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    Vegan Buffalo Blue Cheese Hummus [Tahini-Free]

    Modified: Aug 28, 2022 by Addison LaBonte · This post may contain affiliate links · 40 Comments

    This creamy Buffalo hummus combines the tanginess and spiciness of Buffalo sauce with the coolness of vegan blue cheese dressing that is sure to delight your taste buds. This flavorful chickpea dip is perfect with carrots, celery, cucumbers, pretzels, tortilla chips and more!

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    Buffalo hummus in a serving dish on a wooden board with celery sticks next to it

    If you love the combination of blue cheese and Buffalo sauce but happen to be dairy-free or vegan, this is the dip for you!

    It's perfect for serving at a game day party or just because you crave that Buffalo sauce flavor.

    hummus in a serving bowl on a wooden board

    Ingredients you'll need

    • Chickpeas
    • Aquafaba (canned chickpea liquid)
    • Vegan Buffalo Sauce (I used Frank's RedHot brand)
    • Garlic
    • Lemon Juice
    • Salt
    • Olive Oil
    • Vegan Blue Cheese Dressing (homemade or store-bought)
    • Scallions or Chives (for garnish)
    hummus in serving bowl on kitchen towel on wooden board with celery sticks around it

    How to make vegan Buffalo hummus with blue cheese

    First, you'll need to make the vegan blue cheese dressing following the directions in this post if you're going to use a homemade version. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

    If you're using store-bought vegan blue cheese dressing, you can skip this step.

    Add the chickpeas, aquafaba, Buffalo sauce, garlic, lemon juice and salt to the bowl of your food processor.

    ingredients added to food processor

    Begin processing on low speed, slowly adding olive oil through the feed tube while processing.

    Once you've used up the olive oil, process on high speed until smooth and creamy and no chunks remain.

    You may have to stop to scrape down the sides and then continue processing.

    hummus after processing in food processor

    Once the hummus has a smooth consistency, transfer to serving bowl.

    Use a spoon to make a well in the middle of the hummus.

    hummus in serving bowl with well in the middle

    Fill the well with ¼ cup of vegan blue cheese dressing.

    vegan blue cheese in the well of the hummus

    Garnish with additional Buffalo sauce and scallions or chives. 

    What to serve with this hummus

    Serve with fresh veggies such as celery, carrots, cucumbers, zucchini or broccoli or with your favorite gluten-free pretzels or tortilla chips. 

    hummus in serving bowl with two celery sticks in it

    Can I leave out the blue cheese?

    Yes, you can omit the blue cheese dressing and make a Buffalo hummus instead of a Buffalo blue cheese hummus. 

    Storing the hummus

    This hummus is best when enjoyed on the same day; however, you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. 

    hummus in serving bowl on wooden board

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    overhead of hummus in a serving bowl on a wooden board with some celery sticks
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    5 from 6 votes

    Buffalo Blue Cheese Hummus

    This creamy Buffalo hummus combines the tanginess and spiciness of Buffalo sauce with the coolness of vegan blue cheese dressing that is sure to delight your taste buds. This flavorful chickpea dip is perfect for dipping with carrots, celery, cucumbers, pretzels, tortilla chips and more!
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Keyword buffalo sauce, chickpeas, dairy-free, dip, game day, gluten free, hummus, vegan, vegetarian
    Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
    Chilling Time (for homemade dressing, if using) 2 hours hours
    Total Time 2 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
    Servings 8
    Calories 84kcal
    Author Sireesha A.

