Whiteley Creek Homestead

Dick and I joined the Y and have been participating in aquasize classes 3X/week. For a pre-exercise breakfast, we have carbs to provide energy. This morning, I made Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes spread with unsweetened applesauce. For post-exercise, we pack a protein snack to build muscle. Today, I made hummus (with garbanzo beans to supply protein) as a dip for carrots and a smoothie with the addition of a scoop of protein powder. I purchase Sun Warrior Protein Powder that is made from bio-fermented raw sprouted whole grain brown rice protein.

This hummus recipe uses raw unhulled sesame seeds instead of tahini, which is a sesame seed paste typically used to make hummus. 

 
Homemade Hummus

1 cup cooked or canned garbanzo beans, drained (reserve liquid)

¼ cup bean liquid or water

¼ cup raw unhulled sesame seeds

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp Mrs. Dash or other no salt seasoning

1 tsp Bragg Liquid Aminos

1 tsp horseradish (optional)… I didn’t use.

1 small clove garlic, diced

Blend all ingredients in a high powered blender until creamy smooth. (I used my food processor.) Yields 1 cup.