Is it hummus? Nope - there's no Tahini! Is it loaded with stuff I can't eat if I'm eating clean? Absolutely not! Will my friends that don't eat clean like it? We certainly hope so! Is it a great appetizer to bring over to a Labor Day BBQ? Absolutely!!

What are you waiting for? This simple dip takes all of about 5 minutes to make and paired with baked Ezekiel tortilla chips (simply use a pizza slicer to cut into wedges and then place on a baking sheet and bake to a golden crisp), it's the perfect compliment to your holiday weekend festivities.

Simple & Spicy Chickpea Dip

Ingredients:

1 BPA-free can of organic chickpeas drained and drained
1 large clove of garlic
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in a food processor and process for approximately 45-60 seconds.

2. Enjoy!

He & She Tip: If you would like the dip to be less chunky, simply add more olive oil. It will change the fat/calories for the dip.

Serves 8 people.

Clean Eat Recipe :: Baked Cheese Crackers

August 24, 2012SidesWhitney Carlson19 Comments

Think you gave up your favorite cheesy snack when you started eating clean? Think again! These Baked Cheese Crackers taste like a combination of Goldfish and Cheez-It Crackers - you won't be able to put them down!

Baked Cheese Crackers

Ingredients:

1 cup gluten free oat flour
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated (preferably organic)
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 large whole egg (egg white and egg yellow)
1 large egg white
2 Tbsp Walnut Oil
Splash of unsweetened almond milk

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. In a medium to large bowl, combine oat flour, grated cheese, sea salt and baking soda.

3. In a small bowl, combine by whisking together, eggs, walnut oil and almond milk.

4. Combine the two mixtures together in the medium bowl.

5. Using parchment paper to roll the mixture into a 1/8" sheet - you may need to separate this into two batches depending on your pan/oven size. Place one piece of parchment paper down on your counter, the dough and another on top, then use rolling pin to flatten.

6. Slowly peel the top parchment paper layer back once you have reached your desired thickness of the dough. Use a pizza cutter or knife to cut into cracker sizes (1"x1" or 2"x2").

7. Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes per batch. (Note - you may have 1 batch or 2).

Makes approximately 30 2x2" crackers.

Store remainder in refrigerator for several days.

Approximate Metrics per 2 cracker serving: