When summer starts to hit, avocados are all I can think about! I not only find myself putting them on anything and everything, but I also start to substitute avocado in for some of the staple ingredients in my favorite recipes. One of my favorite ways to incorporate them into my diet is adding them to hummus!
I know you’ve probably heard that avocados are really high in fat, but it’s important to incorporate the good kind of fat into your diet. This not only satisfies your cravings for other foods and keeps your fuller longer, but by using avocados as a replacement fat, you’re giving your body a multitude of health benefits. For one, avocados are super heart healthy and have been found to increase HDL cholesterol (the good kind) and lower LDL cholesterol (the bad kind). Being rich in omega-3 and folic acids, avocados are said to increase brain function and development.
Avocados are also known to be one of those foods to delay aging being that they’re rich in antioxidants and Vitamin-C. Incorporating avocado into my daily diet and routine gives my skin amazing nutrients and a nice healthy glow.
So try out this delicious hummus recipe and prepare to look and feel your best!
Avocado Hummus
Ingredients
- 2 Avocados
- 1 can Chick Peas 14 oz
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Tahini
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 2 tbsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 tsp Salt & Pepper
- 3-4 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine all ingredients except the olive oil.
- For most food processors, there is an opening in the middle of the lid. After everything has been incorporated, gradually add the olive oil until it’s the consistency you like to eat your hummus.
Serve with your favorite pita chips and some veggies or save for snacking throughout the week!
Love always,
Erica
