WHAT: Hope Organic Hummus
STATS: Vary slightly by flavor. The Sriracha variety contains 45 calories and 3 fat, 3 carbohydrate, 1 fiber and 1 protein gram per 2-tablespoon serving. We found them at Whole Foods, 501 Bowman Road, Little Rock. More information at hopefoods.com.
THE SKINNY: There is Hope is here for anyone seeking bold flavors -- Hope Organic Hummus (slogan: "Spread good things").
The garbanzo bean spreads come in several vibrant varieties: Sriracha, Jalapeno Cilantro, Red Pepper, Kale Pesto, Spicy Avocado, Thai Coconut Curry and Super Hemp (containing hemp seeds), in addition to Original Recipe.
I've tried Hope's complex Thai Coconut Curry and the super spicy Sriracha and found them to be particularly diet-friendly. Not only do they contain fewer calories than regular hummus (two tablespoons of Sabra Classic hummus has 70 calories), both varieties are so pungent, I only crave a tiny amount -- unlike regular hummus, which I can compulsively consume by the tub.
Hope also sells Superfood Dips (Garlic Lentil, Curry Lentil, Habanero Lentil and Original Lentil) and Chocolate Spreads (Dark Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Coconut), which I Hope to sample soon.
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ActiveStyle on 06/08/2015