Pumpkin Spice Hummus Bat Chips (Print Version)

Creamy pumpkin spice hummus paired with crispy bat pita chips. Great for snacking at festive parties.

# Components:

→ Pumpkin Spice Hummus

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 cup canned pumpkin purée (unsweetened)
03 - 1/4 cup tahini
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
07 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
10 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
13 - 2 to 4 tablespoons water, as needed for texture
14 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)

→ Bat Pita Chips

15 - 4 large pita breads
16 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
17 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
18 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
19 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Using a bat-shaped cookie cutter, cut bat shapes from the pita breads and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil, ground cinnamon, smoked paprika, and sea salt. Brush the mixture evenly over both sides of the pita bats using a pastry brush.
04 - Bake pita bats for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until golden and crisp. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
05 - While chips bake, add chickpeas, pumpkin purée, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, cumin, sea salt, and maple syrup (if using) to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
06 - Add water, one tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition until desired consistency is reached.
07 - Taste mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary.
08 - Transfer hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with extra ground cinnamon or pumpkin seeds for garnish, if desired.
09 - Serve hummus with cooled bat pita chips.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy seasonal twist on classic hummus
  • Simple ingredients most people already have
  • Quick enough to prep last-minute for guests
  • Family friendly and vegan
02 -
  • Packed with plant-based protein and fiber
  • Perfect party dip that feels special but is healthy
  • Kids love the shape and the taste
03 -
  • Toast your spices in a dry pan for a minute before blending for deeper flavor
  • Use ice water when blending hummus for extra silkiness
  • Opt for thick pita bread to get more substantial bat chips that hold up to dipping even for party crowds

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