Protein Hummus (Serves 2)

Super Food: The fiber content that the avocado superfood contains is what assists in weight loss and more regulated blood sugar levels, thus lowering one’s risk of developing obesity-related chronic conditions.

INGREDIENTS:

•  1 serving Plant Base Mix
•  ¼ cup Low Sodium Chickpeas, cooked
•  ¼ Avocado
•  2 tsp Garlic, minced
•  2 tsp Lemon Juice (increase as needed)
•  1 tsp Lime Juice (increase as needed)
•  2 tsp Olive Oil
•  3 tbsp Nutritional Yeast Seasoning
•  Ground pepper and garlic powder (to taste)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place cooked chickpeas in a food processor until consistency becomes smooth.
2. Add in ½ of the Plant Base Mix packet, ¼ avocado, olive oil, and lemon/lime juice. Turn on food processor. Once smooth, add in 2nd half of packet (adding 2 tbsp of water as needed).
3. Add in additional ingredients into the food processor. Pulse again for 2-3 minutes until smoothed consistency.
4. Enjoy as is or as a side hummus dip!

Nutrition: 200 calories, 10 g fat, 235 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 7 g net carbohydrate, 17 g protein

(45% Fat, 26% Carbohydrate, 34% Protein)

SOURCES:

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/food-features/chia-seeds/

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323245
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/280244#benefits