This bagel hummus is truly everything BUT the bagel. It has cream cheese, garlic, onion, sesame seeds, poppyseeds, and more! This healthy snack is backed with flavor and fun!
WHAT’S NEW?
Alright, I’m ready for spring. I try not to complain too much about winters living in Michigan (because alas, they come every year), but the first 4 weeks of nursing school have been a combination of sickness, snow days, and sCo much stress to balance it all. I’m also ready for the 5-month long swim season to wrap up. We’ve got league championships and regionals (proud mama!) to get through and then that’ll be a wrap on swim for a few months. Shea comes home from swim team RAVENOUS close to 8pm and last night, a giant pot of chili got left on the counter all night. FIrstly, it was SUCH good chili. Secondly, aside from the waste, that was dinner for later this week and at least a few lunches for the week. I could’ve cried when I found it laying out this morning!.
My kids LOVE chili. You know what they don’t love, though? Hummus. I don’t understand it! Who doesn’t love a creamy hummus with a toasted bagel chip or sliced veggies? This would make an ideal after school snack! This bagel hummus recipe did earn better feedback than store-bought hummus, but they still aren’t fans of hummus. You know what, though? More for me! And I don’t have to worry about either of them leaving it out on the counter overnight 😉
ROLL CALL FOR THIS RECIPE
- Healthy Snack: Keep a batch of this hummus on hand to serve with fresh veggies or your favorite crunchy dip vechile!
- Bold, Savory Flavors: Thanks for several seasonings, including the famous Trader Joe Everything but the Bagel seasoning blend, this homemade hummus offers big, delicious flavor.
- Satiating: With a punch of protein and fiber, anyone can appreciate the staying power of hummus.
KEY INGREDIENTS AND SUBSTITUTIONS
- Garbanzo Beans: These are also called chickpeas. Drain and rinse canned garbanzo beans for a quick and easy prep. You can use cooked dried beans, about 1 3/4 cups in total.
- Cream Cheese: Mascarpone or plain Greek yogurt can be used in a pinch, as can additional tahini or olive oil. However, this ingredient truly gives the bagel flavor.
- Tahini: This ingredient is simply pureed sesame seeds. Feel free to sub in soy butter or sun butter.
- Olive Oil: Using a high-quality extra virgin olive oil offers full, rich flavor and is an excellent choice for its antioxidants and monounsaturated fat content. Avocado oil will work well, too.
- Seasoned Salt: Feel free to sub in salt or a salt substitute here with a bit of additional onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Garlic Powder: You can sub in 1 garlic clove of fresh garlic that has been minced or 1 teaspoon of dried minced garlic.
- Everything but the Bagel Seasoning: A bagel blend of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, flaky sea salt, and garlic can be swapped in for this unique seasoning. Of note, many stores now sell this gem of a seasoning, not just TJ’s.
VARIATIONS, STORAGE, and TIPS
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge
- Tweak the seasonings to your liking, including other additions such as a squeeze of lemon juice
- I love to keep a can of chickpeas on hand to whip up hummus as an easy way to meal prep. Consider storing leftover hummus in separate containers as a great way to make clean eating on-the-go all the easier!
- Spread this hummus on toast just as you would avocado for avocado toast.
FAQ
Can you taste the cream cheese in this recipe?
Yes! What’s a bagel without cream cheese? Silly, if you ask me! The combination of the bagel seasoning and cream cheese is what truly makes this hummus the perfect texture AND delicious!
What do you recommend serving with this hummus?
Fresh vegetables, bagel chips, pita chips, and pretzels are all great options Consider also using this hummus on charcuterie boards or spread on a sandwich in place of mayonnaise or cheese. After spreading in a shallow bowl for serving, you can consider topping with caramelized onions or kalamata olives for a fancy touch!
Can I use a blender in place of a food processor?
You can, however it can be a bit tricky to get an extra smooth hummus due to how difficult it can be to dislodge any bits of bean from down by the blades. If using a blender, consider adding a bit of additional olive oil or a little bit of water to thin the hummus ever so slightly.
NUTRITIONAL MERITS
- Vegetarian and gluten-free
- Contains nearly 2.5 grams of fiber per serving
- Rich in heart-healthy, unsaturated fat
- A good source of iron, magnesium, and vitamin B6
Bagel Hummus
This bagel hummus is truly everything BUT the bagel. It has cream cheese, garlic, onion, sesame seeds, poppyseeds, and more! This healthy snack is backed with flavor and fun!
Ingredients
- 1 can garbanzo beans, drained
- 3 Tbsp reduced fat cream cheese
- 2 Tbsp tahini
- 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided (2 in 1 on top)
- 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Everything but the Bagel seasoning
Instructions
- In a mini food processor or food prep, combine the beans, cream cheese, tahini, 2 tablespoons olive oil, seasoned salt, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Pulse until smooth and well-combined, scraping down the sides of the food processor bowl, as needed.
- Spread hummus into a low bowl and drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with Everything but the Bagel seasoning. Serve immediately or refigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 7 Serving Size: 1/4 cup preparedAmount Per Serving: Calories: 157Total Fat: 10.7gSaturated Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 210mgCarbohydrates: 11.3gFiber: 2.4gSugar: 1.0gProtein: 4.3g
Looking for more health-forward, fun snacks? Voila!
- Popcorn Trail Mix
- Easy Vegan Dark Chocolate Pudding
- Chocolate Avocado Truffles
- Blueberry Lemon Energy Bites
- Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Creamy Radish Dip
- Chocolate Strawberry Banana Smoothie
- Greek Yogurt Chocolate-Strawberry Bark
- Cucumber Spinach Smoothie
Be well,
