This delicious and simple Raw Almond Paleo Hummus Recipe is low-carbohydrate and suitable for those needing to manage blood sugar levels, or those following a keto or paleo style approach to eating. It is also free of chickpeas, which makes it suitable for anyone intolerant to legumes.
I’ve been wanting to share this recipe for Raw Almond Paleo Hummus for a while now. What makes this hummus ‘paleo’ or even ‘keto’ is the omission of chickpeas. In my practice, there are many reasons why clients avoid chickpeas. The most common reason is due to the unfortunate symptoms at the hands of chickpeas of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) which can include bloating, gas and pain. More recently I have been experimenting with lower carbohydrate recipes, both for my work in Diabetes, but also out of interest. I also try to stand by the goal of 50% of my meals being raw (see my post Is A Raw Diet Right For You?). Don’t get me wrong, I am a huge fan of the legume family (see my post 5 Reasons You Should Eat Lentils) but this Raw Almond Paleo Hummus hits the spot for certain dietary needs, and best of all, it is SO tasty.
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