Kids Lunchbox Hummus Hack

Our daughter is two. She eats hummus straight from the jar. That's the whole endorsement. This is what we pack when we want something she'll actually eat — not something we have to negotiate about at noon.

The Kids Lunchbox Hummus Hack

Three minutes to pack. Trades mayo and mystery spreads for something you'd eat yourself.

What you need:

• Good Hummus Original
• 2 slices whole grain or sourdough bread (for a sandwich) OR pita wedges (for dipping)
• Sliced turkey, chicken, or cucumber for the sandwich
• Carrot sticks, cucumber rounds, or bell pepper strips for dipping
• Optional: thin apple slices, a small piece of cheese

How to build it: For the sandwich: spread a generous layer of Original hummus on both slices of bread. Add turkey or chicken. Layer in cucumber if you're using it. Cut into whatever shape gets eaten — triangles work, rectangles work, use a cookie cutter if that's the move. For the dip setup: pack a small container of Original with carrot sticks, cucumber rounds, and bell pepper strips on the side. Add pita wedges if you want more substance. Either way, the apple slices go alongside. Done in three minutes.

Why it works: Hummus instead of mayo gives you chickpeas, olive oil, and lemon instead of soybean oil and additives — same function, better ingredient list. It holds the sandwich together exactly the same way. Kids who won't touch hummus on a board will eat it in a sandwich because it reads as a spread, not a dip — the context matters. Original is mild enough that it doesn't compete with the fillings, which means it works across the picky eater spectrum. And the dip version turns vegetables into something with a destination, which changes the equation entirely.

One note: Original is in stores and online year-round — the jar to grab before the school week starts.

Make this and tag us on Instagram — @eatgoodhummus. I'd love to see it.

— Ian & Devon