An ode to chickpeas.

Ok. I have been a little obsessed with chickpeas lately. I think they are delicious. Just listen to this. One serving of chickpeas has 7.6 grams of dietary fiber, 9 grams of protein, as much calcium as yogurt, and they help keep insulin levels steady (if you have heard about the glycemic index). They are low in calories and have only a small bit of polyunsaturated fat. Isn't that great?
If you aren't sure yet, try some of these recipes. They are great for you!
Hummus:

Chocolate Chip Cookies
(You can tell these are healthy, but they do taste good. And if you have to eat a cookie, this is a good option if you're trying to be healthy!)

These recipes came from Deceptively Delicious by Jessica Seinfeld. I have blogged about this before. She hides veggies and other healthy things in her recipes. I made one of her chicken recipes with butternut squash, pineapple, coconut, and flax seed for dinner the other night and it was delicious! Savanna ate three big pieces of chicken. If you want the recipe, let me know and I can send it to you. And if your kids (or spouse) won't eat veggies, then give this a shot. It is amazing what you can hide without changing the taste!