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    Home » Snack Recipes

    Avocado Hummus [Tahini-Free]

    Published: Feb 14, 2020 by Sherri Hall · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Chickpeas and avocado are blended together to create this creamy tahini-free avocado hummus that's perfect for dipping or using as a spread! 

    Jump to Recipe
    overhead of hummus in a bowl with dipping snacks around it.

    It's been almost five years since I originally posted this recipe.

    I figured it was time to give it a reboot, so I changed it up a little, shot some new pics and here we are.

    The original post date was actually the first day of spring in 2015.

    This is what our backyard looked like that day:

    Avocado-Hummus

    And, this is what our front yard looked like:

    Avocado-Hummus


    And, this is what I said about it at the time:

    "As you can see by the photograph, here in New Jersey, spring greeted us with a beautiful blanket of snow. I know you cannot hear the sarcastic tone with which that was written, but it’s there. Trust me."

    Snowing on the first day of spring seemed to become a tradition back in New Jersey, especially over the past few years. 

    So, it's definitely going to be an adjustment for me here in Florida where spring is over a month away and we're looking at a high of 81° F today.

    Not gonna lie...

    It's going to be an easy adjustment. 😉

    I mean, I did take that second picture through the glass door from inside the house. 

    I guess I just wasn't cut out for cold weather. 

    Anyway, whether you live in a cold or warm climate, you can totally get down with this avocado hummus! 

    close-up of hummus in a bowl.

    Ingredients Needed

    • Canned Chickpeas
    • Avocado
    • Fresh Cilantro
    • Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
    • Garlic
    • Cumin 
    • Salt
    • Olive Oil
    • Red Pepper Hot Sauce (you can leave the hot sauce out, but it adds a tiny kick to the hummus and gives it some zing)
    Avocado, chickpeas, cilantro and lime on a wooden board

    How to Make Avocado Hummus

    Start by adding all of the ingredients, with the exception of the olive oil, to the bowl of a food processor.

    ingredients added to food processor

    Process on low speed, slowly adding the olive oil.

    Then switch to high speed and continue to process, stopping periodically to scrape the sides of the bowl.

    hummus ingredients blended together in food processor

    Once all of the ingredients are blended well, no chunks remain and the hummus has a creamy consistency, you are ready to enjoy!

    dipping a sugar snap pea into the hummus.

    Serving Suggestions

    Enjoy this Avocado Hummus with your favorite dippers such as sugar snap peas, carrot sticks, tortilla chips, gluten-free pita chips or gluten-free pretzels.

    dipping a pretzel stick into hummus.

    Speaking of gluten-free pretzels, these deli rye style pretzels by Quinn are my new favorite. And, they're pretty awesome with this dip.

    In fact, I may or may not have eaten half the bag of pretzels and almost all of the hummus by myself.

    Moving on...

    This hummus is also great for using as a sandwich or wrap spread, topping on toast (which is what I did with what I had left) or dolloping on a salad or quinoa/rice bowl. 

    Storing the Hummus

    Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    Substitutions

    • Red Pepper Hot Sauce: If you want a kick but you don't have or don't want to use hot sauce, try adding a bit of cayenne pepper. I suggest trying it with ¼ teaspoon. If you don't want any heat, simply omit the hot sauce. You can try adding ⅛-1/4 teaspoon paprika instead.
    • Lime Juice: Don't have a lime? You can substitute 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice instead.
    • Cilantro: Don't like it? No problem. Try using the same amount of fresh parsley instead.
    overhead of avocado hummus in a bowl with dipping snacks around it.

