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Smoky Bacon Flavored Hummus

Published: Apr 18, 2018 · Modified: Jan 20, 2024 by Shane Martin · This post may contain affiliate links.

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This Smoky Bacon Flavored Hummus hits all the main tastebud spots and will make you the party favorite. It’s sweet, salty, and savory with a hint of smoke. Low-fat, oil-free, easy to make, and absolutely delicious!

Smoky Bacon Flavored Hummus

So, where did I get the inspiration for this amazing idea?

First of all, I agree with you. It is a pretty amazing idea. Second, and to answer your original question, the idea came from my Smoky Maple Tempeh Bacon. I thought, “If it works for tempeh, it’ll work with chickpeas.” It just seemed to make sense there should be a bacon flavored hummus. 

Why? Because who doesn’t love something smoky, sweet and savory? It’s just that some of us don’t want to get it from a pig’s gut.

Problem solved!

Smoky Bacon Flavored Hummus

And, how easy is it? Super easy! You never have to turn on an oven or stove top. You just throw all the ingredients into a food processor and watch the blade of fortune turn.

Smoky Bacon Flavored Hummus

It’s time you stopped complaining about not being noticed. You can know how it feels to be a BOSS. “How?”, you ask.

The next time you attend a “get together” or work party, show up with this smoky bacon flavored hummus and watch what happens. Don’t be surprised if you get promoted or become the most popular person in the neighborhood.

Greatness doesn’t take years to achieve. It takes about TEN MINUTES with just a few ingredients.

Smoky Bacon Flavored Hummus

By the way, I have other hummus recipes you should check out. There’s my Creamy Smooth Oil-Free Homemade Hummus and my Chocolate Peanut Butter Hummus.

Hey, if you do make this recipe I want to know. So, please leave a comment below with a star rating. And, be sure and share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #shaneandsimple. I want to see your work.

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This Smoky Bacon Flavored Hummus hits all the main tastebud spots and will make you the party favorite. It’s sweet, salty, and savory with a hint of smoke. Low-fat, oil-free, easy to make and absolutely delicious!

  • Author: Shane Martin
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Category: Dips & Spreads
  • Cuisine: Vegan
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 15–ounce can low-sodium or no salt added chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 Tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. tahini
  • 1 Tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
  • 1 tsp. liquid smoke
  • 1 garlic clove – minced or 1 tsp. garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients into a food processor and blend for 30 seconds. Stop and scrape down sides and bottom of the container. Blend for another 30 seconds or until smooth. 
  2. If it’s too thick, add 1 Tbsp. of water at a time until you get desired consistency.
  3. Eat with sliced veggies, crackers, or toasted whole grain bread. Suggested Topping
  4. Shane & Simple Easy Vegan Bacon Bits.

Notes

This Smoky Bacon Flavored Hummus also makes an excellent sandwich spread. Add some lettuce, pickles, and tomato. Yum!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 Tbsp
  • Calories: 79
  • Sugar: 2.8 g
  • Sodium: 107.1 mg
  • Fat: 2.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 11.5 g
  • Fiber: 2.9 g
  • Protein: 3.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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  1. Denette

    January 17, 2025 at 9:26 pm

    Holy cow, this is amazing. I didn’t put any maple syrup in and is super yummy, if others are wondering about that ingredient.

    Reply
  2. Jana Fielder

    January 04, 2024 at 9:26 am

    This is a mouthful of flavor and sooo good! I ate the whole thing yesterday ( with carrots and also slathered on Shane’s cornbread) …and made more today so my husband could have some. Honestly it is just delicious! Thanks for another great recipe, Shane!

    Reply
  3. Emily Marchant

    November 04, 2023 at 7:20 pm

    2nd one of your recipes today (did the easy vegan fudge this morning, yum!! Made a double batch of this one, it makes hubby soooo happy!

