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Many of you have been following my weight loss journey for quite some time, but most of you don’t know that I kind of fell off the wagon after my trip to San Antonio in April. Since then, life has been so crazy, I’ve maybe worked out three times, and as for eating smart? I’m totally in denial. It’s sad. Thankfully I haven’t put on too much weight, but I have to stop this now or I’ll be in trouble. I don’t want to go back; it’s time to lose the weight!
Enter Slimfast.
I’m sure most of you are familiar with Slimfast, and I’ve used them from time-to-time in the past, they never do me wrong. They have a new 14 Day Slimdown Program, which boasts that you could lose up to 6 pounds in two weeks, so long as you follow the plan:
1| Swap two meals daily with a Slimfast protein shake or meal bar.
2| Have a third meal totaling 500 calories.
3| Enjoy three 100-calorie snacks or fruit throughout the day.
4| Don’t exceed 1200 calories consumed in a day.
5| Do 30 minutes of moderate exercise daily, and drink lots of water.
I’m really enjoying the new Limited Edition Piña Colada Protein Meal Shake, which does a great job at curbing my hunger while only packing 180 calories in a single bottle. That’s a win for me!
Snacking has always been harder for me to deal with, because I am always dealing with my desire to gorge; it’s a real struggle, a nasty struggle, so when I’m picking my snacks, I like to eat things that are higher in protein and fiber, as well as taste (obviously!), because I’m more likely to be satisfied by a smaller portion. Today I’m sharing a super simple hummus recipe that’s about as basic as can be, that way you can incorporate any flavors you like (roasted peppers, garlic, etc.). It’s roughly 25 calories per tablespoon, so you can have it with a few hummus chips, because I’m super redundant, and still feel like you’re eating a lot. Read the label on the chips you get, because the serving size to calorie ratio can fluctuate greatly!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Remove the skins from the chickpeas by gently pinching them until the skin comes off. Discard the skins and reserve the chickpeas in a medium bowl.
- Place saved chickpeas in a food processor with garlic, olive oil, ¼ cup water, and salt. Process until very smooth, adding the remaining water one tablespoon at a time if the mixture is too sticky to move through the processor. Once the texture begins to smooth out and moves easier in the processor, you can slowly add a little more olive oil to render it creamier.
- Adjust the seasoning as necessary, then serve with hummus chips and enjoy!
Notes
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When it comes to the chickpeas, it’s best to peel them, because the texture of your hummus will be so much smoother, but if you’re a little bit lazy, like me, and don’t get them all peeled, it’s OK. The texture won’t be quite as smooth, but it will still be delicious. The hummus I made for these photos aren’t completely peel-free, so you can see that it’s really not terrible, but I wouldn’t recommend going without peeling at least some of the chickpeas, because your hummus will become too thick and a little tough, if that’s even possible!
Another great snack would be my Salsa Egg Bites; one taste-packed bite comes in at a tiny 90 calories! Yum!
Need to lose those last pounds for summer? Then give Slimfast a try, as well as my hummus, because you’ll be golden in two weeks if you follow the plan! Head on over to Slimfast’s Facebook page and enter to win a $5,000 wardrobe when you take the 14 Days to Slim Challenge Sweepstakes, which is going on from May 12th through May 27th. Who doesn’t want a new wardrobe?! Two grand prize winners will be chosen and each will receive a special Gift Card to facilitate their shopping adventure.
I totally want to win, don’t you?
Let’s lose the weight, look great, and enjoy life while we’re doing it!
Emmymom says
I love hummus- definitely pinning that recipe! Love your little animated pictures, how do you make those?
Karly Gomez says
I have a tutorial on the blog! Check it out here: http://mrsthreeinthree.com/2013/08/how-to-create-animated-gif-in-photoshop.html
Claire says
I am dying to try that Pina Colada flavor!!!
songbirdsandbuttons says
Yumm! That looks absolutely delicious! And you are just the cutest!!
Chelsee says
I have actually never tried hummus but this inspires me to do so! Looks yummy!
Paige T. says
Looks delicious! (Both things!)
Morgan says
This looks super yummy (both the humus and the shake!). I need to finally get back into eating better and taking care of myself so I’ll have to try both of them. 🙂
amber mccain says
I love the GIF! I want to try these now! I wonder if I’d like the Pina Colada flavor! So cool that they’re branching out from just chocolate and vanilla.
Kristine Foley says
I don’t think you can get any cuter! LOVE the Pina Colada flavor of Slimfast and am doing the 2 week challenge right now! Thanks for sharing the recipe! I’ve never tried hummus but have heard it’s so good so can’t wait to try!
Casey @ Beauty 101 says
I’m obsessed with Hummus and can’t wait to make this recipe! I can’t get over how low the calories are!
Autumn Rose Reo says
Love hummus and loved the new pina colada slim fast!
Jamie F says
As always I love your photos! I honestly have never tried slim fast, I hear good things….so maybe I’ll give it a try. Oh and love hummus with some pita chips…my favorite snack!
Ange says
Ohhh I love Slim fast!! I’ll share the hummus recipe with Jim he loves that!!
Chelsea says
I looooove hummus, I want to try making it myself! And I am so into trying this pina colada flavor I’m hearing all about. Yum!
Laura says
I DIE!!! Pina Colada? OMG! Also.. I want some hummus
Carly Anderson says
That pina colada sounds delicious!
MamaMommyMom says
What kind of chips are you eating with your hummus? I was actually thinking about whipping up some hummus this weekend myself. The store bought tastes great but is SO expensive!
Karly Gomez says
I actually use hummus crisps with my hummus, ha ha ha. They are Kashi brand, Tomato, Basil and Feta flavored. So yummy.
Gerri says
Kudos to you! I hadn’t thhugot of that!