[RECIPE] Beet and Creatine Hummus

Fuel your training session with a vibrant, nutrient-dense twist on a classic dip and spread with this Beet and Creatine Hummus recipe.

Earthy roasted beets bring natural nitrates to support blood flow and stamina, while creatine monohydrate seamlessly blends in for a muscle-boosting prep.

Ingredients

• 1 medium beet, roasted, peeled, and chopped (or pre-cooked beet)
• 1 can (400g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 3 tbsp tahini
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus extra for serving)
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 1 serving Biogen Creatine Monohydrate
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)
• 2–4 tbsp ice-cold water (as needed for smoothness)

Biogen Creatine Monohydrate is a globally renowned sports nutrition supplement with a proven ability to boost strength, power, and lean body mass. Pure, unflavoured creatine monohydrate is a daily staple for gym-goers, athletes and anyone supplementing for strength, recovery or cognitive support. It mixes cleanly into water, juice, pre-workout, post-workout shakes or recipes without affecting colour or flavour.

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C. Wrap the whole beet tightly in aluminium foil and roast for 45–50 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork.
2. Allow to cool, peel the skin using a paper towel, and cut into chunks.
3. In a food processor, combine the tahini and lemon juice. Process for 1 minute until creamy and whipped.
4. Add the roasted beet, garlic clove, olive oil, ground cumin, and sea salt. Pulse until the beet is broken down and incorporated into a bright pink paste.
5. Add the rinsed chickpeas and the creatine monohydrate to the food processor.
6. Process for 2–3 minutes. Drizzle in ice-cold water 1 tablespoon at a time while the processor is running until you achieve a light, creamy texture.
7. Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice if desired.

Author: Pedro van Gaalen

When he’s not writing about sport or health and fitness, Pedro is probably out training for his next marathon or ultra-marathon. He’s worked as a fitness professional and as a marketing and comms expert. He now combines his passions in his role as managing editor at Fitness magazine.

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