HOW TO MAKE HUMMUS AT HOME?

How do you make Hummus at home??

Well, it’s really simple.  You put the ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend away.  But the best news is, after that, you have an amazingly healthy and DELICIOUS spread or dip that is filling and versatile!  And Adults and kids both love it!

The main ingredient in hummus is beans.  If your child will eat beans, they are a great source of nutrition. There are also many benefits to eating beans:

-Fewer meltdowns: A diet high in fiber reduces insulin spikes which helps regulated “moods”

-Prevents Childhood Obesity: Studies show that plant-based diets high in fiber and protein can prevent weight gain and obesity

-Packed With Nutrition Beans are an excellent source of folate, zinc, iron, and magnesium. They’re also high in antioxidant that fights inflammation.

-Boosts Gut Health Studies show eating beans can strengthen the gut microbiome and gut health which is linked to improved immunity

-Combats Constipation If your kid struggles with constipation, try adding beans into his diet.

-Prevents Disease Studies show people who eat beans have a lower risk for heart disease, stroke, type-2 diabetes, and cancer.

So, how can we get them to eat more Beans?

How about making various favored hummus recipes?

WITH LOTS OF VARIATIONS! SO I’VE GATHERED SOME OF THE THE BEST HUMMUS RECIPES TO TRY!

Roasted Carrot Hummus From Food Network. Slightly sweet and oh so nutritious.

Chocolate Hummus From Don’t Waste the Crumbs. This is perfect for the kid that loves chocolate!

Cookie Dough Hummus From Chocolate Covered Katie

What so serve with dessert hummus?

• pita chips.

• crackers.

• vanilla wafers

• Pretzels

• Fruit (strawberries, apple slices, and banana - try frozen banana!

• Dried Fruit

Traditional Hummus From Alton Brown at the Food Network. The best I’ve tasted:)

Avadodo Hummus-ish From Giada and the Food Network

More Healthy DIPS!

• 1. Creamy Artichoke Dip, from Everyday Food. Accessible artichokes, which can be intimidating to young kids but have great flavor. This dip is served room temperature, not hot (like most artichoke dips), so it could go in a lunchbox. Plus, there are anchovies whipped in here!
• 2. Creamy Avocado Yogurt Dip, from Two Peas & Their Pod. Incredibly healthy, with Greek yogurt, avocado, and cilantro.
• 3. Edamame Hummus, from Babble’s Family Kitchen. We make a version of this often; it’s high in protein and tastes so, so good with baby carrots.
• 4. White Bean Dip with Broccoli Trees, from Gourmet. Just a reminder that your dippers don’t have to be chips. And this white bean dip has silken tofu in it to make it extra creamy and filling.
• 5. Broccoli Dip, from Real Simple. The binder in this dip? Cottage cheese! So easy and good for you.