This plant-based Gluten-Free Vegan Smoky Chipotle Pumpkin Hummus is an easy and healthy recipe that's made with clean, real food ingredients and is ready to enjoy in about 5 minutes! The spicy smoky hummus pairs perfectly with grain-free chips and is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo-friendly, and Medical Medium® compliant.
Give plain hummus the flavors of Fall with my Gluten-Free Vegan Smoky Chipotle Pumpkin Hummus! It's super easy to make and perfect when you have leftover pumpkin puree.
Here's Why This Recipe Works
My top 3 favorite reasons:
- It's A Perfect Way To Use Leftover Pumpkin Puree
- The Recipe Takes About 5 Minutes To Make
- Made With Easy, Accessible Ingredients
Leftover Pumpkin Puree
Making a recipe using leftover pumpkin puree has never been easier.
For example, if you remember from one of my last pumpkin recipes, I mentioned that I never use the entire can of pumpkin at a time.
I had just finished up the recipe for my Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Blender Pancakes when my youngest son asked me to make hummus for a snack.
Since I had over a half can of pumpkin leftover, I decided to make this quick + easy recipe.
Takes 5 Minutes to Make
As you'll see in the step-by-step instructions below, this recipe can be made in about 5 minutes.
Add all the ingredients to a food processor, process it and it's ready to enjoy!
Easy + Accessible Ingredients
You can make this recipe with only 9 clean, real food ingredients.
In addition, my quick and easy hummus recipe is plant-based, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, no-cook, paleo-friendly, and Medical Medium® compliant.

How To Make This Recipe: Step-by-Step Instructions
Here is how to make this recipe and I'll show you with step-by-step instructions below.
Step 1: Gather and Measure The Ingredients
Firstly, gather and measure all the ingredients needed for the recipe.

Next, prep the ingredients before adding them to the food processor:
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas
- Peel the garlic
- Squeeze the lime juice
Step 2: Add all Ingredients to a Food Processor + Process
Secondly, add all the ingredients to a food processor and process until everything is well blended.
Step 3: Taste and Adjust Seasonings
Thirdly, taste the hummus and adjust the seasonings to your preference.
You may need to add 1-2 tablespoons of filtered/purified water depending on the consistency you prefer.
For example, I like my hummus on the thick side, so I only added (2) tablespoons of filtered/purified water.
How To Store The Hummus
Lastly, store any leftover hummus in an air-tight BPA-free container in the refrigerator.

Karielyn's Expert Tip + Ingredient Substitutions
Here are some of my expert tips to make this recipe perfectly:
Pumpkin Puree. Make sure you use 100% pumpkin "puree" and not pumpkin "pie filling". In addition, try to buy the pumpkin puree in a BPA-free can if possible.
Avocado Oil. Can be substituted with organic extra-virgin olive oil in the same amount.
Smoked Paprika. If you don't have "smoked" paprika, regular paprika is fine to use. Just keep in mind the recipe won't have a "smoky" flavor to it.
Chipotle. This is what gives the recipe a "spicy" flavor. If you don't like spicy foods or will be serving this to children, you can reduce or omit the chipotle.
Lime Juice. The fresh-squeezed lime juice will give you the best flavor and most nutrients since it hasn't been pasteurized. However, you can use organic store-bought as a substitute.
Himalayan Pink Salt. This is my salt of preference, however, it can always be substituted with sea salt.



Gluten-Free Vegan Smoky Chipotle Pumpkin Hummus
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 can organic chickpeas (15-ounce can, drained)
- 1 cup organic pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons 100% pure avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons organic tahini
- 2 tablespoons organic lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 cloves organic garlic
- 1 teaspoon organic ground chipotle powder
- 1 teaspoon organic smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
Optional: If Needed
- 2-4 tablespoons water (filtered/purified)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a food processor and process until smooth and well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasonings to your preference.
- Store in an air-tight BPA-free container in the refrigerator.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Information
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