This Creamy Buffalo Hummus Dip is a healthy and delicious appetizer that’s so easy to make. Add all the ingredients to a food processor, blend, and transfer to a bowl. Serve with pita bread, crackers, or veggies, and you have a super flavorful appetizer that’s also vegan and gluten-free. Don’t forget to bookmark this dip for the next big game day!
Hummus is a staple in our household, and I love making my own. It’s fun to experiment with different flavor combinations and this Creamy Buffalo Hummus is a favorite. Enjoy this healthy, protein-packed appetizer with pita bread, veggies, crackers, or added to sandwiches, wraps, and salads.
Why You’ll Love This Buffalo Flavored Hummus Dip
- It’s easy to make – I love hummus because it’s healthy and hearty, but also so easy to make. There are a few different techniques you can use to make your hummus super smooth, but most of the time, it’s as easy as throwing all the ingredients into a food processor and blending until smooth.
- It’s a healthy snack option – Hummus contains almost 20 grams of protein per cup and 15 grams of fiber. This makes hummus a great snack choice throughout the day, especially when paired with veggies or whole-grain crackers.
- It’s full of flavor – I love the flavor of buffalo. It’s tangy, sweet, spicy, and buttery. It goes great with refreshing veggies like cucumber and celery.
Why Your Body Will Love This Zesty Hummus
- Digestion – A high-fiber diet is imperative for good digestive health, and chickpeas contain 35 grams of fiber per cup of cooked beans. Beans have a mixture of soluble and insoluble fiber, which greatly benefit the digestive process. Soluble fiber absorbs water in the digestive tract, helping regulate the absorption of nutrients. It also binds to the bile in the digestive tract, carrying out toxins that would otherwise recirculate throughout the body. Insoluble fiber helps bulk up our stool, ensuring that things run smoothly.
- Blood Sugar Regulation – Chickpeas are high in fiber and protein, giving them a low glycemic index. This means they digest slowly and don’t cause blood sugar levels to spike or rise too quickly. This makes chickpeas a healthy choice for people with diabetes who need to control their blood sugar levels more.
- Heart Health – Legumes contain a significant amount of soluble fiber, which helps decrease cholesterol absorption in the bloodstream. Lowering the “bad” cholesterol in the body can significantly reduce the chances of a stroke or heart attack.
Buffalo Hummus Dip Recipe Ingredients
- Chickpeas – I used two cans of chickpeas for this recipe, but you can definitely use home-cooked chickpeas instead. If you can’t find chickpeas, white or pinto beans are great substitutes.
- Buffalo Sauce – I love using Sweet Baby Ray’s store-bought buffalo sauce. It comes ready to go, and the taste is so good. They have a mild and regular version. If you can’t find this exact buffalo sauce, you should be able to find something similar at the grocery store.
- Tahini – Tahini is ground sesame paste and is traditional in hummus recipes. I love the nutty flavor and creaminess it adds.
- Lemon Juice – Lemon juice adds a nice tangy freshness to this hummus recipe. Lime juice can also be used if needed.
- Garlic – I always add fresh garlic to my hummus recipes, and this one is no different. You can add as many cloves as you like, but I recommend at least one.
- Spices – I also like adding a bit of cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika for extra flavor.
How To Make Easy Buffalo Hummus
- For extra smooth hummus, boil chickpeas for about 20 minutes with 1/4 teaspoon baking soda. You can also peel your chickpeas, but I don’t find that to be worth the time.
- Add the tahini, buffalo sauce, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, garlic, and onion powder to a food processor. Turn on and blend until mostly combined.
- Next, add the chickpeas and salt. Turn the food processor on and blend until the desired texture is reached. Add in about 2-4 Tablespoons of ice water while blending until the desired consistency is reached. You can also use the leftover chickpea liquid or olive oil if you prefer.
- Give the hummus a taste and add any extra salt, spices, or buffalo sauce needed. Store hummus in the refrigerator, in an air-tight container, for 4-5 days. Enjoy with veggies, crackers, chips, and so much more! Garnish with thinly sliced green onion and a drizzle of buffalo sauce when serving, if desired.
Recipe Frequently Asked Questions
- To ensure that this recipe is gluten-free, use a certified gluten-free buffalo sauce.
- This recipe is already vegan.
- Is this hummus spicy? You can make it as spicy or as mild-tasting as you like. I prefer to use a mild buffalo sauce, so mine isn’t too spicy.
- How long does this hummus last? If stored in an air-tight container or in the refrigerator, hummus should stay fresh for about five days.
- Is hummus freezer-friendly? Yes, hummus is freezer-friendly. However, it may not maintain its exact texture through the freezing and thawing process. Freeze hummus in an air-tight, freezer-friendly container and freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature. Mix well before eating.
- How should this hummus be enjoyed? Hummus is great with pita, crackers, and veggies. You can also add it to wraps, sandwiches, salads, and more.
Have a question I didn’t answer? Ask me in the comment section below, and I will get back to you ASAP!
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Creamy Buffalo Hummus Dip
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This Creamy Buffalo Hummus Dip is a healthy and delicious appetizer that is so easy to make. Add all the ingredients to a food processor, blend and then transfer to a bowl. Serve with pita bread, crackers or veggies and you have a super flavorful appetizer that just happens to be vegan and gluten free. Don’t forget to bookmark for the next big game day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon buffalo sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 2–4 tablespoons ice water
- Sliced green onion, for garnish
- Serve with pita bread, crackers or veggies
Instructions
- For extra smooth hummus, you can boil your chickpeas for about 20 minutes with 1/4 teaspoon baking soda. You can also peel your chickpeas, but I don’t find that to be worth the time.
- To a food processor, add the tahini, buffalo sauce, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, garlic and onion powder. Turn on and blend until mostly combined.
- Next, add in the chickpeas and salt. Turn food processor on and blend until desired texture is reached. Add in about 2-4 tablespoons of ice water in, while blending, until desired consistency is reached. You can also use the leftover chickpea liquid or olive oil if you prefer.
- Give the hummus a taste and add any extra salt, spices or buffalo sauce needed. Store hummus in the refrigerator, in an air-tight container, for 4-5 days. Enjoy with veggies, crackers, chips and so much more!
Notes
This recipe makes about 2 cups of hummus.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dip, Vegan
- Method: Food Processor
- Cuisine: American
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