01
Tahini
6.71 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Key ingredient, thinner but similar flavor
6.7
gluten-free hummus
substitute.
6 gluten-free substitutes for hummus — top pick Tahini at 67% function match.
all substitutes on this page are gluten-free
top substitutes
02
Mayonnaise
6.71 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Creamy spread, very different flavor
6.7
03
Peanut Butter
6.71 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Nutty and thick; thin with lemon juice for hummus-like dip consistency
6.7
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04
Cream Cheese
4.01 cup : 1 cup
Savory spread swap for bagels and wraps
4.0
05
Whipped Butter
3.31 cup : 1 cup
Savory spread alternative; different flavor profile
3.3
06
Avocado
2.51 cup : 1 cup
Spread on toast or use as dip
2.5
pitfalls to avoid
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Tahini: Thinner and oilier; lacks hummus's thick body
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Mayonnaise: Egg-and-oil base; no chickpea or tahini flavor
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Peanut Butter: Strong peanut taste changes the dish entirely
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Cream Cheese: Richer and denser; soften and thin for dipping
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Whipped Butter: Dairy butter flavor, not savory chickpea
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Avocado: Creamy chickpea dip, not sliceable avocado