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Oil Free Hummus

This oil free hummus recipe is incredibly easy to make and so delicious. To be honest, the oil is completely unneeded. I try to use the least amount of oil as possible in any recipe while cooking. Of course, when I found an extremely healthy and delicious recipe for something that usually contains oil and is just as good (if not better!) than a recipe with oil, it’s a game changer.  I used the liquid that the chickpeas soaked in (AKA aquafaba), which makes the hummus light and creamy.

Normally, I will make two pounds of chickpeas using an instant pot. Then I use the chickpeas throughout the rest of the week in different recipes or freeze them for later. The liquid in the pot becomes what is know as aquafaba, a thick, almost gelatin-like substance, which is perfect in making a creamy hummus.

Oil Free Hummus

Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are one of the healthiest legumes you can eat. If you want to learn about about their amazing health benefits click here! There are so many recipes in which we will just add a cup or two of chickpeas. They are incredibly versatile. As a result, they should be apart of everyone’s diet.

Many people who are considering a plant-based diet or who don’t know much about it, always wonder about where you will get protein. It is a common misconception that people who don’t eat animal products lack protein in their diets. In fact, there are many different sources of protein that does not come from animals. For example, these chickpeas are a great source of plant-based protein. They are also packed with tons of different beneficial nutrients.  In addition, they are also a great source of fiber. So, snacking on hummus and other recipes containing chickpeas, will help keep you fuller longer.

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Oil-Free Hummus

Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Plant-Based, Vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Author Alexis

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Chickpeas (with liquid)
  • 1/3 cup Tahini
  • 2 tbs Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Himalayan Pink Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 2 larger cloves Pressed Garlic
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper *more to taste

Instructions

  1. Process chickpeas and liquid on high in a food processor for about one minute.

  2. Add the tahini and lemon juice, process for 30 seconds.

  3. Add in spices and pressed garlic, process for another 30 seconds.

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Peanut Butter Granola Clusters – Oil Free

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peanut butter granola

Nothing is better than a good granola recipe, and this healthy peanut butter granola is delicious. It is oil free, refined sugar free, plant-based / vegan and completely healthy and easy to make. There are so many things that can be done with granola. I absolutely love adding it as a topper to different recipes, but lets be honest, I will more than likely just snack on it by the handful until it’s gone.

peanut butter granola

This recipe in particular in one of my favorites. It tastes just like a peanut butter cookie and makes perfectly crunchy clusters. It’s a guilt-free snack that consists of all healthy and nutritious ingredients.

What You Need to Know About Peanut Butter

When using peanut butter, I recommend making sure to use natural, organic peanut butter. I know at first is may seem daunting due to the fact that is separates, but take this as a good sign of no emulsifiers or unnecessary ingredients. You want peanut butter that separates!

Peanut Butter

Before purchasing peanut butter, ALWAYS read the ingredients. The key is to find one with the ingredients ‘peanuts’ and ‘salt’… that’s it! Keep in mind that a lot of peanut butter brands use an ingredient called mono and diglycerides. This ingredient is used as an emulsifier, which helps keep the peanut butter from separating. However, it contains small amounts of trans fat, one of the most harmful ingredients to ones health.

At this point you may be reading the nutrition facts of your peanut butter thinking, “Well this peanut butter’s nutrition facts says it contains 0 grams of trans fats but it has mono- and diglycerides as an ingredient.” This is because although the FDA banned trans fat, this does not include emulsifiers like that of mono- and diglycerides. Therefore, it is not required for the company to label it in the nutrition facts. Sneaky, huh?

In addition, beware of peanut butters that are labeled as natural as they can still contain added oils, such as palm oil which should be avoided as much as possible, as well as sugar.

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Healthy Peanut Butter Granola

Healthy peanut butter granola clusters that tastes just like peanut butter cookies! This easy, naturally vegan recipe has no added oils or refined sugars.

Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Plant-Based, Vegan
Keyword Healthy Granola, Oil Free Granola, Peanut Butter Granola
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 cups of granola
Author Alexis

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups Old Fashion Oats
  • 1/2 cups Natural Peanut Butter
  • 1/3 cups Maple Syrup
  • 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Ceylon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Dry Roasted Peanuts * Optional *

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. In a small bowl, mix together the peanut butter and maple syrup. Heat mixture in microwave until melted and smooth, (15-25 seconds).

  3. In a larger bowl, combine the oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. If using peanuts, chop and add to mixture. Set aside.

  4. Take the peanut butter and maple syrup mixture and add in the vanilla extract.

  5. Add wet ingredients to the oat mixture and stir to combine, making sure all of the oats are coated and forming clusters.

  6. Spread onto baking sheet and bake for 15-25 minutes or until golden.

  7. Remove from oven. Let cool completely before handling.

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