Homemade Hummas

(photo credit: Exclusively Foods)

Hummus is such a yummy healthy food.  I like to eat it with warm pita bread.  It’s a great snack, but sometimes I even replace it as a meal!

Ingredients

• 2 cans chickpeas, drained
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 lemon squeezed or 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Blend in a blender or food processor until pureed and smooth.
2. If it is too thick add more oil and/or water.

Whole Wheat Pancakes

Our family loves pancakes!  What better way than to make them a little more nutritious!  You can always add a few extras such as chocolate chips or blueberries.  We have a few blueberry bushes and I can’t wait to add them to the recipes this year!

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons turbinado or sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups buttermilk or milk
• 1/4 cup oil or melted butter
• 3 cups whole wheat flour

Directions

1. Combine all the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder baking soda and sugar in a bowl. Mix the eggs, milk and oil/butter in a separate bowl.
2. Add egg mixture to flour mixture and stir until just mixed.
3. Cook on a greased non-stick or cast iron pan or griddle.