Keeping peanut butter and hummus on hand is a great way to make sure you’re able to make a variety of snacks. Both hummus and peanut butter are high protein spreads; hummus uses a base of chickpeas and peanut butter, of course, uses peanuts. Plus, you can find both easily in stores, as well. This makes them perfect to stock up on use during the week.

If you’ve mastered your own recipe for hummus or peanut butter, feel free to use that! Making both of these spreads homemade means that you get to add your own flavorings and make it exactly to your liking. The best part of using peanut butter or hummus is that you can eat them on their own if you’re in a pinch, but add your favorite veggies or fruits to make it a fulfilling and nutritious snack. Think of having your peanut butter with apples, bananas, or celery. For hummus, think of using carrots or chips to dip, or adding hummus in a wrap!

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This week, we’re bringing delicious, fully vegan, and plant-based ways to explore a variety of snacks to make using hummus or peanut butter!

Peanut Butter Snacks

Source: Apple Almond Butter Snack

These snacks are perfect to throw together if you’re in a rush or looking for a quick meal. Peanut butter can be paired with a variety of fruits and some veggies for an even easier snack!

• Peanut Butter Waffle Sandwich by Vicky Coates
• Cocoa Peanut Butter Energy Balls by Amarilis Moldes
• Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars by Katarina Hawk
• Peanut Butter Mocha Smoothie by Allie Penner
• Banana Peanut Butter Maple Oatmeal Muffins by Jenny Marie
• Apple Almond Butter Snack by Zuzana Fajkusova and Nikki Lefler

Hummus Snacks

Source: Made-In-Minutes Veggie Hummus Wrap

Combining hummus and vegetables in wraps or on their own is a great way to make an easy snack. Try out these delicious recipes that use hummus, and feel free to add your own twist on them, too!

• Wild Rice and Hummus Collard Wraps by Zuzana Fajkusova and Nikki Lefler
• Hummus and Tomato Bruschetta by Harriet Porterfield
• Made-In-Minutes Veggie Hummus Wrap by Natalie Martin MS, RD and Lexie Staten MS, RD
• Homemade Flatbread Wraps With White Bean Hummus and Chickpeas by Logan Dunn & Lexus Osman

Making Your Own Hummus

Source: Sprouted Meyer Lemon Basil Hummus

If you’re new to making hummus at home, try out these homemade hummus recipes! You can make a delicious lemon hummus or even add beets or pumpkin to hummus, as well!

• Basil Butter Bean Hummus by Robin Browne
• 10-Minute Protein-Rich Pumpkin Hummus by Serena Poon
• Hot Pink Hummus by Lena Ropp
• Creamy Traditional Lebanese Hummus by Ruth Grindeland
• Sprouted Meyer Lemon Basil Hummus by Stephanie McKinnie

Snacks That Double as Desserts

Source: No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars

These snacks are all on the sweeter side. These make a great midday snack when you’re craving something sweet; these are also pretty easy to make so they’re excellent to make any time of the week!

• No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Coconut Bars by Medha Swaminathan
• No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars by Hannah Sunderani
• Brownie Batter Hummus by Holly Bertone
• Dark Chocolate Cherry Hummus by Gabrielle St. Claire

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