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    Home » Recipes » Dish Type » Dip Recipes

    Yogurt Hummus (Weight Watchers)

    Published: Dec 26, 2016 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Sep 11, 2023 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

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    This Healthy and Easy 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.

    hummus in a black bowl on black plate with veggies and min pitas

    It only takes 10 minutes to throw together this fresh 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. It's 2 WW points.

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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 👪 Serving Size
    • 🔢WW Points
    • 🍽Equipment
    • 🥗 What to serve with hummus?
    • 🌡️Storage
    • ⭐ Reviews
    • 📋 Yogurt Hummus (Weight Watchers) Recipe
    • 📖More Weight Watchers Dips

    🥘 Ingredients

    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 the calories and WW points. 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). It can also be thinned down (if you don't like it as thick) with a bit of reserved liquid from the chickpeas or additional lemon juice. A little drizzle of olive oil adds flavor but keeps the WW points low. Lots of fresh garlic cloves, fresh lemon juice, cumin, and fresh herbs give it a fresh taste, a little salt and the crushed red pepper spice it perfectly and give it a little kick!

    This Weight Watchers hummus (no tahini) recipe is loaded with nutritious ingredients. For this recipe, you'll need:

    • canned chickpeas (aka canned garbanzo beans)
    • fresh garlic
    • non-fat plain Greek yogurt
    • lemon juice (fresh)
    • olive oil (extra virgin)
    • salt
    • cumin
    • cilantro
    • crushed red pepper flakes

    *see recipe card for quantities

    🔪 Instructions

    1. Drain chickpeas, reserving ¼ cup liquid. In food processor, add drained chickpeas all ingredients and process until smooth.
    2. Add reserved liquid from chickpeas as needed, until you achieve the desired texture.
    collage of 2 photos showing how to make yogurt hummus

    Garnish: Add additional cilantro and sprinkle a little crushed red pepper to garnish and serve with veggies, warm pita bread, or pretzels

    👪 Serving Size

    This 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 blue 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.

    🍽Equipment

    You'll need a Cuisinart FP-8GMP1 Elemental 8-Cup Food Processor, Gunmetal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow">food processor (affiliate link) to make this homemade hummus recipe. This Cuisinart is the one I have and I love it!

    🥗 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. 

    mini pita bread being dipped into yogurt hummus dip

    🌡️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.

    hummus in a black bowl on black plate with a mini pita and carrot stuck in the dip surrounded by veggies and mini pitas on the plate

    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. And if you love hummus, you'll want to give my Dark Chocolate Dessert Hummus a try!

    dark chocolate hummus in a white petal bowl (on a white platter with fruit and crackers), with a strawberry being dipped into it

    ⭐ Reviews

    Was this the best hummus you've had? If you said "YES!", please leave a 5 star rating and comment below!

    Here's what others are saying! "Absolutely delicious. Made it exactly as listed...oh my- so fresh !!!! Thank you! So easy to make and had everything on hand!:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    yogurt hummus in a black bowl with mini pita and carrot in dip
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    📋 Yogurt Hummus (Weight Watchers) Recipe

    This 10 minute easy and healthy hummus made with yogurt instead of tahini, as well as being Weight Watchers friendly! Serve it with fresh veggies for the perfect side or snack!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine: American, Canadian, Middle Eastern
    Keyword: healthy, hummus, weight watchers, yogurt
    Special Diet: Vegetarian, Weight Watchers
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 162kcal
    Author: Terri Gilson
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
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    Equipment

    food processor

    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
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    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.
      all hummus ingredients in food processor
    • Add reserved liquid from chickpeas as needed, until you achieve the desired texture.
      ingredients for hummus pureed in blender

    Garnish

    • Add additional cilantro and sprinkle a little crushed red pepper to garnish and serve with veggies, pita bread or pretzels.
      hummus in a black bowl on black plate with veggies and min pitas

    Notes

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    *Please see post contents for recipe information and tips!
    NOTE: Cilantro is sold in bunches of several stems with side branches. If you pull out one stem with all the side branches, then pinch off one of the side branches with 3 or 4 leaves, that's a sprig. If you find the flavor isn't strong enough, add more sprigs until it's at the level you like.
    Nutrition Facts
    📋 Yogurt Hummus (Weight Watchers) Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (0.33333 cup)
    Calories 162 Calories from Fat 27
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 3g5%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Cholesterol 1mg0%
    Sodium 107mg5%
    Potassium 281mg8%
    Carbohydrates 26g9%
    Fiber 7g29%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 9g18%
    Vitamin A 24IU0%
    Vitamin C 3mg4%
    Calcium 58mg6%
    Iron 3mg17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.33333cup | Calories: 162kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 26g (9%) | Protein: 9g (18%) | Fat: 3g (5%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 107mg (5%) | Potassium: 281mg (8%) | Fiber: 7g (29%) | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 3mg (4%) | Calcium: 58mg (6%) | Iron: 3mg (17%)
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    Comments

    1. The Cooking spoon

      January 08, 2017 at 12:58 am

      I love the sound of this with the yogurt, so yummy .

      Reply
      • Food Meanderings

        January 08, 2017 at 5:31 am

        Hi: Thanks- yes, the yogurt gives it a nice flavour- different from tahini

        Reply
    2. The Cooking spoon

      January 08, 2017 at 12:58 am

      I love the sound of this with the yogurt, so yummy .

      Reply
      • Food Meanderings

        January 08, 2017 at 5:31 am

        Hi: Thanks- yes, the yogurt gives it a nice flavour- different from tahini

        Reply
    3. Alexandria

      April 18, 2018 at 7:52 am

      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.

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        April 18, 2018 at 4:29 pm

        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

        Reply
    4. Tisha

      October 25, 2018 at 7:54 pm

      Love hummus!! Will have to try this recipe!!!!

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        October 25, 2018 at 8:44 pm

        thanks, Tisha! Hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    5. Kitchen

      April 04, 2019 at 10:26 pm

      This looks tasty. Time to make this!

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        April 04, 2019 at 10:48 pm

        Thanks-hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    6. Cindy L Brumbaugh

      June 18, 2021 at 3:51 pm

      Absolutely delicious. Made it exactly as listed...oh my- so fresh !!!! Thank you! So easy to make and had everything on hand!

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        June 20, 2021 at 3:35 pm

        I'm glad you loved it, Cindy!

        Reply

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