    Reply
  4. Andria Hudson

    May 19, 2023 at 1:37 pm

    Oh goodness gracious, this is to die for!!! I will be making this on a regular basis. Not that it will last that long, but, Shane, how long can this be stored in the fridge?

    Reply
  5. Mentor for PPMNY.org -Sarah

    March 21, 2023 at 12:35 pm

    Ok, to be honest I’ve been giving this smoky bacon flavored hummus the side-eye for at least a year. Didn’t sound like something I’d like. Today I needed to make hummus and really wanted something new…so I tried it! It was SO SURPRISINGLY GOOD! Even my husband and son loved it! Keep up the great work Shane!! I recommend your website to everyone I meet in the WFPB community and even to those just dipping a toe in!

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      March 22, 2023 at 11:58 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  6. Kelley

    April 04, 2021 at 7:55 pm

    I can’t choose between this and the chocolate peanut butter hummus as to what is my fav! Love it. I use 1tsp of maple syrup and throw in a few more garlic cloves. Yummmm

    Reply
  7. Gary Hunt

    November 12, 2020 at 8:32 am

    Shane, this is a staple for sure !! Fabulous !!

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      November 12, 2020 at 9:23 pm

      Thank you!!! We love it around here, too:)

      Reply
  8. Beth

    October 13, 2020 at 3:44 pm

    Add me to the list of adoring fans! Had to restrain myself from going face down into the food processor bowl and getting a close shave while gobbling up this delicious hummus!!

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      October 14, 2020 at 12:59 pm

      Don’t worry. I won’t judge:)

      Reply
  9. Lisa

    October 10, 2020 at 12:33 pm

    This is one of our absolute favorites. We make it often and double the recipe. The only thing we do different is add a little water.

    Reply
  10. Emily

    May 31, 2020 at 11:05 pm

    We’re having to buy a much bigger food processor since we’re going to have to double or triple the recipe next time we make this.! My husband thinks this is so good, and that you must be a wizard. High five from Alabama.

    Reply
  11. Jen

    May 30, 2020 at 1:29 pm

    So yummy! I ate it on my baked potato instead of sour cream and bacon bits. Delicious! I didn’t have any liquid smoke, so I omitted it, and used garlic powder because that is what I had on hand. Thanks!

    Reply
  12. Andrea

    November 03, 2019 at 6:02 am

    Delicious 🙂 Having it for breakfast right now

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      November 03, 2019 at 11:35 am

      Awesome!!!

      Reply
  13. Holly

    October 01, 2019 at 6:19 pm

    Just made this and I’m currently having a bacon lettuce tomato sandwich!!!

    Reply
  14. Molly

    September 02, 2019 at 12:21 pm

    Shane,

    Sending you a handful of high fives! This is one of those rare genius recipes that can be made from things on hand with very little effort and tastes amazing. I’m planning to make this one a lot– by popular demand. Many thanks!

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      September 02, 2019 at 1:04 pm

      Wow, thanks, Molly! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. It’s one of our faves too. And, my hand is sore from the high fives:) Blessings.

      Reply
  15. Laura

    July 10, 2019 at 12:11 pm

    This is great for taking on day hikes and other outings.

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      July 10, 2019 at 12:48 pm

      Yes! Great idea. So glad you liked it, Laura and thanks for rating it. Have a great day!

      Reply
  16. Shane Martin

    June 19, 2019 at 8:22 am

    Yum!

    Reply
  17. alex

    April 18, 2019 at 2:03 pm

    hi

    thanks, i added a little aquafaba instead of most and just used 1 tsp, worked a treat, super tasty, my new favourite, going to try the sweet one next 🙂

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      April 18, 2019 at 4:05 pm

      That’s awesome!!! Thanks for sharing your alternative. Love hearing these things.

      Reply
  18. alex

    April 17, 2019 at 7:46 am

    if i skipped the tahini to lower the fat, what would be a good sub? 1 tbs of water?, it sounds awesome !

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      April 17, 2019 at 12:28 pm

      I would just leave it out altogether. I use the tahini to thicken it up and add an earthy flavor. But, it will work without it.

