Hummus is a great snack but store bought brands are really low in protein, throwing off the balance with fats & carbs. Most have only 1 gram of protein and if you are lucky, you may find some with 2 grams and some more local brands may have as much as 3 grams.

I’ve found a solution!

Make your own high protein hummus with greek yogurt. It adds protein without extra fat or calories you don’t want or need.

High Protein Hummus

Serving size: 2-3 Tbls
Protein: 3 grams (or a little more)
Calories: 50 calories

Ingredients:

One 15 oz. can of chickpeas/garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

1/2 c. plain, non-fat Greek yogurt

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1/2 tsp. sea salt

juice from 1/2 of one medium-sized lemon,

Directions:

Throw everything in a food processor except for the yogurt.

Blend on high until chickpeas are pureed – then add the yogurt a little at a time. Depending on the consistency you desire, you may find you need less yogurt.

Personalize to your taste. Add more garlic, roasted red peppers, cumin, paprika, chili oil.  Anything you like goes.  If you think it’ll taste good, give it a try and you’ll probably be right.

Best served with carrots, jicama, celery or cucumber. For a special treat, serve with a healthy, low salt pita chips.

Enjoy!

 

Do you need more snack ideas? See 10 Healthy Snacks Here.

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