    Ingredients

    • 1 (15 oz.) can no salt added chickpeas / garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed, 2 tablespoon of the liquid (aquafaba) reserved
    • 2 tablespoon aquafaba
    • ¼ cup Buffalo sauce, plus more for garnish if desired (I used Frank's RedHot)
    • 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
    • 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • ¼ cup vegan blue cheese dressing (*homemade or store-bought)
    • Chopped scallions or chives, for garnish

    Instructions

    • If you are making homemade vegan blue cheese dressing, follow these directions. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use. Note that the flavor is best if you let the dressing chill for at least 2 hours. If you are using store-bought, skip to the next step.
    • Add the chickpeas, aquafaba, Buffalo sauce, garlic, lemon juice and salt to the bowl of your food processor. Begin processing on low speed, slowly adding olive oil through the feed tube while processing. After the olive oil has been added, process on high speed until smooth and creamy and no chunks remain. You may have to stop to scrape down the sides and then continue processing until the hummus has a smooth consistency.
    • Transfer to a serving bowl. Use a spoon to make a well in the middle of the hummus. Fill the well with the vegan blue cheese dressing. Garnish with additional Buffalo sauce and scallions or chives. 

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

    Suggested Equipment/Tools

    Food Processor

    Notes

    *If you are not vegan, feel free to use traditional blue cheese dressing.
    Prep time was calculated based on making homemade vegan blue cheese dressing and allowing it to chill for 2 hours to infuse the flavors.
    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.
    Please note the nutrition calculation for this recipe does not include the aquafaba since there is limited information regarding its nutritional composition. According to this Healthline article, there are approximately 3-5 calories in 1 tablespoon of aquafaba.
    Nutrition was calculated using our homemade oil-free vegan blue cheese dressing.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 3g

    This post originally appeared on Watch Learn Eat on May 23, 2016. It has been republished to reflect both recipe and photo revisions. Changes to the story were also made.

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    1. Michele

      August 27, 2018 at 7:19 am

      5 stars
      This is genius. I love hummus. Such a great idea to add the buffalo sauce and bleu cheese flavors! I bet it's to-die-for!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        August 27, 2018 at 11:15 am

        Thanks Michele! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life

      August 27, 2018 at 12:58 am

      I haven't ever made hummus but this sounds too good to pass up! I'm definitely going to have to give this recipe a try! 🙂

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        August 27, 2018 at 11:16 am

        Thanks Claire! Hope you enjoy! Hummus is so easy to make, and there are so many combinations!

        Reply
    3. Veronika's Kitchen

      August 26, 2018 at 1:12 pm

      Well, I love different variations of hummus as it is so easy to make and has lots of flavors. Your version sounds really nice, I should definitely try it!)

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        August 27, 2018 at 11:17 am

        Thanks so much Veronika! Hope you do!

        Reply
    4. Jessica Pinney

      August 25, 2018 at 4:31 pm

      5 stars
      I'm always looking for new hummus recipes to put in our lunches and this buffalo version sounds incredible! Pinning for later.

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        August 27, 2018 at 11:17 am

        Thank you Jessica! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Marisa Franca

      August 25, 2018 at 2:18 pm

      5 stars
      Well, we do like hummus. We do like buffalo wings. We do like blue cheese. Why we hadn't thought of putting it all together is a mystery to me. Thank you for the inspiration because the hummus sounds and looks amazing.

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        August 27, 2018 at 11:17 am

        LOL! Thanks so much Marisa! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Tammy

      August 24, 2018 at 12:25 pm

      Such a fun and tasty twist on hummus! I have to give this a try...I love this idea and I bet it is absolutely delish!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        August 25, 2018 at 10:40 am

        Thanks so much Tammy! It's so delicious!

        Reply
    7. Elaine

      August 24, 2018 at 12:09 pm

      5 stars
      I was going to write a few words about the recipe but the fact that you have fever makes me want to say this: get better soon! 🙂 I hope that it is not flu after all.

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        August 25, 2018 at 10:40 am

        Thanks so much Elaine! It ended up not being the flu...yay! 🙂

        Reply
    8. holly

      August 23, 2018 at 9:55 pm

      5 stars
      I'm loving this buffalo hummus! I love all things buffalo and I love hummus as well so the is my destiny!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        August 24, 2018 at 9:24 am

        Buffalo sauce and blue cheese were meant for each other! Thanks so much Holly! 🙂

        Reply
    9. shobelyn

      August 23, 2018 at 11:34 am

      Wow, Hummus with blue cheese in it, I am curious how it tastes like... judging from the photo, I think it is bursting with flavor.

