The BEST Hummus Recipe
This is the BEST Hummus recipe that’s not only fast and easy, it’s also super creamy and delicious. Made from a handful of fresh ingredients, including chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin and garlic, it comes together in less than 3 minutes in your Vitamix.
Of course, you can make hummus in a food processor as well, but it’s ultra creamy when made in your Vitamix (and that’s my preferred method).
Hummus, oh how I love thee. I love hummus in all the different flavor variations, including roasted red pepper, roasted beet, green hummus, roasted cauliflower hummus, artichoke, roasted garlic, sun-dried tomato, basil pesto and more.
But there’s nothing quite like the classic hummus recipe. It’s versatile, delicious and can be used as a dip or spread in just about anything. And homemade hummus? Well that’s just the freshest, tastiest hummus you’ve ever eaten. Once you make it, you’ll never go back to store-bought. Promise.
Watch How Easy it is to Make Hummus
Even though hummus is easy to make, I recommend watching my quick video below as it walks you through the process step-by-step. Give it a watch!
The Health Benefits of Hummus
Chickpeas are wonderful for gut health as they’re loaded with fiber and keep things moving through your digestive system (in other words, they help with constipation). But here’s the really good part. The type of fiber they’re loaded with is insoluble fiber – the kind that helps to lower “bad” cholesterol while feeding the “good” gut bugs in your microbiome.
That’s because insoluble fiber doesn’t break down until it hits the large intestine. And when it does hit the large intestine, those good gut bugs feed off the insoluble fiber, creating short-chain-fatty-acids, giving you energy and protecting the health of your colon.
Fresh Chickpeas vs Canned Chickpeas
When it comes to hummus you’ll have purists say that properly soaked chickpeas should be used over canned for the best, most traditional flavor. And they may be right. But I’ve tried this recipe both ways and the difference was negligible. Therefore, I tend to opt for canned as it’s easier.
Should You Make Hummus in a Food Processor or Blender?
You can make hummus in either a food processor or high-powered blender, but I find that homemade hummus in my Vitamix comes out faster and smoother than a food processor.
The high power of a Vitamix blender also means that you don’t have to remove the skins of the chickpeas as they’re easily pulverized into a creamy texture. Unfortunately, that’s not the case when using a food processor. So that creamy texture and quick speed is what makes using my Vitamix my preferred method. I mean, who can beat 3 minutes, right?
How to Make the Best Hummus Recipe
I make this recipe almost weekly as it’s incredibly easy to make. And once you make it, I’m sure you’ll have it on repeat as well. Here’s what you do:
- Add the chickpeas to your blender and make sure to reserve the liquid (it’s called aquafaba). If you forget and accidentally toss it, no worries, just use water.
- Add the tahini (which I also make in my Vitamix), olive oil, fresh lemons, garlic, cumin and salt to the blender. Use two garlic cloves for your basic hummus, but if you’re a garlic lover like me, feel free to add more. Roasted garlic is also divine.
- Turn your Vitamix on high and use the tamper as you would when making almond butter to push the ingredients into the blades. After 30 seconds, it should be fully blended.
- Your hummus will be thick, creamy and smooth. If you’d like a thinner consistency, just add a bit more aquafaba or water until it’s your desired consistency.
- To serve, add a few large, heaping spoonfuls to a plate or bowl and give it a swish depression on top. This creates a little divot for your olive oil to stay in. Then sprinkle some paprika and add fresh parsley.
And that’s how easy it is to make beautiful, easy, healthy hummus that’s fresher and tastier than store-bought!
More Delicious Homemade Hummus Recipes
Here are some absolutely delicious flavor variations of this classic hummus recipe. And if you need more inspiration on what to do with your next can of chickpeas – give these chickpea recipes a try!
- Roasted Beet Hummus
- Green Hummus
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
- Roasted Cauliflower Hummus (low-carb friendly)
- Chocolate Hummus (a sweet dessert hummus)
The BEST Hummus Recipe (in 3 Minutes!)
Ingredients
- 30 oz canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained with liquid reserved (I use two 15oz cans)
- 1/3 cup chickpea liquid, or more, as needed
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
garnish
- olive oil
- paprika
- fresh parsley
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to your Vitamix or high-powered blender and secure the lid. Remove the lid cap and insert the tamper.
- Turn the blender on high for 30 seconds (or more for a creamier texture) and use the tamper to push the hummus into the blades. Add more chickpea liquid (aquafaba), if desired, for a softer hummus.
- Add the hummus to a serving plate and garnish with olive oil, paprika and fresh parsley.
Lisa’s Tips
- The hummus will last for up to a week in the fridge, if kept in a sealed container. You can also freeze the hummus in sealed containers for future use, then just thaw as needed. It’s actually one of the most common foods I meal prep on a regular basis as it’s so easy.
- Don’t forget that you can also make tahini yourself (rather than buying in the store). Just follow my tahini recipe.
- The Vitamix blender I use is the Vitamix Ascent 3500 – and I love it!
