Hi Everyone,
I have a confession to make! I hate Trader Joe’s! Their, I said it! I do!!!! Why? Because they keep stocking their shelves with pumpkin stuff!!! I have a pumpkin weakness and I must buy pumpkin goodies when I see it! Now I am in love with two of Trader Joe’s newest creations that have hit the shelves this month. Their pumpkin crisps and pumpkin pita crisps. Holy Vagoli, they are both so darn good!! The Pumpkin Cranberry Crisps are savory, crunchy and have a slight pumpkin taste to them. I love them! They are only 80 calories for 10 – 12 pieces. The Pita Crisps with Cranberries & Pumpkin Seeds are salty, sweet and you get a nice kick of pumpkin spice. I love them too!! They are 130 calories for 9 pitas. I have to watch out on them, because I could eat a whole bag!!
So with these wonderful little snacks, I had to create something to dip them in and what better to dip them in than more pumpkin? I don’t ever think there is such a thing as too much pumpkin!! So I made Pumpkin Pie Hummus!
This hummus is so good, that I’m thinking of taking a dollop of whip cream and mixing it in it and then eating it with a spoon. This hummus tastes just like pumpkin pie! It’s sweet, with a pinch of savory from the cinnamon and pumpkin spice. It’s amazing! I think besides dipping crackers in it, you could swirl some in some yogurt. Yum!!
The hummus is a snap to make! I made it in less than 10 minutes. It’s made with pure pumpkin puree, you know the dreamy orange stuff! Then it’s sweetened with pure organic maple syrup, a pinch of vanilla and cinnamon and pumpkin spice. For a little added touch of citrus I added two tablespoons of freshly squeezed orange juice. Oh baby, it is perfect!! Matter in fact I am snacking on it right now and I am in pumpkin heaven!!
Not only is this hummus great for Trader Joe’s goodies, but it would taste great on some regular crackers with a smidge of cream cheese. or how about a pita wrap with some turkey,sliced apples? How about on toast and maybe a smear of peanut butter? I know that one sounds weird but peanut butter and pumpkin taste great together!!! I just finished my Pumpkin Cranberry Crisps. 🙁
- Serves: 2 Cups (16 servings)
- Serving size: 2 tbsp.
- 15 oz can chickapeas/garbanzo beans
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (Not pie filling)
- 2 tsp. pumpkin spice
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 2 tbsp. orange juice
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp. maple syrup
- For the garbanzo beans, drain them and rinse them under cold water. If you want super smooth hummus, you can peel the garbanzo beans. Just pinch them with your fingers, kind of like your going to shoot a marble. The skin comes right off, however it is time consuming.
- Add all of your ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth. If the hummus is too thick to mix, add a pinch more orange juice. If you want your hummus sweeter, add a pinch more maple syrup.
I just gave some to Jenny and she said oh my God, this is good. I walked away with it in my hand and she said wait and she took a few more scoops. That’s pretty good because she doesn’t like hummus. Trust me, you don’t even taste the bean in it at all! This is a fabulous, healthy, guilt-free dip!! With dip and crackers like this, I better start stocking up before everything is off the shelves.
Well my Friends! Time for me to start making dinner, even though I filled up on my dip and that darn TJ’s crisps. Have a great day!
Toodles,
Jennifer
Thanks for the TJ tips, both of those sound wonderful and your hummus is so fun, what a great seasonal treat!
Thank you Chris! I am just loving TJ’s right now and the pumpkin, I just can’t get enough of it!!
I can’t wait to try th is.
Let me know what you think if you do!! It’s so good!!!
Mmmmmmm what a nice quick recipe for guests! PS- I am addicted to Trader Joes this year is especially chock full of pumpkin goodness!
I know I;m addicted too! I can’t wait to see what they have in store today!! Darn that TJ’s!!
This looks so easy and delicious. Honestly planning to make it this weekend!
Let me know what you think! I just love it!!!!!!
I think our TJ’s had a run on pumpkin stuff. There wasn’t any! My name is Katie and I host Fall Into the Holidays, open Saturdays. I would love to have you link up!
Thank you for the invite Katie! No pumpkin at TJ’s! That’s horrible! I am sure they will get the goodies in stock!
So funny…I was just at TJ’s & bought pumpkin cranberry crisps, pumpkin waffles, pumpkin spice rooibos tea, and pumpkin bar baking mix. I think I may have the same TJ’s pumpkin problem 🙂
Oh my! I need to go shopping with you! I didn’t make it to TJ’s today, but I will on Monday! I hope for more pumpkin goodies.
This looks RIGHT up my alley. My only question: I am not a fan of maple syrup. Is this additional sweetness really necessary? My husband doesn’t really go for sweet things, so wondering if could just be omitted…or if a substitute is recommended.
Hi Amy! You can omit the maple syrup, but it does give a nice pie taste to it. Make the hummus without maple syrup and if it doesn’t taste great, add maybe some brown sugar, agave nectar, honey, stevia or granulated sugar. Whatever you prefer for sweetness. I am sure it will taste great with whatever sweetener you use or don’t use.
Thanks Jennifer! Nice to know there are options. Honey is where my mind was originally going. Thank you for all you do with this blog. I really enjoy it.
Your welcome! If you try it out, let me know how it goes. I’m going to make some now, since I got more pita chips! 🙂
I can’t say I like Trader Joes either…but that’s only because we don’t have it here in Canada…as far as I know at least. I like how this pumpkin recipe is outside the box. And healthy too!
One day you’ll have to come to the states to go to a Trader Joe’s! However, I hear a roomer that they maybe coming to Canada.
I have been noticing every time I go there lately I see a new PUMPKIN product! LOL. This pumpkin pie hummus looks delish!
Thank you Kristi! I would love to buy every pumpkin item they have and try them all out, but there are so many! 🙂 Darn that TJ’s!
Our Trader Joe’s always sells out too fast of all the seasonal stuff! It drives me mad! haha This pumpkin pie hummus sounds delicious!
I was just at TJ’s and I wanted a few pumpkin items and they were sold out. 🙁 Your right seasonal things sell out fast! I should know better to stock up!!
Oh my god this was so good! I made it for a Halloween party last night and I swear all of it was DEVOURED within the first half hour (thankfully I saved some of it in the fridge for myself before the party!). Such a delicious and healthy recipe!
Yah! I am so glad it was a hit! I love it and a matter of fact I am making more of it tomorrow! I am so glad you and your friends liked it! 🙂
This is amazing!!!!!!!
Can’t wait to make this to bring to a Friendsgiving! What crackers / bread do you recommend most to pair with the dip?
Hi, I recommend cinnamon pita chips, or a sweet cracker and apples would be great too!