✨Making hummus from scratch is a whole new level of delicious—you can really taste the difference compared to the store-bought stuff. The freshness and creamy texture are unmatched, and it’s so satisfyingly easy to whip up your own batch at home in just 5 minutes. Plus, if you’re someone who’s always looking to up your protein intake, especially if you’re hitting the gym and trying to build muscle, I’ve got a little trick for you! I experimented with this hummus recipe by adding some unflavored protein powder, and guess what? It didn’t change the taste at all. This is hands down the most delicious hummus I’ve ever made, and you’d never know there’s a protein boost in there. You’ve got to try it to believe it—homemade goodness and extra protein, all in one bowl! 💪🌱 If you want to cook-along with me I made this recipe on IG LIVE.
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Protein-Packed Homemade Hummus Recipe
Yield: About 2 cups (16 oz) of hummus
Servings: Approximately 8 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (or 9 oz slow-cooked chickpeas), drained
1/4 cup (2 oz) tahini
1/4 cup (2 oz) fresh lemon juice
1-2 garlic cloves, minced
1 scoop unflavored pea protein powder (1 oz)
1-2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for serving
1/2 tsp ground cumin
Salt to taste
Paprika and chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
Blend the basics: Add the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, protein powder, cumin, and salt to a food processor. To make my life easier I use this silicone garlic peeler and a lemon juicer.
Add olive oil: While blending, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Blend until you reach a chunky consistency. If it's too thick, you can add a splash more lemon juice or olive oil.
Taste and adjust: Check for seasoning and adjust salt or lemon juice as needed.
Serve: Scoop into a serving dish, drizzle with extra olive oil, and garnish with paprika and parsley if desired.
Tip: Save the liquid from your can of chickpeas to make my Aquafaba Whipped Cream recipe!
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving - 1/4 cup):
Calories: 155
Protein: 12g (thanks to the pea protein boost!)
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fat: 8g
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 1g (natural sugars in chickpeas and tahini)
I’d love to hear what you think—was this the best hummus you’ve ever tasted? Let me know in the comments! And what’s your go-to protein powder to add to recipes? If you made any tweaks or added any fun toppings, I want to know! Did you sprinkle on some pine nuts or maybe roasted chickpeas? I’m all about dressing up my dishes, so share your creations and ideas. I can’t wait to see how you made this hummus your own! 🌱
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