- 1 cup of dried chickpeas = 3 cups of soaked and cooked chickpeas = approx 30 ounces canned chickpeas
Nutrition
This post was created in partnership with Vitamix (a brand I’ve loved and used for years). All thoughts and opinions are my own. The original recipe was posted June 2017, but recently updated with new photos and information.
I halved this recipe to blend in vitamix personal blending cup and it came out great. Thank you!
My Family loves this recipe! I make a batch every other week. Have also added roasted red peppers to make a pepper version!!
Will the recipe work if I halve it?
It’s best not to halve this one as your Vitamix needs a certain quantity in it to blend properly.
This is so delicious! After making it for the first time, I vowed never to buy store hummus again. Just made it for the second time and am so so happy!!
Happy to hear you’re loving this homemade hummus!
I eat a lot of hummus and I have to agree with the title – it really is the best hummus ever. Ridiculously easy to make too. I love it!
Very delicious and easy to make! I love it
This recipe was easy and delicious. I made it using my food processor.
Delicious! easy peezy :)
I made this. Loved it. Tried other recipes and came back to yours. It’s the best. Only change I make is to add a little ice to make it extra fluffy. Thx!
I call this recipe Awesome Hummus!
Very easy to make. Once blended I took out 1/2 the Hummus to keep it plain and added fresh basil to the other half. YUM!!! I don’t think I’ll ever buy premade Hummus again.
Looking forward to adding additional flavors next time (cilantro, red pepper..)
Also looking forward to making my own Tahini too.
Thanks Lisa!
I received a Vitamix for Christmas and this was my first hummus recipe to try in it. I actually love homemade hummus but used to boil the chickpeas in baking soda water to soften them up (the whole process took over half an hour). Now I don’t need to boil them with this recipe. It was fast and actually better than my normal one. My whole family loved it. Thank you!! We are so impressed!
Hi There
Can you indicate what the serving size is for the calorie count you provided? Can’t wait to make this!
Thanks
Jan
Hi Jan – the nutritional information will always be per serving :)
Love the recipe, but I too struggle with serving size given measures change in different parts of the world. For others struggling I’ve calculated as follows: Makes 4 cups & 16 serves, therefore each serve is 1/4 US cup or 2oz dry weight (unsure if hummus counts as a solid or a liquid!) This equates to 60g in metric. Hope that helps!
This recipe yields 4 cups and states there are 16 servings, so the serving size would be a quarter of a cup.
The BEST hummus I ever made!!! Thank you Lisa for this delicious recipe!!!!!
Sue
Do you need cooked chick peas or uncooked chickpeas!
You’ll be using the chickpeas in a can, not dry.
This is absolutely delicious! Just wondering if you would know how to flavour this to make lemon & coriander hummus? I’ve tried and failed miserably, cannot get the correct ratio of lemon & coriander
I will definitely keep that in mind for a future recipe Miranda :)
Ooommmggggg!!!! Just made this first time n I’m licking it out of the blender like ice cream! Definitely better than any store bought hummus I’ve purchased in the past! Thank you for you amazing nutritious and delicious recipes…keep em coming
I’m never buying hummus again. So delicious and incredibly easy recipe.
Thank you for the recipes for both the hummus AND the tahini. It’s so good to know that I can make this whole recipe from scratch.
Homemade is the way to go when it comes to hummus!
Delish,, fast and fresh! I served ours on a platter topped with fresh mint and pomegranate seeds & served with fresh veggies and pita
Love the idea of adding fresh mint and pomegranate seeds on top! Sounds festive :)
After all these years of making hummus in my food processor, the Vitamix will now be my goto kitchen appliance for making hummus.
It truly is the best tool for a super creamy consistency.
Hi Lisa!
No lemons in house, can I use limes? If so, how many? Thanks!!
You can, but it would definitely change the flavor.
The best, tastiest and the easiest hummus recipe!
Thanks Lisa
Glad you enjoyed this hummus recipe Mel!
Absolutely the best. Great flavour & consistency, you’re right won’t ever buy store bought again!
Glad you enjoyed this hummus recipe!
Great Hummus! My teenagers devoured it!
I always use my Food Processor but the Vitamix worked so much better. I just wish it was easier to get it out from under the blades hate to wastes any of it ;)
Amazing! The Vitamix really does work wonders when it comes to making hummuses.
Go to QVC and order the spatula for the vita mix to clean under the blades it works ok for cleaning under the blades
This hummus was amazing!! I have never been a fan of chickpeas, but since iv been doing the daniel fast iv been looking for things to eat and i tried this this evening and i love it! So yum!! Thanks for sharing.
Happy to hear you’ve found a winning hummus recipe Lelani!
Hi, I’m making this for the first time and wondering if the nutrition info is for the whole thing or per serving? Eg os 166 cals per 1/4 cup?
Thanks 😊
The nutritional information for all my recipes is per serving :)
Delicious and perfect!! Thank you!!
Glad you enjoyed this hummus recipe Kara!