Hummus

If you’re new to hummus or simply want to make the traditional version, this is among the best, healthiest classic hummus recipes out there. Of course, you can customize it to your liking the more you make it.