Pumpkin Spice Hummus Bat Chips (Printable Version)

Pumpkin-spiced hummus paired with crisp, bat-shaped pita chips for autumn celebrations and parties.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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, for a touch of sweetness)

→ 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. Arrange them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - In a small bowl, combine olive oil, cinnamon, smoked paprika, and sea salt. Brush the mixture evenly over both sides of each pita bat.
04 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crisp. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
05 - While chips bake, place chickpeas, pumpkin purée, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, cumin, sea salt, and maple syrup (if using) into a food processor.
06 - Blend the mixture until completely smooth and creamy, pausing as needed to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
07 - Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition until desired consistency is reached.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Transfer hummus to a serving bowl.
09 - If desired, drizzle with olive oil and top with extra cinnamon or pumpkin seeds. Serve with cooled bat-shaped pita chips.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses mostly pantry staples plus one can of pumpkin for easy prep
  • Ready in under thirty minutes so perfect for spontaneous get-togethers
  • Vegan and vegetarian friendly for a crowd
  • Fun bat-shaped chips bring smiles to any table
  • Delicate blend of cinnamon ginger nutmeg and cloves gives nostalgic warmth
02 -
  • High in fiber and protein thanks to chickpeas
  • Pumpkin adds vitamin A for eye health
  • Makes a beautiful centerpiece for any party platter
03 -
  • Always use good tahini for creamier results I like to stir the tahini until very smooth
  • Toast your spices briefly in a dry pan for deeper aroma if time allows
  • Do not skip the cooling step with chips or they may soften

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