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a woman dipping a cucumber in a bowl of high protein hummus swirled with olive oil

Easy Creamy Protein Hummus

Creamy homemade protein hummus is a quick and nutritious snack. Made with just a few simple and healthy ingredients, it's a perfect snack for meal prep or the afternoon munchies. It's well balanced and has a little extra protein content, healthy fats and a great source of carbs.
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Prep Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 6
Author:Andrea

Equipment

  • Blender or Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 1 can garbanzo beans
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoon hemp seeds
  • 1 thsp sesame seeds or tahini
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • salt to taste
  • water to adjust consistency add 1-2 tablespoon water as needed to smooth out consistency

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a high speed blender or food processor and blend till smooth and creamy. Add in water or olive oil to adjust consistency as needed and season with salt to taste.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 10 days in the fridge.

Notes

  • Add in your favorite hot sauce, cayenne pepper or fresh jalapenos to make a spicy hummus!
  • For a red pepper hummus, add in 2-3 strips of jarred red peppers to the blender.
  • For a creamy pesto hummus, add in a handful of fresh basil and sub out the sesame seeds for pine nuts.
  • Add in a small scoop of unflavored protein powder to add in even more protein.

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
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