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Simple Blender Hummus

★★★★★ 4.7 /5
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Polly Conner
By: Polly ConnerPosted: 5/4/21Updated: 11/14/23

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Making homemade hummus in the blender (or food processor) is easier than you think. The hummus ingredients come together quickly leaving you with a healthier and tastier appetizer than you could find at the store.

Simple Blender Hummus

 
Table of Contents
  • Why Make Homemade Hummus?
  • How to Store and Freeze Hummus
  • Recipe: Simple Blender Hummus
  • Want More Healthy Snack Ideas?

Why Make Homemade Hummus?

Hummus is quite notably a weakness for me. I spend way too much on the store-bought stuff. There could be worse things, right? Afterall, hummus is one of the most heart-healthy, nutrient dense foods out there. But, if left unchecked, I can spend up to $25 a month on this dip. Yes, $25.00 on a dip. Enter this homemade blender version I’m going to share with you today.

Homemade hummus in a white bowl

I love the simplicity of using the blender, along with the cost savings, of this Homemade Hummus Recipe. I can make 8 ounces for at least half the cost of my store-bought version.

How to Store and Freeze Hummus

The best part about this easy hummus recipe is that you can make a big batch, and save it for later. Here are two ideas on how to store hummus:

  1. Refrigerate the hummus for up to 7 days. My lunch game has been on the struggle bus, so I just made a batch of this for me to munch on throughout the work week.
  2. Freeze your hummus in small portions. The great news about our Homemade Hummus is that it freezes beautifully! I love having a small portion I can pull out to have for a healthy lunch or snack. Just be sure to give yourself some time for it to thaw. (Here are some safe thawing methods if you need some guidance.)
Homemade hummus with veggies

Whole Wheat Pita Bread makes a great dipper!

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★★★★★ 4.7 from 7 reviews

Simple Blender Hummus

Making homemade hummus in the blender (or food processor) is easier than you think. The hummus ingredients come together quickly leaving you with healthier and tastier side dish than you could find at the store.

Yield: 3 cups 1x
Prep: 10 minutesCook: 0 minutesTotal: 10 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 2 (15 oz.) cans garbanzo beans, drained (make sure to keep the liquid–you’ll need 1/3 − 2/3 cup of it; or water will work)
  • juice of 3 lemons (a little less than half a cup)
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves of peeled garlic (I like mine garlicky, so I use 4!)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, more to top with if desired
  • optional: black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

  1. Add the tahini, 1/3 cup the canned bean liquid (reserve the rest), lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, cumin, cayenne, and pepper to a blender or food processor*.
  2. Puree until garlic is minced and liquid is combined.
  3. Add half of the beans and blend until smooth. Add last of the beans and blend until smooth. Add more bean juice (or water) to thin out the hummus, to arrive at the consistency you like best. You may have to use a spatula to scrape the sides and bottom to make sure everything is pureed.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning, as needed. Store in the fridge for a week or freeze for up to three months in an airtight container.

Notes/Tips

*If using a food processor, you can add the first half of the beans to the liquid ingredients in this step.

© Author: Polly Conner
Cuisine: American Method: Blender

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As co-founder of Thriving Home, Polly’s passionate about helping busy parents get dinner on the table. With a house full of kids, dogs, and (usually) a DIY project in the works, she knows firsthand how every minute (and every dollar) counts. As a business owner, she enjoys wearing multiple hats and serves best as a project manager for Thriving Home.

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  1. AvatarWanda says

    Posted on 11/14/23 at 2:25 pm

    Sounds great, I’ve been looking for a great recipe to be able to freeze.
    Please change the spelling of « … use a spatula to scrap… » to SCRAPE

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Carla from Thriving HomeCarla from Thriving Home says

      Posted on 11/14/23 at 3:46 pm

      Hi Wanda! Thanks so much for catching that typo. I got it fixed. Hope you enjoy the hummus!

      Reply
  2. AvatarAnnie says

    Posted on 6/19/23 at 3:38 pm

    I’ve made this several times (and often double the recipe because it’s such a hit). It’s fantastic! Soooo much better (and healthier!) than store-bought hummus!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Carla from Thriving HomeCarla from Thriving Home says

      Posted on 6/19/23 at 6:07 pm

      Yay! Glad you enjoy it Annie!

      Reply
  3. AvatarAdela says

    Posted on 5/8/23 at 10:05 pm

    Fresh is what I’m used to. Thank you for this recipie it’s so good! Lived in Adana Turkey and I miss some of the food. A healthy and tasty snack.

    ★★★★★

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    • Carla from Thriving HomeCarla from Thriving Home says

      Posted on 5/9/23 at 12:48 pm

      So glad you found and enjoy this recipe Adela. I’ve never lived out of the US, but I miss some of the food from the different parts of the country. Thank you for leaving a review!

      Reply
  4. AvatarKingScobie says

    Posted on 2/23/23 at 5:31 pm

    My kid made this and says “this is like really good” hummus. He says it is well-balanced in that you can taste multiple flavours. He added a bit more salt and drained the canned liquid off the chickpeas and replaced with with water (less flatulence capacity). Total of 1/3 cup water in place of canned liquid.

    ★★★★

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    • Carla from Thriving HomeCarla from Thriving Home says

      Posted on 2/25/23 at 12:49 pm

      Great suggestion with using water for the liquid. So glad your kiddo made and liked this!

      Reply
  5. AvatarLisa says

    Posted on 12/17/22 at 6:21 pm

    I cut olive oil and tahini down a little (trying to be healthier) and it was still delicious!

    ★★★★

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    • Carla from Thriving HomeCarla from Thriving Home says

      Posted on 12/18/22 at 4:30 pm

      Glad to hear it Lisa. Thanks for letting others know of your changes.

      Reply
  6. AvatarErin says

    Posted on 10/3/22 at 6:18 am

    This is an excellent recipe and it makes a lot! Thank you for sharing the tip to freeze some.

    ★★★★★

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    • Carla FletcherCarla Fletcher says

      Posted on 10/3/22 at 8:21 am

      Hi Erin. Glad you liked it and were able to freeze some for later. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

      Reply
  7. AvatarJeri says

    Posted on 8/12/20 at 4:06 pm

    This is so yummy. I’m freezing some to have later. I hope it comes out.

    ★★★★★

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    • Rachel TiemeyerRachel Tiemeyer says

      Posted on 8/16/20 at 12:42 pm

      Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We’re happy you enjoyed it!

      Reply

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