Video: Snack smarter with homemade hummus

Snack smarter with homemade hummus

DIY hummus is quick, cheap, and packed with protein, fiber and other nutrients.

Roasted red pepper hummus

  1. Add 2 cups garbanzo beans
  2. Add 1 cup roasted red bell pepper
  3. Add 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  4. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  5. Add 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  6. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil
  7. Add 3 teaspoons spices — try a combo of cumin, cayenne, onion powder and garlic powder.
  8. Process until smooth

Peanut butter hummus

  1. Add 2 cups garbanzo beans
  2. Add 1 cup water
  3. Add 1/2 cup powdered peanut butter
  4. Add 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
  5. Add 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  6. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  7. Process until smooth
  8. Spread on hearty bread or serve as a dip with apples and celery.

Created by the executive wellness chef and registered dietitians at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program.