Hot honey is all the rage and who can blame us? It’s the perfect blend of sweet and spicy and a condiment that can be added to so many dishes… like this Hot Honey Hummus.
Gather This
All of these hot honey hummus ingredients are easy to find at your local grocery store. A full list of ingredients with measurements for this recipe is available in the printable recipe card below.
- Chickpeas – Also known as garbanzo beans, these are the base of every hummus — they give it that rich, creamy texture. Be sure to drain and rinse them well to avoid excess liquid. You can buy them canned or soak dried chickpeas.
- Tahini – This sesame seed paste adds a deep, nutty flavor that elevates the hummus. Try my homemade tahini recipe! Instead of making your own hummus, you can also buy plain hummus and just add the cherry peppers and hot honey.
- Hot honey – The star of the show! You can make your own hot honey, or just buy your favorite at the grocery store.
- Olive oil
- Fresh lemon juice
- Water
- Fresh garlic
- Hot cherry peppers
- Flakey sea salt
Favorite Dippers for Hot Honey Hummus
You can dip just about anything you’d like into this hummus recipe! Here are some suggestions of our favorites.
- Pita bread
- Pita chips
- Carrot sticks
- Cucumber slices
- Bell pepper strips
- Cherry tomatoes
- Celery sticks
- Radishes
- Falafel balls
- Snap peas
- Broccoli florets
- Cauliflower florets
- Zucchini or squash rounds
- Crackers
- Tortilla chips
- Bread
- Pretzels
- Sweet potato fries
Hot Honey Hummus
Spice up your snack game with this easy hot honey hummus recipe! Creamy chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon, and a drizzle of sweet and spicy hot honey make the perfect dip. Great for parties, meal prep, or healthy snacking. Ready in minutes—bold, delicious flavor!
Servings:
Equipment
Ingredients
- 15 ounces canned chickpeas , drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup water
- 3 cloves fresh garlic , grated or minced
- 2 tablespoons ground hot cherry peppers (hoagie spread)
- 2-3 tablespoons hot honey
- flakey sea salt , for sprinkling
Instructions
- Place the drained and rinsed 15 ounces canned chickpeas in a large food processor and process until they start to make a paste.
- Add the 3 tablespoons tahini, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, ¼ cup water and minced 3 cloves fresh garlic. Blend until smooth.
- Cover and chill for 1 hour.
- Remove and top with the 2 tablespoons ground hot cherry peppers (hoagie spread). This can be doppled or swirled through. Drizzle with the 2-3 tablespoons hot honey and sprinkle with flakey sea salt, if desired.
- Serve with your favorite dippers like pita chips, crackers and fresh vegetables.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Notes
Hot ground cherry peppers are found in the condiments aisle and sometimes marketed as “hoagie spread”.
Here are our favorite dipping ideas:
- Pita bread (warm or toasted)
- Pita chips
- Carrot sticks
- Cucumber slices
- Bell pepper strips
- Cherry tomatoes
- Celery sticks
- Radishes
- Snap peas
- Broccoli florets
- Cauliflower florets
- Zucchini or squash rounds
- Crackers
- Tortilla chips
- Breadsticks
- Pretzels
- Roasted sweet potato wedges
- Falafel balls
- Grilled or roasted veggies
Nutrition
Calories: 130 kcal, Carbohydrates: 13 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 8 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g, Sodium: 196 mg, Potassium: 112 mg, Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 4 g, Vitamin A: 12 IU, Vitamin C: 1 mg, Calcium: 29 mg, Iron: 1 mg
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Storage and Freezing
How to store?
Keep hot honey hummus handy to dip into for up to a week in the fridge. Just store it in an airtight container.
Can I freeze hot honey hummus?
Yes, you can freeze homemade hummus for up to three months in a freezer-safe container.
More Dippable Snacks
Whether for parties, football Sunday or an after school snack, dips are the way to go! Here are some of my favorites.
