Attention all hummus lovers, we may have some bad news. 

A global shortage of hummus may be on the horizon due to an international chickpea shortage. 

The shortage is also behind a hummus price hike over the past year. 

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Due to global demand, farmers are trying to find a right price to keep producing hummus for the public. 

But don’t panic just yet, here are other chickpea alternatives that you can use instead.

1. Edemame hummus

Edemame is a delicious low-cal snack and now you can make it in hummus form, yum!

2. Roasted beet

Substituting chickpeas with beets might almost be worth it…look at this colour!!!!! 

3. Avocado hummus

Adding avocado to anything makes it better honestly…..

4. Roasted pepper hummus

Roast your peppers for an extra smokey hummus flavour and it’ll be a party in your mouth.

5. Pumpkin Hummus 

Pumpkin might be a halloween prop but this pumpkin hummus is everything but scary. 

Dipping your pita bread into these almost make up for this horrifying news. 

Read: 4 Of The Best Supermarket Hummus In Dubai Rated In Order Of Deliciousness