Is hummus and crackers a healthy snack?

Let's do some quick snack-math: Six Triscuit crackers and two tablespoons of Sabra hummus is a healthy snack that provides fiber, protein and micronutrients, as well as 190 calories. However, if you eat half the box of Triscuits and half the tub of hummus, you'll be consuming a whopping 1,375 calories!

How to snack on avocados?

Slice the meat of each avocado half 3 or 4 times in one direction, turn avocado and slice 3 or 4 more slices perpendicular to the first slices creating 8 to 12 small cubes still attached to the peel. Drizzle lemon juice over each avocado and top with kosher salt. Drizzle hot sauce over each. Eat with a fork or spoon.

Is it okay to eat hummus every day?

While hummus is a very healthy snack option, it should not be consumed in large quantities .

Can I eat a whole avocado as a snack?

But according to experts, you're likely eating too much of the superfood. Unlike other fruits, a recommended serving of an avocado is not the entire thing . Instead, a healthy portion is about one-third of an average-sized avocado, according to Shauna Lindzon, a Toronto-based registered dietitian.

Should you eat avocado on an empty stomach?

It reduces appetite and stimulates hormones (hunger hormones) and food cravings for a longer period. People who ate avocado at breakfast had lower blood sugar and fat levels. Eating avocado on an empty stomach is not recommended because the high-fat content in avocados can cause nausea in some.

How many avocados should you eat in one sitting?

Avocado Nutrition Facts The recommended serving size is smaller than you'd expect: one-third of a medium avocado (50 grams, or 1.7 ounces). One ounce has 50 calories. Avocados are high in fat. But it's monounsaturated fat, which is "good" fat that helps lower bad cholesterol as long as you eat them in moderation.

Is hummus a good snack for weight loss?

In answer to your question, “is hummus good for a diet?” the answer is a resounding, yes! Eat it for a snack with celery, carrots, or peppers, spread it over your whole wheat bread instead of mayo, or top your soups with a dollop. This tasty, healthy dip is good for losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle!

What are the healthiest crackers to eat with hummus?

Whole wheat crackers are a healthier option that pairs well with hummus. They are crunchy, sturdy, and have a slightly nutty flavor that provides a subtle contrast to the hummus.

What can I eat with hummus as a healthy snack?

What To Eat With Hummus: 23 Delicious Ideas Vegetables. A colorful array of vegetables make for fantastic hummus companions, enhancing both taste and texture. ... Pita bread. Soft, pillowy pita bread is the ideal vessel for scooping up creamy hummus. ... Pita chips. ... Pretzels. ... Crackers. ... Falafel. ... Apples. ... Chickpeas. More items... Aug 17, 2023

What is the healthiest cracker to eat?

Look for crackers made from mostly or all seeds —think flax, sunflower, pumpkin, and more. “These supply healthy fats, fiber, and protein,” Keating says. They also tend to be gluten-free. Look for crackers made with whole grains, or grain-free seed-only products like the Top Seedz below.

Mini Avocado & Hummus Quesadilla Recipe {Healthy Snack}

Published: May 14, 2014 · Modified: Jun 21, 2019 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 25 Comments

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This mini quesadilla recipe will make snack time fun (and healthy!) Stuffed with hummus and avocado, they're a breeze to make! Thanks to California Avocados for sponsoring this post and helping me to share this recipe with you.

This mini quesadilla recipe is perfect for after school snacking. Because, really, nothing happens until the afternoon snack is consumed. There is no homework, no room cleaning, no playtime...nothing. This is not by my design, but rather on adamant insistence of my two boys (M and T). If it's not one or two things from 50 Healthy Snacks...100 Calories or Less, then it's popcorn for T and cereal for M. The popcorn, of course, always requires a quality control check by me. It's a mother's duty, after all.

Now that we're in California avocado season (happy dance!), it's high time that we start whipping up some simple snacks using the creamy fruit. M and T would love to dive into half an avocado with nothing but a spoon each and every day, but dear old Mum thought it was time to shake things up a bit. Of course, guacamole or avocado toast are always great options, but this mini quesadilla recipe kept sneaking into my mind.

I first made mini quesadillas (with Brie and pear!) for a co*cktail party, but starting thinking that their bite-sized appeal made them perfect for snacktime.

Since there is always hummus (see more recipes) in our fridge, it only seemed right to spice it up with a little cumin and fresh cilantro, and spread it on the tortilla rounds.

For the rounds, I used a 3 ½-inch round cookie cutter, but the rim of a glass and a sharp knife would work just as well.

Queso fresco is any easy cheese to crumble over the hummus and avocado, but Monterey Jack would work just as well. As long as there's cheese, life is good!

You may need to cook the quesadillas in two batches, depending on the size of your skillet.

Each quesadilla is only 66 calories and rich with healthy fats, which means that you can dig in without guilt.

The kids loved this mini quesadilla recipe for snack time, and now I'm thinking they would be even better when washed down with a Strawberry Tom Collins co*cktail or a Kicked-Up Avocado Margarita. We'll just call that adult snack time.

Other healthy snack ideas:

Cookin' Canuck's
Cookin' Canuck's Asparagus Hummus for Healthy Snacking
Roxana's Home Baking's Healthy Snack Bars
Simple Bites' Apple Chips & Sun Butter Bites
Sugar-Free Mom's Garlic Parmesan Roasted Chickpea Snack

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