35 Things to Dip in Hummus

Are you looking for more variety in your kids’ meals or snacks? If so, adding hummus can be the perfect tool to add flavor, and nutrients, and even encourage your kids to eat their veggies. Today, I’m sharing my favorite things to dip in hummus!

What is Hummus?

Hummus is a dip or spread made primarily from mashed chickpeas, blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic. While hummus originated in the Middle East, it’s popularity throughout the United States has grown in recent years and for good reason. Hummus is healthy, flavorful and versatile.

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Serving Hummus to Kids

Hummus is a great tool to encourage kids to eat their veggies. It’s a healthy snack that they will love and it’s really easy to customize hummus to fit your child’s taste. You can add different flavors of tahini or even spices like cumin or curry powder, but many kids will enjoy traditional mild hummus.

All of the ideas below are great for kids and adults alike. Just make sure the food is properly prepared for the age of your child given that toddlers and babies need foods cut or prepped in certain ways to minimize the risk of choking. Steamed veggies dipped in hummus, for example, can be a great option for babies.

What to Dip in Hummus?

There are endless possibilities when it comes to things to dip in hummus. Veggies like carrot sticks and broccoli are common choices, but why not get a little creative? Try dipping some sliced cucumbers or even grated zucchini into hummus. If you’re looking for something a little heartier, try dipping some crackers or pita chips.

Now you can even buy chocolate hummus which opens up even more hummus dipping opportunities.

Ok, here are 35 best things to dip in hummus!

Vegetables to Dip in Hummus:

Dipping vegetables in hummus is a great way to add flavor and fun while also adding protein. Even your kids will find this can add fun and variety to vegetables.

1. Carrots
2. Pepper Sticks – My kids love red, yellow, and orange bell pepper sticks (with or without hummus)
3. Broccoli – Small cut or even steamed for some young babies/toddlers
4. Snap Peas
5. Cucumbers – Thin slices
6. Grape or cherry tomatoes – Sliced lengthwise depending on kids age
7. Zucchini – small slices or sticks
8. Celery – Very thin cut for kids
9. Cauliflower– Small cuts

Best Crackers to Dip in Hummus:

Ok, your cracker preference is probably dependent on your personal taste preferences. For me, if I’m dipping a cracker in hummus I prefer it to be a savory and somewhat hearty cracker.

Here are a few of my favorite crackers to dip in hummus:

10. Triscuits – I typically buy the organic thin crisps, but many of the flavors are delicious depending on the flavor of your hummus.
11. Mary’s Gone Crackers – These crackers are a wholesome choice, but to be totally honest I don’t love the flavor on their own. However, a with delicious hummus to dip them in, I am totally game!
12. Simple Mills Crackers – Again, I love the ingredients of these crackers as well as the taste, and dipping them in some hummus helps round them out even more.

I have a whole article on my favorite healthy crackers for kids if you are looking for more ideas!

Other Savory Snacks to Dip in Hummus (besides crackers)

Besides crackers there are plenty of other savory (similar) snacks to dip in hummus. My personal favorite (taste-wise) is pita chips, though I do find these to be too crunchy for my young kids (age 2 and 4.)

13. Pita chips
14. Pretzels
15. Tortilla Chips
16. Hard-Boiled Eggs
17. Naan Bread
18. Veggie Straws

Sweet Things to Dip in Hummus

You can buy (and make!) so many different varieties of hummus now and some hummus flavors are served more as a dessert or sweet treat. Chocolate hummus is easy to find at most grocery stores, but I’ve also seen vanilla, caramel, and other fun flavors. Or if you want to make your own healthy chocolate hummus with less sugar you could certainly do that as well!

19. Strawberries (my personal favorite!)
20. Apple Slices
21. Pears
22. Banana Slices
23. Granola Bars
24. Kiwi Slices
25. Pineapple Chunks
26. Desserts – For a special treat, you could also dip animal crackers or other small cookies in chocolate or vanilla hummus.

Ways to Eat Hummus with Meals

Hummus isn’t just a dip or to use for snacks. It can be used as a healthy meal component as well! Here are some of my favorite creative ways to incorporate hummus into your meals.

27. Buddha/Power/Bliss Bowl Component– Add hummus into a rice/veggie/meat dinner bowl. It makes a perfect dressing or way to mix/moisten your favorite buddha bowl.
28. Salad Dressing – Top your favorite lettuce salad with hummus instead of dressing!
29. Sandwich – Many people will add it to a sandwich either along with veggies and meat or even simply by itself as a “hummus sandwich!”
30. Chicken – Use as a dip for chicken. This can work well for kids who may be somewhat hesitate about chicken, but even adults enjoy this as well.
31. Kabobs – Dip kabobs in hummus
32. Toast – Hummus toast can be a breakfast or lunch component and is enjoyed by babies, toddlers, and adults!
33. Pita – Ok, hummus in a pita is more traditional, but just in case you didn’t think of it!
34. Fallafel – Fallafel can be a family friendly meal whether stuffed in pitas or eaten plain. Many kids may like to eat it alone and dip in hummus.
35. Cucumber Sandwiches – Simply spread hummus between cucumber slices for small hummus cucumber sandwiches.

Do You Have Favorite Things to Dip in Hummus?

There you have it! These are some of my favorite things to dip in hummus. There are many ways to enjoy hummus and it is a great way to add flavor, protein, and vitamins while being very versatile. What are some of your (and your kids’) favorites? Let me know in the comments below.

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