4 Hummus Recipes for Healthy Snacking

The afternoon slump is prime time for making unhealthy snacking decisions. A candy bar here or a bag of chips there may not seem like much but noshing on not-so-good-for-you treats adds up. Instead, satisfy your hunger and fuel up for the rest of your day with more balanced but still-delicious snacks, like hummus, which contains protein as well as important vitamins and minerals. 

Skip the store-bought kind and make delicious hummus at home with your Oster^® Immersion Hand Blender with 3-in-1 Versatility. The easy-to-use blender mixes ingredients smoothly, giving you creamy, flavorful hummus every time. For a fresh and tasty snack that can be enjoyed at work or at home, serve your homemade hummus with sliced vegetables, like zucchini, cucumber, carrots, and peppers; with starches like whole-wheat pita bread, crackers, or pretzels; or with proteins like turkey roll-ups and cheese cubes. 

Here are four hummus recipes to try:

1. Garlic Red Pepper Hummus 

Red bell peppers add a light sweetness to hummus without the calories, while a little extra garlic makes the dip extra delightful.

Ingredients

• 2 large red bell peppers, thickly sliced 
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic 
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 can chickpeas, drained 
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice 
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 1 teaspoon sea salt 

Directions

Blend all ingredients with your Oster Immersion Blender until smooth, and enjoy.

2. Avocado Hummus 

Give your hummus a green makeover with the addition of avocado for a super-creamy and extra-nutritious dip. 

Ingredients

• 2 avocados, peeled  
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic 
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon tahini
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 1 can chickpeas, drained
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 

Directions

Blend all ingredients with your Oster Immersion Blender until smooth, and enjoy.

3. Spicy Jalapeño Hummus

Kick hummus up a notch and bring the heat with the addition of jalapeño peppers, fresh chopped cilantro, lime juice, cumin, and cayenne pepper. 

Ingredients

• 1/2 jalapeño
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro 
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 tablespoons tahini
• 1 can chickpeas, drained 
• 2 teaspoons cumin 
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 

Directions

Blend all ingredients with your Oster Immersion Blender until smooth, and enjoy.

4. Sun-Dried Tomato and Herb Hummus

Naturally sweet sun-dried tomatoes and fragrant herbs infuse this sophisticated hummus with vibrant flavor to make healthy snacking an experience to be savored. 

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes 
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 1 tablespoon dried rosemary 
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme 
• 1 tablespoon dried basil 
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons sea salt 
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon tahini
• 1 can chickpeas, drained

Directions

Blend all ingredients with your Oster Immersion Blender until smooth and enjoy.