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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Gingerbread Hummus

    Gingerbread Hummus

    Published: Nov 2, 2021 · Modified: Oct 4, 2022 by Sherri · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Gingerbread hummus is a festive dessert twist on the classic dip. It’s made with maple syrup and spices and is perfect for dipping fresh fruit and graham crackers or pretzels!

    Making your own hummus, no matter what kind, is one of the easiest dips to whip up. Whether for last-minute company, an afternoon snack, or as part of a beautiful charcuterie board, it’s one of my favorite, easy, no-bake dips to make. Pumpkin hummus and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus are two other hummus recipes that are super popular this time of year!

    closeup of hummus dip in a white bowl with apple slices and crackers on a plate

    Table of contents

    • Easy Gingerbread Dip
    • Why this recipe works/why we love this recipe
    • Ingredients/shopping list
    • How to Make this Recipe
    • Variations/ Substitutions
    • Tips
    • FAQ’s
      • Other Easy Appetizer Dip Recipes

    Easy Gingerbread Dip

    This Gingerbread dessert hummus is a wonderful dip to make around the holiday season! It’s an easy appetizer for Holiday parties, and just as perfect for an afternoon snack. It comes together so easily and is perfect with apple or pear slices, strawberries and/or your favorite sweet crackers or pretzels. It’s effortless and delicious!

    It is a sweet hummus, some might even call it a healthy dessert dip, made with maple syrup and infused with traditional warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. It’s creamy, naturally vegetarian, and still has the healthy components of traditional savory hummus! Oh, and it tastes just like gingerbread cookies!

    closeup of half a bowl of hummus topped with a spice

    Why this recipe works/why we love this recipe

    • Quick and easy recipe takes on a whole new meaning. Blend all ingredients and serve!
    • This dip is always a hit at parties, especially around the holidays.
    • It’s healthy, high in fiber and protein, and naturally sweetened.
    • Vegetarian, but can also be tweaked to make it vegan.
    • It’s delicious! It has the essence of gingerbread without all the crazy amounts of sugar.
    • Versatile dip that can be used for crackers, bread, as well as fruit.
    • Creamy, thick, and has a perfect consistency once blended.
    several white bowls of ingredients for gingergread hummus - chickpeas, maple syrup, molasses, milk, nut butter and vanilla

    Ingredients/shopping list

    • Chickpeas – For convenience sake, I use a drained and rinsed can of chickpeas/garbanzo beans, but you can use dry cooked chickpeas if you like.
    • Sunflower seed butter – Adds a delicious nutty creaminess and also a bit of thickness. Does what tahini does in regular hummus.
    • Milk – A little bit of liquid will bring everything together and add to the smooth consistency.
    • Maple syrup & molasses – Both together will give this dip its sweetness and a deeper color just like gingerbread. Some recipes will use brown sugar, but I prefer this combination much more.
    • Vanilla extract – A warm flavor that will round out the dip ingredients nicely.
    • Spices – Cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice, nutmeg, salt.

    How to Make this Recipe

    This recipe will come together in 3 steps! Keep it on hand you’ll use it time and time again!

    Step 1: Add all of your ingredients to the blender or food processor.

    food processor with chickpeas, nut butter and spices

    Step 2: Blend for about 3-4 minutes until you’ve reached your desired consistency. Make sure to stop and stir at each minute mark just to make sure it’s all incorporated.

    food processor with hummus blended inside

    Step 3: Transfer to a bowl, and serve!

    Variations/ Substitutions

    1. Substitute almond butter, peanut butter, or cashew butter instead of sunflower seed butter, if preferred. Pumpkin seed butter would be a nice addition as well.
    2. Use regular milk or to make it vegan, any non-dairy milk of choice like almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, etc.
    3. Add ¼ cup of mini chocolate chips for a little extra sweetness.
    hummus in a shallow white bowl surrounded by apple slices and graham crackers

    Tips

    • Make sure to drain and rinse your canned chickpeas to rid them of too much of the salty flavor.
    • Substitute 2 cups of dry cooked chickpeas, if desired.
    • Serve with crackers or pretzels and/or sliced fruit like apples, pears, and strawberries.
    • Top with ground cinnamon, ground ginger spice, or an extra drizzle of maple syrup if desired.
    • If you don’t have any molasses or maple syrup, you can opt to use brown sugar instead.

    FAQ’s

    Is there a way to quickly cook dry chickpeas?

    A quick cooking method is to use the Instant Pot. No presoaking needed! Cover chickpeas with water about an inch, seal and pressure cook for 25 minutes. Quick release and voila!

    How to Store?

    Keep any leftover hummus in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. No need to heat up, but you might want to bring it to room temperature before serving.

    Other Easy Appetizer Dip Recipes

    Avocado Hummus

    Beet Hummus

    White Bean Dip

    Ranch Cottage Cheese Dip

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    closeup of hummus in a white bowl with an apple slice dipped in

    Gingerbread Hummus

    Gingerbread hummus is a festive dessert twist on the class dip. It's made with maple syrup and spices and is perfect for dipping fresh fruit and graham crackers or pretzels!
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    Course: Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 20 servings
    Calories: 50kcal
    Author: Sherri Hagymas

    Ingredients

    • 15 ounce can chickpeas drained
    • ¼ cup sunflower seed butter
    • ¼ cup milk
    • 2.5 Tablespoons maple syrup
    • 1 Tablespoons molasses
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon allspice
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    • Add all of the ingredients to a food processor or blender.
    • Blend on high speed for 3-4 minutes, stirring every minute until it is smooth or reached desired consistency
    • Spoon into a bowl to serve.

    Notes

    Use regular milk or any non-dairy milk of choice like almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, etc.
    Substitute almond butter or cashew butter for the Sunbutter, if preferred.
    Substitute 2 cups of dry cooked chickpeas if desired.
    Serve with crackers and/ or sliced fruit like apples.
    Add ¼ cup of mini chocolate chips for a little extra sweetness.
    Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
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