      Reply
  19. Bev Jackson

    April 09, 2019 at 2:42 pm

    Thank for sharing your recipe. My husband loved it. We use it on sandwiches. My niece and her friend also loved it. I just used it in a” spinach salad inspired ” rice paper wrap. In place of bacon. You’re recipe will be used many times, thanks.

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      April 09, 2019 at 7:47 pm

      Bev, that’s awesome! We love it on sandwiches as well. Thanks so much for reaching out! Peace.

      Reply
  20. Donna Hopper

    November 09, 2018 at 3:04 pm

    It was so delicious. I reduced the amount of garlic since my cooking guide chart says 1 clove equals one eighth teaspoon garlic powder. I also reduced the amount of liquid smoke . My friend, who is not vegan or vegetarian, thought it was delicious, too, and wanted the recipe. She thought her meat-loving husband would like it. Thank you so much for posting this great recipe.

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      November 10, 2018 at 8:16 pm

      Donna, that’s awesome! Thanks so much for sharing that:) It makes me smile.

      Reply
  21. Jennifer Dempsey

    October 15, 2018 at 10:09 am

    oh. my. goodness.
    oh. my. goodness!!! SO good!! I mean… SO good! LOL
    my non vegan , hate everything that doesn’t come from a store, grown son…said “wow, you finally made something that doesn’t suck! HAHAHAHAH so this one gets saved for sure!

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      October 16, 2018 at 9:29 pm

      Haha! Jennifers, that’s so great! And, tell your son these are recipes from a former SEC college football player:) Tell him to eat his veggies:) Peace.

      Reply
  22. Sue

    August 11, 2018 at 12:59 pm

    This is the best hummus recipe ever! I am totally addicted!

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      August 11, 2018 at 2:25 pm

      Thank you, Sue! So pumped you enjoyed it. Check out my Chocolate Peanut Butter Hummus and No-Oil Hummus as well. Thanks again! Peace.

      Reply
    • Carol

      July 19, 2019 at 7:54 pm

      This is a fun switch from basic hummus, Shane. I bet you are right that it would be great in a sandwich (or a salad or whatever!)! I think next time, I will try less to no maple syrup. It was a tad too sweet for me. Love it overall tho.

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        July 20, 2019 at 9:22 am

        Sound great, Carol! Way to make it your own.

        Reply
  23. Jenn Ingraham

    June 03, 2018 at 5:08 pm

    This is amazing – our new favorite hummus. My family stood huddled over the bowl of the food processor and ate nearly all of it! Looking forward to trying more of your recipes.

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      June 03, 2018 at 8:32 pm

      Jenn, that is awesome! Sounds like my kids:) So glad you enjoyed it and hope will try more recipes on the site. Thanks for the feedback and sharing. Love hearing things like this. Blessings.

      Reply
  24. Cheryl Gall

    May 14, 2018 at 8:24 am

    This is absolutely delicious!!!

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      May 14, 2018 at 10:13 am

      Thanks, Cheryl! So glad you enjoyed it. May it bring you much happiness:) Peace.

      Reply
  25. Mike

    April 29, 2018 at 9:57 pm

    My new favorite hummus!

    Reply
  26. Tammy

    April 25, 2018 at 8:23 pm

    When you said this was delicious – you weren’t kidding. I am thinking up all the ways I want to eat this besides just spooning it out of the bowl plain. Yum!!! Followed the recipe exactly and used fresh garlic. Going in the keep file for sure.

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      April 25, 2018 at 9:56 pm

      Wow! Thanks, Tammy. So glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  27. Pat

    April 25, 2018 at 7:47 pm

    Super yummy. Used cooked dry chickpeas instead of canned.

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      April 25, 2018 at 9:57 pm

      Awesome! Thanks so much for the response.

      Reply
  28. Mike

    April 18, 2018 at 8:54 pm

    Freaking amazing!

    Reply

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