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This Pumpkin Pie Dessert Hummus made a great kid and adult-friendly dip! Serve it up with some apple slices or cookies for a fun snack or dessert. 

Pumpkin Pie Dessert Hummus

Pureed chickpeas make a great bland base for just about any flavor combination, sweet or savory. And I have to admit I am totally on the dessert hummus train and can’t get enough of this Pumpkin Pie Dessert Hummus I made with my son. I was inspired by the ten cans of hummus I had left in my pantry from a recent cooking class that I wanted to use up before we moved. I also had half of a can of pumpkin puree left in the fridge that I needed to use up. Insert pumpkin hummus! I had tried a savory version before but wasn’t sold so instead I played around with a sweet version that would be good for a snack or dessert. The chickpeas provide a great source of fiber and protein to make this treat more filling and satisfying.Pumpkin Pie Dessert Hummus

The Pumpkin Pie Dessert Hummus pairs great with apple slices, graham crackers, or even these pictured Enjoy Life Snickerdoodles. Anything goes! I love using dips to get my son to try new foods. So if there is a fruit your child is still learning to like you could try serving the dip with both a “new” fruit  and a fruit they enjoy. Worst case they eat the fruit they are familiar with, best case they eat the “new” fruit and dip everything in the hummus.  You just never know what might be the ticket.

Pumpkin Pie Dessert Hummus

What Ingredient You Need to Make this Pumpkin Pie Dessert Hummus?

  • 1 can chickpeas
  • pumpkin puree
  • maple syrup
  • sunflower seed butter (almond butter or cashew butter would also work)
  • coconut oil
  • cinnamon
  • pumpkin pie spice
  • salt

How Can Kids Help Make this Pumpkin Pie Dessert Hummus?

  • open can of chickpeas and drain and rinse them then add them to food processor
  • measure out and add pumpkin puree, maple syrup, nut or seed butter, coconut oil, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and salt to food processor or blender.
  • Blend ingredients until smoothie
  • scoop out mixture into a bowl to serve or store and eat later
  • Have kids pick out what to dip into the hummus. Some ideas include graham crackers or apple slices.

    Pumpkin Pie Dessert Hummus

    A fall inspired creamy dip packed with protein and flavor and both kid and adult-friendly
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: pumpkin dessert hummus, pumpkin hummus
    Servings: 8 people
    Author: Lauren Sharifi, MPH RD LDN

    Equipment

    • food processor OR blender

    Ingredients

    • 1(14.5 ounce) can chickpeas drained and rinsed
    • 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
    • 1/4 cup maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon nut or seed butter (almond, sunflower or cashew work best)
    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    • To a blender or food processor add all ingredients. Blend on high, scraping sides occasionally, until mixture is smooth.
    • Serve with apple slices, graham crackers or snickerdoodle cookies.

Intrigued by dessert hummus? You may also like my Chocolate Coconut Dessert Hummus

 

 

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