# Nacho Cheese Hummus The 'Chocolate Covered Kate' Blog Has Unveiled a Sipcy Doritos-Flavored Hummus By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-06-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nacho-cheese-hummus References: [chocolatecoveredkatie](http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2015/06/04/nacho-cheese-doritos-hummus/) The nacho cheese hummus recipe from the 'Chocolate Covered Kate' blog combines creamy chickpeas with [Doritos-inspired spices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-twisted-queso) for the ultimate hybrid snack. This cheesy recipe is not only delicious, but also extremely simple for anyone to make. To whip up a serving of this delicious nacho cheese hummus, combine a can of chickpeas with tomato paste, water, oil, cheddar cheese and apple cider vinegar. Then add in a mix of crushed garlic, onion powder, salt and cayenne to achieve the spicy nacho cheese flavor. The recipe can also be adapted for vegans by substituting the cheddar cheese for nutritional yeast or a [vegan cheese variety](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cheezy-cheddar-pops). Once you have combined your ingredients, simply pulse in a high-speed blender until smooth. The result is a [creamy hummus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-dreamy-hummus) that will remind you of the classic cheesy Doritos flavor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hybrid Snacks:** Combining unexpected ingredients to create new and unique snack options for consumers. - **Savory Hummus:** Experimenting with savory and even spicy flavors in traditionally sweet hummus recipes. - **Vegan Alternatives:** Developing plant-based alternatives to traditional cheese and dairy products to cater to vegan and lactose-intolerant consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Exploring new flavor profiles and ingredient combinations to offer unique and exciting snack options for consumers. - **Health and Wellness:** Catering to consumers interested in healthy and plant-based diets with vegan and nutrient-dense snack options. - **Alternative Dairy:** Creating innovative and tasty alternatives to traditional cheese and dairy products to offer more options for vegan and lactose-intolerant consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Authentic Cuisine Hummus Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-real-and-belazu.md) - [Chip-Flavored Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notmayo-doritos.md) - [Meta Chip-Infused Chip Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-dip.md) - [Spicy Onion Hummus Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-chili-onion-hummus.md) - [Spicy Chip-Based Nachos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chorizo-nachos.md) - [Chocolate Cinnamon Hummus Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-cinnamon-hommus.md) - [Nacho-Flavored Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-chocolate-bites.md) - [Chili Crisp Hummus Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-crisp-hummus.md) - [Chip-Inspired Snack Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-dips.md)