This Homemade Low Calorie Hummus Recipe is extra easy, and just 30 calories!
I made this healthy hummus recipe with canned Chickpeas. Plus I didn’t add add oil to the recipe, saving 100’s of calories and making a super yummy and creamy hummus. I know you’ll love it!
This recipe for hummus is an adaptation from the best hummus recipe in my best selling cookbook Lose Weight By Eating Detox Week. It’s a reader favorite and so low in calories that you can have 1/2 cup (that is a LOT) for just 120 calories!!
Homemade Low Calorie Hummus Recipe
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Ingredients for Healthy Low Calorie Hummus
I made this healthy hummus recipe without any oil, and instead used some of the liquid from the can of chickpeas in its place. The result is a perfectly creamy and delicious hummus that is low calorie and oil free!
Shopping List for Homemade Hummus Recipe:
- Can of chickpeas, or garbanzo beans
- Garlic cloves
- Fresh lemon juice
- Tahini
- Salt and pepper
How to Make Low Calorie Hummus
The most important step to making this hummus, is draining the liquid from the can into a measuring cup or bowl Do not discard it, we will be using it in this recipe!
How to Make Hummus:
- Drain the liquid from the can of chickpeas into a bowl or measuring cup.
- Add the chickpeas, garlic cloves, lemon juice, tahini, and 1/2 of the chickpea liquid to a blender.
- Add in a pinch of salt and pepper and blend until smooth.
- Taste and add in more salt and pepper as needed. If you like a creamier or thinner hummus recipe, add in a little more of the chickpea liquid, 1 tablespoon at a time until you have reached your desired consistency.
Homemade Low Calorie Hummus Recipe
This healthy hummus recipe is quick and easy! It takes just 3 minutes to make and can be used on sandwiches, to dip veggies or pita in. There are so many ways to enjoy hummus!
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Low Calorie Hummus (30 Calories)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce) can of chickpeas, or garbanzo beans
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Drain the liquid from the can of chickpeas into a bowl or measuring cup.
- Add the chickpeas, garlic cloves, lemon juice, tahini, and 1/2 of the chickpea liquid to a blender.
- Add in a pinch of salt and pepper and blend until smooth.
- Taste and add in more salt and pepper as needed. If you like a creamier or thinner hummus recipe, add in a little more of the chickpea liquid, 1 tablespoon at a time until you have reached your desired consistency.
Nutrition
Nutrition and Calories in Hummus
The nutrition is based off 1 oz (1/8 cup) of hummus. This is the perfect amount for smearing on a sandwich!
Of course you can have more, 1/4 cup will be 60 calories, and 1/2 cup will be just 120 calories.
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Article History:
- Originally written and published on September 24, 2020 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on March 15, 2023 by Audrey Johns
- Updated on March 16, 2023 by Audrey Johns
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