Dip N' Spread!

If you are someone like me then you swear by spreads and dips to end your cravings! Not only are they delicious but also filling and can be enjoyed in a number of ways.

If you are someone like me then you swear by spreads and dips to end your cravings! Not only are they delicious but also filling and can be enjoyed in a number of ways. What if I tell you can make these at home and make them taste better than store brought, no kidding!

Today, I am going to share with you 3 such recipes that you can easily make at home.

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PEANUT BUTTER

Yields 3/4 cup of creamy deliciousness.

Ingredients :

100 grams of peanuts

salt

2-3 dates

Instructions :

1. Roast the peanuts on medium heat for a few minutes for added texture.

2.Once cooled, remove the skin of the peanuts and add the to a blender and blend them on high spread for a minute. It will turn into a powder form and start to release oil.

3.Scrape the sides and blend for a few more minutes until it reaches a creamy consistency.

4.Add 2 dates and blend until smooth. You can add more if you want to increase sweetness. Add a pinch of salt and just blend once.

5.This will result into a creamy peanut butter. If you want a crunchy consistency then just add a few roasted peanuts and blend for a few seconds on low speed. I went for the creamy version.

You can enjoy this in a number of ways, for some inspiration I have shown three ways in which you can use this; as a spread on toasts, as a dip for fruits, as a topping on your oatmeal. Or like me you can eat it directly as is! ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!

HUMMUS

yields one bowl of hummus.

Ingredients:

1 cup chickpeas (soaked overnight)

tahini

garlic powder or 2 pods of garlic

1 tsp lemon juice

salt

2 tsp. oil

Instructions:

1. Add the chickpeas to a blender and blend it on high speed.

2. Once it reaches a thin consistency add in tahini ( if you don't have it then blend in 2 tbsp. of lightly roasted sesame seeds till it becomes smooth) , garlic powder/pods, lemon juice and oil. Then blend it again for a few seconds until it becomes slightly thin, not too much.

3. Add in a pinch of salt and just blend once. Hummus tastes best when it's lightly dense in texture.

You can enjoy the classic hummus with pita bread combo, use it as a dip, use it on wraps, or just on it's own.

ALMOND CHOCO SPREAD

Yields one cup of choco awesomeness

Ingredients :

1/2 cup almonds

1.5 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tsp. vanilla extract

3-4 dates

sweetener of choice (optional)

plant based milk (optional)

salt

2 tsp oil

Instructions:

1. Roast the almonds slightly on medium heat and allow them to cool.

2. Then add them to a blender and blend on high speed and blend until it starts releasing oils.

3. Then add in the cocoa powder, vanilla extract, dates, oil. I added coconut sugar for extra sweetness, you can use maple syrup or sugar or any other sweetener and blend till everything is mixed well.

4.If you want to a thinner consistency add in the milk accordingly. Finally add just a pinch of salt and blend it just once.

I am sure I don't have to tell you how to enjoy this! The very best way is to just eat it directly. You can also use it as a topping for pancakes, a dip for fruits especially strawberries, to make desserts, the options are countless.

All of these will last up to a month just make sure to store them in an air tight container in the fridge.

I hope you give these recipes a try and enjoy them as much as I did!