Red Lentil Hummus

and Carrot Cake

Aug 31, 2025

I’ve been on a hummus kick lately, mostly because it’s a really easy way to snack on protein and get some quick calories while I’m busy.

I've made hummus using chickpeas, cashews, sunflower seeds, white beans, and now red lentils. This red lentil hummus is by far the creamiest hummus I've ever made. Hummus made with cashews, sunflower seeds, and red lentils are lower carb than chickpeas, and all go great with grain-free pita, crackers, bagels, and fresh or roasted veggies.

I made my carrot cake this weekend for an upcoming birthday celebration, so I added a few photos of the baking process to help you along. This is one of my favorite cakes to make as a birthday cake, but it’s also great as a snack cake.

I republished my quinoa granola from the archives, and I’m going to test it to see how it does by shortening the steps to just a straight mix and bake method. Stay tuned.

If you’re a fan of condiments, I’ve created a condiment category with the intention of building on it over the coming weeks and months.

I finally organized all my nuts and seeds into glass jars. I usually bring them home from the market in plastic bags and just leave them that way. No more. And I’m using removable labels so it’s easy to move things around and relabel when needed.