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Biscuits and cookies are popular across all age groups that comprises three basic ingredients: flour, sugar, and fat, which are combined with additional minor ingredients to produce dough. Wheat flour has a high starch level but a low fibre and mineral content, resulting in biscuits with a lower protein and mineral content. Oats (Avena sativa) is a wonderful source of carbohydrate and protein with a favorable amino acid balance. Oats have a significant amount of lipids, particularly unsaturated fatty acids, minerals, vitamins, and phytochemicals. Oats have several health benefits, including hypercholesterolemia and anticancer properties. Chickpea is also a good source of protein, carbohydrate, minerals and vitamins, and dietary fibre and its consumption has been associated with a lower risk of numerous chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, obesity, cancer, and diabetes. Aim-To develop a healthy substitute for regular Maida-based biscuits by utilizing oats flour and chickpea hummus as a core component in the form of biscuits (Humm Biscuits) making i t a healthy snack option. Methods-Oats flour and chickpea hummus dough was prepared along with the addition of sesame seeds, oil, and spices in the mixture. The dough was rolled to give the shape of biscuits and then baked. Once the product was developed it was assessed through sensory evaluation by using a scorecard. Results and Discussion- The biscuits were crispy, had a nice greenish-brown colour and taste was similar to commercial 50-50 biscuits. Conclusion-The product is a good substitute for Regular Maida-based biscuits. Hummus biscuits are nutrient dense and can be consumed by all age groups as a healthy snack option. Along with being good protein and fibre source, it is also gluten-free.