    You might also enjoy:

    • Avocado and White Bean Hummus
    • Roasted Garlic White Bean Dip
    • Basic Hummus Without Tahini
    • Green Olive Hummus
    • Vegan Avocado Toast - 4 Ways
    overhead of avocado hummus in a bowl.
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    5 from 4 votes

    Avocado Hummus

    Chickpeas and avocado are blended together to create this creamy tahini-free avocado hummus that's perfect for dipping or using as a spread! 
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Keyword avocado, chickpeas, dairy-free, dip, gluten free, hummus, meatless monday, vegan, vegetarian
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings 8
    Calories 137kcal
    Author Sherri Hall

    Ingredients

    • 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    • 1 avocado, pitted and peeled
    • ⅓ cup cilantro leaves
    • 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
    • 1 teaspoon red pepper hot sauce (*optional)
    • juice of 1 lime
    • ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon cumin
    • 3-4 tablespoons olive oil

    Instructions

    • Add chickpeas, avocado, cilantro, garlic, hot sauce (if using), salt, cumin and lime juice to the bowl of a food processor.
    • Begin processing on low speed.
    • While processing, slowly add 3 tablespoons of olive oil through the feed tube of the food processor.
    • Switch to high speed and process until smooth and creamy and no chunks remain. You may have to stop to scrape down the sides and continue processing. Add more olive oil if necessary.

    (Please refer to the post above for instructional photographs and other helpful information for this recipe)

    Suggested Equipment/Tools

    Food Processor

    Notes

    Store hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
    *If you don't want any heat, omit the hot sauce. You can try adding ⅛-1/4 teaspoon paprika instead.
    If you want a kick but you don't have or don't want to use hot sauce, try adding a bit of cayenne pepper. I suggest trying it with ¼ teaspoon.
    The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Information shown should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
    Nutrition was calculated using 3 tablespoons of olive oil.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 4g
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    This post originally appeared on Watch Learn Eat on March 20, 2015. It has been republished to reflect both recipe and photo revisions. Changes to the story were also made.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Christie

      February 14, 2020 at 3:11 pm

      5 stars
      I love the sound of this delicious avocado hummus!!! It's so good with the avocado. I bet this would taste amazing with some bell peppers!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        February 18, 2020 at 8:21 am

        Thanks so much, Christie! I didn't even think of that but bell peppers sound amazing with it! I will definitely have to try that! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago

      February 12, 2016 at 8:19 am

      I love guacamole and I love hummus but never thought about putting them together - I need to give this recipe a try!

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        February 12, 2016 at 9:17 am

        Thanks Kathryn! Enjoy! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Taylor Thurston

      February 10, 2016 at 6:57 pm

      YES! I love avocados! This recipe looks awesome. Can't wait to make it!

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        February 10, 2016 at 7:39 pm

        Thanks Taylor!

        Reply
    4. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy

      February 10, 2016 at 12:04 pm

      I love homemade hummus...it is so much better than the store bought stuff. Love the addition of avocados.

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        February 10, 2016 at 12:35 pm

        Thanks Gloria!

        Reply
    5. Dini @ The Flavor Bender

      February 10, 2016 at 10:57 am

      Combining Hummus with Avocado is brilliant!! I already love those two separately but I won't be able to stop myself when you put them together! I see a lot of Avocado Hummus toast in my future! 🙂 Pinning!

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        February 10, 2016 at 11:11 am

        Thank you Dini! Enjoy! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Flo Cooper

      February 10, 2016 at 10:32 am

      5 stars
      Loved the avocado..dip, but I also suggest adding a tad of cumin, too...My first time ever to write a blogger!! Thanks Flo-Flo

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        February 10, 2016 at 10:38 am

        Thanks for checking out our recipe Flo-Flo!! I use cumin in my Basic Hummus Without Tahini recipe, but I haven't tried it in this recipe. I will have to give it a try! I'm sure it would be delicious! Come back and write to us anytime 😉 We appreciate you stopping by!

        Reply
    7. Platter Talk

      February 10, 2016 at 9:18 am

      5 stars
      We are huge fans of both avocado and hummus yet never have thought of combining the two; great idea!! Thanks for sharing this one!

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        February 10, 2016 at 10:31 am

        Thanks guys! 🙂

        Reply
    8. allie @ Through Her Looking Glass

      October 21, 2015 at 1:18 am

      5 stars
      What a delicious and flavorful avocado hummus! So smooth, perfect for dipping. I was just enjoying the beautiful fall foliage and now we're back to that white stuff again. I saw some falling from the sky on Sunday. (!) A little dose of reality.

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        November 24, 2015 at 2:49 pm

        Thanks Allie! I don't even want to think about that white stuff! 🙂

        Reply

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