I’m not much into New Year resolutions. Never really have been.

That’s not to say I’m looking down on others when they have resolutions. Not in the slightest sense.

I guess it’s just my experience and knowing myself that I have to be ready to set a goal for me to actually achieve it.

I’ve also learned {since being with the hubster and his insistent need of sweets} that I’m not the type to call it quits on a particular food group, if we’re speaking of eating or health-related resolutions. I’m more of the girl who lives by moderation. I try to eat nothing but healthy foods 95% of the time, but I do have a sweet tooth myself. So it’s not all the hubs’ fault, I guess.

Whether you’re a New Year Resolution type of person or not, we all need a plethora of options when it comes to healthy snacks. Today I have quite the recipe for you! It’s delicious, crunchy, carb-mindful, fast, & easy!

 

These cucumber hummus bites are a perfect nod to Greek flavors with the combination of hummus, black olives, roasted red peppers, and/or sun dried tomatoes.

I just love the little antipasto, hummus platters that you can get as appetizers but the carb-y pita bread doesn’t always suit my needs. The cucumber serves as a perfect lower carb & calorie medium for the hummus and accompaniments.

These are perfect for a weekday snack (albeit messy) or to serve at an upcoming football party! I can’t think about football right now {let alone Mardi Gras} as I’m still getting over the holidays being over. I know, I know. I just love them so much! Plus I miss vacation. I mean, who doesn’t?

Here they are, my Greek-inspired Cucumber Hummus Bites.

Greek Cucumber Hummus Bites 

Ingredients:

4 cloves garlic

1 can white beans (cannelini), no salt added

juice of 1 lemon

2 Tbsp liquid from white beans

2 Tbsp Tahini paste

6 dashes Tabasco hot sauce

Directions:

Drain the white beans, reserve some of the liquid.

In a food processor fitted with a steel blade, process the garlic until minced. Add the remaining ingredients and process until coarsely or smoothly pureed depending on your preference.

My hummus is lower in fat that a store bought variety since I’m using less tahini paste {ground sesame seeds}, but the lemon juice provides enough liquid to keep it the creaminess.

You can really use any beans you’d like– I just really like the creamy texture of the white beans. Garbanzo beans is a classic with a bit higher carb content, but black beans would be fun too!

Enjoy these perfect little bites any time of year!

Happy January!

xo,

Becca