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Easy Nut-Free Lunchbox Protein Snack Pack with Hummus for Busy Moms

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A simple, wholesome nut-free protein snack pack featuring creamy hummus, fresh veggies, and pita bread, perfect for busy mornings and lunchboxes.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (120 ml) smooth, nut-free hummus (store-bought like Sabra or homemade with sunflower seed butter)
  • ½ medium cucumber, sliced into sticks
  • ½ cup (about 6-8) baby carrots, peeled if needed
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved or whole if small
  • 1 whole wheat pita, cut into triangles (use gluten-free pita for dietary needs)
  • ¼ cup pitted Kalamata or black olives, halved (optional)
  • ½ cup cubed mild cheddar or mozzarella cheese (optional)
  • A few sprigs of parsley or dill, chopped
  • Olive oil, a drizzle for the pita if desired

Instructions

  1. Rinse the cucumber and cherry tomatoes thoroughly. Slice the cucumber into sticks about 3 inches long and ¼ inch thick. Halve the cherry tomatoes if large. Peel baby carrots if needed.
  2. Warm the pita bread lightly in a toaster oven or skillet for 1-2 minutes if you like it toasty. Cut into roughly 8 triangles. Drizzle with a tiny bit of olive oil if desired. Let cool before packing to avoid sogginess.
  3. If using store-bought hummus, give it a quick stir. For homemade hummus, blend cooked chickpeas (1 cup), lemon juice (2 tbsp), garlic (1 small clove), sunflower seed butter (2 tbsp), olive oil (2 tbsp), and salt to taste until smooth.
  4. In your chosen container, place the hummus in a small dip cup or section. Arrange cucumber sticks, baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, pita triangles, olives (if using), and cheese cubes neatly around the hummus. Garnish with chopped parsley or dill.
  5. Seal the container and store in the fridge until ready to go. These packs keep well for up to 3 days. Add pita just before serving if possible to prevent sogginess.

Notes

Keep vegetables dry to prevent sogginess. Toast pita just before packing or serving for best texture. Use sunflower seed butter in homemade hummus for nut-free option. Store assembled snack packs in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add pita just before eating if possible.

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