I am always looking for a way to get the most out of my time spent in meal prep. If I can prep one item and meet two needs, it is a real time saver!

I came up with the idea for this recipe in an effort to give my hummus an extra “boost” of protein. That way, I could avoid having to prep an additional protein source for my meal. While I don’t meticulously track calories, I keep a fairly good account of my intake with the LoseIt! application. This has really helped me to make sure I am meeting my macros for gaining lean muscle (one of my main fitness goals).

You can use your favorite hummus for this recipe. I usually make my own, but was running short on time and used pre-made.

I love that the addition of the egg whites and cottage cheese resulted in a less dense and almost whipped-style final product!

PUMPED-UP HUMMUS

Ingredients:

8oz hummus (plain or flavored)

230g liquid egg whites

150g Fat Free Cottage Cheese

Optional (add if using plain):

1/4 tsp smoked paprika

pinch garlic salt

Directions:

1/ Cook the egg whites in a frying pan sprayed with cooking spray until set (like you would make an omelette, but just flip and cook through without stuffing and folding).

2/ Allow to cool for a few minutes after cooking.

3/ Place the cooked egg whites and all remaining ingredients in a blender or food processor and run until smooth.

4/ Serve with raw veggies, rolled up in deli meat, as a spread on wraps/sandwiches, or however else you like to use your hummus!!

Makes 8 servings (a little over 2 oz each)

Nutrition:
90 Calories | 4F | 7C | 8P

Notes:

Nutrition is calculated using plain hummus that was calories per 1oz (2 tablespoons) serving.

You can adjust the ingredients to tweak your preferences.

You can add feta cheese on top or mixed in.

Play with flavor variations using different spices and roasted vegetables blended in as well!

Feeling really experimental? Try this: cook 2 eggs over-easy, then top with some diced tomatoes, this hummus, a couple crumbled sausage links (turkey/chicken/veggie sausage of preference) and a TBSP or two of nutritional yeast! I know it sounds odd, but if you are a fan of runny yolks, it is pheNOMenal!!

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Reader Question:

What is your favorite hummus flavor?

| Kaci