Sweet Almond Butter Hummus
This sweet, surprising hummus combines tryptophan-rich chick- peas with almonds, high in sleep- inducing B vitamins and magnesium. Spread it on apple slices, cinnamon toast, or crackers for the perfect bedtime snack. Makes about 1 pint/serves 4 For more about this recipe: 7 Foods to Fight Insomnia…
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This sweet, surprising hummus combines tryptophan-rich chick- peas with almonds, high in sleep- inducing B vitamins and magnesium. Spread it on apple slices, cinnamon toast, or crackers for the perfect bedtime snack.
Makes about 1 pint/serves 4
For more about this recipe: 7 Foods to Fight Insomnia
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas
- ½ cup almond butter
- 2 Tbs. honey, or more, to taste
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- Almond milk, coconut milk, or milk, as needed, to thin (about 3 Tbs.)
Preparation
Drain chickpeas and rinse well. Transfer to food processor. Add almond butter, honey,
and vanilla.
Process mixture on low until thick and creamy, adding up to 3 Tbs. milk to thin. Transfer to pint jar, and store, refrigerated, for up to one week.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 320
- Carbohydrate Content 30 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 20 g
- Fiber Content 3 g
- Protein Content 11 g
- Saturated Fat Content 2.5 g
- Sodium Content 210 mg
- Sugar Content 11 g