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Hummus is a healthy, nutritious and delicious snack. Hummus is made using garbanzo beans (also known as chick peas), which are a great source of protein, and very low in fat. You can easily make your own hummus or you can buy it premade at the grocery store. Pita chips, or fresh pitas warmed and sliced into wedges, are good for dipping into the hummus. You can also use hummus as dip for fresh vegetables. This is a snack that is easily prepared ahead of time, and keeps well in the refrigerator for quite a while, so you can pull it out as an after school snack or any time you need a quick and easy snack.