Description
Say goodbye to store-bought hummus and hello to a creamy, high-protein delight that you can whip up in no time! This Easy High-Protein Hummus features cottage cheese as a key ingredient, making it not only rich and velvety but also packed with protein to keep you satisfied longer. Perfect for post-workout snacks or entertaining guests, this versatile dip can be used with fresh vegetables, spread on wraps, or dolloped onto salads. In just 15 minutes, you can enjoy a nutritious and delicious homemade treat that’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 1/4 cups cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the garbanzo beans by draining, rinsing, and removing the skins for a smoother texture.
- Combine the garbanzo beans with cottage cheese, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and sea salt in a food processor. Add ice cubes last.
- Blend until smooth for about 3-4 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if desired.
- Serve with your favorite dippers or use as a spread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg