This healthy and easy Weight Watchers Yogurt Hummus is one of my favorite dips to serve on game day, game night, movie night, New Year's Eve, or a party. In fact, this is the best hummus I have ever had and it's actually adapted from a Weight Watchers cookbook recipe.
It only takes 10 minutes to throw together this fresh weight watchers hummus, so it's perfect for prepping during busy holiday times. And if you're following the Weight Watchers Program this is a great low WW point hummus dip.
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🥘 Ingredient Notes
Making hummus without tahini
Most hummus recipes call for tahini, but this one uses yogurt instead, giving it that welcome tangy flavor boost, making it a richer dip, cutting both the calories and WW points.
This Weight Watchers hummus (no tahini) recipe is loaded with nutritious ingredients!
- Canned chickpeas (aka canned garbanzo beans). I use canned chickpeas because they are convenient and economical.
- Non-fat plain Greek yogurt. You can use regular or Greek yogurt, but I find the Greek yogurt adds a welcome richness and creates a creamy hummus (with additional protein
- Lemon juice. I use fresh lemon juice, as it gives this hummus a burst of tangy freshness!
- Olive oil. I use extra virgin olive oil. A little drizzle of olive oil adds flavor but keeps the WW points low.
- Cilantro. I use fresh cilantro, but if you don't have any fresh, you can use dried cilantro. I dehydrate all my herbs in the air fryer in the fall so I can use them all winter. This is the next best thing to fresh. Learn how to dehydrate herbs in the air fryer.
- Crushed red pepper flakes. Crushed red pepper spice it perfectly and give it a little kick!
*Please see recipe card for full list of ingredients and quantities
🔪 How to Make Yogurt Hummus
- Drain chickpeas, reserving ¼ cup liquid. In food processor, add drained chickpeas all ingredients and process until smooth.
- Add reserved liquid from chickpeas as needed, until you achieve the desired texture.
Garnish: Add additional cilantro and sprinkle a little crushed red pepper to garnish and serve with veggies, warm pita bread, or pretzels
Recipe Tips
- Use Warm Chickpeas for a Smoother Texture. Warming the canned chickpeas before blending (microwaving for 30 seconds or briefly simmering in water) helps break them down more easily, resulting in a silkier hummus.
- Adjust the Thickness to Your Preference. If your hummus is too thick, slowly add the reserved chickpea liquid, a teaspoon at a time, until you achieve your desired consistency.
- Let It Rest for Better Flavor. Hummus tastes best after it sits for at least 30 minutes in the fridge. This allows the flavors to meld, making it even more delicious.
👪 Serving Size
This weight watchers hummus recipe makes 6 servings (⅓ cup each). However, you can half (for one person), double, or triple the recipe (if you're making it for a big group) by clicking on the serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust.
🔢WW Points
This yogurt hummus is 2 points for a ⅓ cup.
🥗 What to serve with hummus?
I love to serve hummus with:
- fresh pita bread (I often use mini pitas, as in the photos)
- fresh vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, snap peas, red peppers, orange, yellow or green bell peppers
- low-fat baked pretzels
- crackers
- light store-bought or homemade pita chips
- low-fat/light tortilla chips
This Weight Watchers appetizer is also an excellent side for a bowl of soup or salad. And it's a great recipe for packing along for lunch or a snack.
🌡️Storage
How long does hummus last?
Refrigerate fresh hummus in an airtight container, but try to use up your hummus within 4 days.
This recipe does not stand up to freezing - it would destroy the texture.
❔Recipe FAQ's
Yes, you can use a high-powered blender or mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher for a chunkier texture. However, a food processor will give you the smoothest consistency.
If your hummus is too thick, you can add a little more reserved chickpea liquid, lemon juice, or even a splash of water or olive oil to reach your desired consistency.
Yes, this hummus is great for meal prep! It stays fresh in the fridge for up to 4 days when stored in an airtight container.
So, if you are looking for a delicious and healthy dip, give this Weight Watchers hummus with yogurt a try! It makes a great appetizer or side dish.
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📋 Yogurt Hummus (Weight Watchers) Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 19 ounce can chickpeas drained *garbanzo beans), reserve 3 tablespoon liquid from chickpeas
- 3-4 cloves garlic (depending on your preference)
- ¼ cup non-fat Greek yogurt (0%)
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice * add more to your preference
- 1 teaspoon extra virigin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt *add more to your preference
- ⅛ teaspoon cumin
- 6-8 sprigs fresh cilantro depending on your preference
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Garnish
- additional cilantro
- additional crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Drain chickpeas, reserving ¼ cup liquid.
- In food processor, add drained chickpeas and all other ingredients, then process until you get a smooth hummus.
- Add reserved liquid from chickpeas as needed, until you achieve the desired texture.
Garnish
- Add additional cilantro and sprinkle a little crushed red pepper to garnish and serve with veggies, pita bread or pretzels.
Notes
- Use Warm Chickpeas for a Smoother Texture. Warming the canned chickpeas before blending (microwaving for 30 seconds or briefly simmering in water) helps break them down more easily, resulting in a silkier hummus.
- Adjust the Thickness to Your Preference. If your hummus is too thick, slowly add the reserved chickpea liquid, a teaspoon at a time, until you achieve your desired consistency.
- Let It Rest for Better Flavor. Hummus tastes best after it sits for at least 30 minutes in the fridge. This allows the flavors to meld, making it even more delicious.
Cindy L Brumbaugh
Absolutely delicious. Made it exactly as listed...oh my- so fresh !!!! Thank you! So easy to make and had everything on hand!
Terri Gilson
I'm glad you loved it, Cindy!
Kitchen
This looks tasty. Time to make this!
Terri Gilson
Thanks-hope you enjoy it!
Tisha
Love hummus!! Will have to try this recipe!!!!
Terri Gilson
thanks, Tisha! Hope you enjoy it!
Alexandria
Hello there from the UK.
I made this for lunch but added more of the chickpea water because I wanted more of a sauce ti have with courgette noodles. It was lovely!! I have never really been a fan oh hummus but this converted me. I actually cannot believe how large a 25 calorie serving was!!
Many thanks.
Terri Gilson
Hi Alexandria! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment 🙂 I'm really glad you liked it and are now a hummus convert! Take care and I hope you stop by again soon.
Terri
The Cooking spoon
I love the sound of this with the yogurt, so yummy .
Food Meanderings
Hi: Thanks- yes, the yogurt gives it a nice flavour- different from tahini
The Cooking spoon
I love the sound of this with the yogurt, so yummy .
Food Meanderings
Hi: Thanks- yes, the yogurt gives it a nice flavour- different from tahini