Low Calorie Hummus Recipe (30 Calories)

Homemade low calorie Hummus Recipe

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!

Homemade Hummus Recipe

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

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!

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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!

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How to Make Hummus:

  1. Drain the liquid from the can of chickpeas into a bowl or measuring cup.
  2. Add the chickpeas, garlic cloves, lemon juice, tahini, and 1/2 of the chickpea liquid to a blender.
  3. Add in a pinch of salt and pepper and blend until smooth.
  4. 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!

Homemade low calorie Hummus Recipe

Low Calorie Hummus (30 Calories)

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This Homemade Low Calorie Hummus Recipe is made with canned chickpeas (also know as garbanzo beans).
It makes this recipe for hummus easy and fast… and with my best hummus recipe tips, you'll make the most amazing hummus recipes!
Best of all, there is no olive oil in this homemade hummus recipe! It helps cut 100's of calories!! But if you really love the flavor olive oil adds, just drizzle a little over the top before serving.
Special Note: I realize that 1 oz of hummus is not a lot to "snack" on but it is the perfect amount for a smear on a sandwich. You can have 1/2 cup (4oz) for just 120 calories!
5 from 8 votes
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine greek
Servings 18 servings
Calories 30 kcal

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

Serving: 1ozCalories: 30kcalCarbohydrates: 3.8gProtein: 1.4gFat: 1.2gSaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 3mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1.1gSugar: 0.7gCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Dip, hummus
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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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