Sunny SunButter Hummus

Savory hummus made creamy with the addition of sunflower seed butter in place of tahini. Serve with fresh cut veggies, crackers, or fruit. 

How was your Fourth of July?

I had high hopes of seeing fireworks overlooking Virginia vineyards, but as luck would have it, it was a rainy and overcast here.

That’s OK, because I still rocked my favorite “starry” tee and watched the Macy’s fireworks show with a glass of Rosé.

Thunderstorms have been a daily occurrence here, a sure sign that summer is in full swing.

This Sunny SunButter Hummus is sure to brighten your summer snacking, rain or shine!

You’re going to love this variation on savory hummus made super creamy with a secret ingredient…sunflower seed butter.

This week we’ve been showing our place for an upcoming move.

If you’ve ever shown your place to sell before, you know the special kind of stress that comes along with it.

Before hurrying out of the house before a scheduled viewing, I go room for room, picking up any traces of the life within its freshly touched white walls.

A worn pair of socks, my yoga mat spread on the floor, a toothbrush resting on the sink.

Going, going, gone.

Aside from the whole living in a museum feel, there’s the whole EATING in a museum thing, which is probably a lot harder taking the whole food blogger gigue thing into consideration.

This Sunny SunButter Hummus has been a life savor to dip into between showings to keep myself fueled with protein, healthy fats, and veggies!

What You Need to Make Sunny SunButter Hummus 

I honestly can’t remember back to a time when hummus wasn’t a staple part of my diet.

Ah, little Lauren didn’t know what she was missing.

It’s my go-to afternoon snack when I’m feeling savory and nothing sweet will do.

Here’s what you need for this one:

• garbanzo beans
• SunButter
• lemon juice
• Himalayan sea salt
• garlic powder
• avocado oil
• fresh parsley

That’s it!

How to Make Sunny SunButter Hummus

This hummus is very easy to make in a blender or food processor. 

Blend the garbanzo beans, SunButter, lemon juice, salt, garlic, and optional avocado oil until smooth.

Transfer to serving bowl and top it with optional fresh parsley or your favorite herb.

Serve with vegetables, crackers, fruit, or whatever your heart desires.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week!

Adding SunButter to Hummus

This hummus is special because it uses sunflower seed butter in place of tahini or excess oil to make a super creamy blend of chickpeas for dipping!

Add an optional spoonful of cold-pressed avocado oil for extra creaminess or omit for an oil-free option.

You’re going to love using smooth and creamy SunButter in this recipe.

A serving of this nut-free “butter” has 7 grams of protein and more vitamins and minerals than nut butter!

It blends surprisingly well with chickpeas with a slight roasted flavor for a fun variation on traditional hummus.

Swaps and Substitutions

I kept the seasoning simple on this recipe so you can whip it up quickly with no fuss.

Fresh lemon adds brightness and garlic adds depth of flavoring.

If you’re into spices, try adding paprika, cumin, or a pinch of cayenne for heat.

Try topping it with fresh minced herbs like parsley or cilantro for a fun flourish!

Enjoy!

How to Serve Sunny SunButter Hummus

This Sunny SunButter Hummus is perfect to prepare in advance to enjoy!

I recommend blending some up on Sunday and using it in rotation all week long.

My favorite way to serve it is as dip for veggies, but it’s also great with crackers, pita bread, chips, or even fruit.

You can also spread it on sandwiches, wraps, bagels, toast, or anything else you deem requires a thick layer of sunflower seed hummus.

The hummus keeps in the fridge for at least 7 days, so share any leftovers with your family, kids, officemates, besties, and better halves to use it up!

So you can make another blender-full for next week.

Enjoy!

More Hummus Recipes

• Spicy Black Bean Hummus

• Date-Sweetened Dark Chocolate Hummus

• Easy Beet Hummus

• The Best Oil-Free Hummus

• Raw Carrot Hummus

• Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Hummus (Oil-Free!)

• 5-Ingredient Pumpkin Hummus

I Want to Hear From You

If you make this Sunny SunButter Hummus recipe, let me know!

Be sure to leave me a comment, rating, and review so I can use your feedback to create more yums.

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XO Lauren

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