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        August 23, 2018 at 7:54 pm

        Thanks so much Shobelyn! It's soooo yummy...kind of like buffalo chicken dip but with chickpeas instead of chicken. 🙂

        Reply
    10. Dominique | Perchance to Cook

      August 23, 2018 at 10:45 am

      I love buffalo hot sauce seasoning and blue cheese together! It's soooo satisfying. I've never had this in hummus form, but I'm digging it and can't wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        August 23, 2018 at 7:53 pm

        Thanks Dominique! I hope you enjoy it! 🙂

        Reply
    11. Nicolas Hortense

      August 23, 2018 at 8:01 am

      Looks like you guys got some buffalo hummus tunes going on. And I love the combo that's in that delicious hummus. People get squeamish about blue cheese and I think it's silly. I frikin love it in appetizers like this.

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        August 23, 2018 at 7:53 pm

        LOL! Thanks Nicolas! Blue cheese is my favorite! 🙂

        Reply
    12. Veena Azmanov

      August 22, 2018 at 5:45 pm

      5 stars
      We love hummus but we have never tried it with blue cheese. Very intrigued. Can't wait to try. Love the veggie stick idea for a low carb snack. My favorite treat every time.

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        August 22, 2018 at 9:46 pm

        Thanks so Veena! I hope you give it a try!

        Reply
    13. Anne

      August 21, 2018 at 4:48 pm

      I would never have thought of adding blue cheese to hummus, I bet it tastes delicious!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        August 21, 2018 at 6:00 pm

        Blue cheese is so good on many things! 🙂 Thanks so much Anne!

        Reply
    14. Kristy @ Southern In Law

      May 23, 2016 at 6:30 pm

      Oooooooh, this looks SO good! This would be the perfect party appetiser - though, the kind of thing that everyone would be too busy eating to hold a conversation 😛

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        May 25, 2016 at 11:38 am

        Hahaha! Thanks Kristy! 🙂

        Reply
    15. Kate

      May 23, 2016 at 3:09 pm

      YUM! This looks amazing! I would have never thought to put blue cheese in hummus! Looks like a great snack.

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        May 25, 2016 at 11:40 am

        Thanks Kate! I love cheese so much that when I'm developing recipes, I often think, "now how can I put cheese in this?" LOL! 🙂

        Reply
    16. Trish

      May 23, 2016 at 2:14 pm

      Ha! Now I've got Ice Ice baby stuck in my head!! 🙂
      This hummus sounds soooo delicious! Definitely keeping this in mind for Summer bbq season!

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        May 25, 2016 at 11:40 am

        Thank you Trish! Make sure you've got your tunes on when you make it! 😉

        Reply
    17. Jeanette Smith

      May 23, 2016 at 1:59 pm

      This looks delicious! Can't wait to make it!

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        May 25, 2016 at 11:40 am

        Thank you so much Jeanette!

        Reply
    18. Renz

      May 23, 2016 at 1:54 pm

      All my fav things in one place. This looks amazing

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        May 25, 2016 at 11:40 am

        Thanks Renz! 🙂

        Reply
    19. Lucy

      May 23, 2016 at 1:44 pm

      Yum! I was just wondering what to make for a Memorial Day app. This looks perfect! Love the blue cheese crumbles!

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        May 25, 2016 at 11:41 am

        Thank you Lucy! 🙂

        Reply
    20. sue | theviewfromgreatisland

      May 23, 2016 at 12:57 pm

      I love hummus to begin with, but the hit of blue cheese sounds amazing, this is a must try!

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        May 25, 2016 at 11:41 am

        Thanks so much Sue! 🙂

        Reply

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