Pre-primary Cooking: Hummus + Bagel Poppers

In the Pre-Primary Cooking program, little chefs (ages 3-4) made delicious and adorable bagel poppers! We love seeing children learn new skills, explore food, and enjoy tasty creations together!

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Makes: Approximately 15-18

Ingredients 

Hummus: 

• 4 cloves garlic, sliced into quarters

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 3tbsp each lemon juice and water

• 2 tbsp tahini (sesame seed paste)

• 3-4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• ½ tsp cumin

• 1 tsp coriander

• ½ tsp salt

• Pinch of pepper

Bagel Poppers: 

• 1 cup flour, plus more if needed

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp kosher salt

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

• Bagel seasoning, such as dried onion, sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning, etc. 

  
  

Instructions 

Hummus 

1. In food processor, pulse garlic until minced. Add in the remaining hummus ingredients and continue pulsing, until smooth.

2. Can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 5 days.

Bagel Poppers 

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.

3. Add the yogurt. Combine until the dough forms and begins to pull away from the sides. If the dough seems wet, add a little more flour, 1 tbsp at a time.

4. With a small scoop or spoon, scoop about 1 tbsp of dough onto the lined sheet pan, spacing the scoops an inch apart.

5. Sprinkle generously with your chosen bagel seasoning.

6. Bake in the oven until deep golden brown, 15-20 minutes.

7. Enjoy! Feel free to accompany them with your favourite fruits and vegetables.

If you want to share photos of your cooking or have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with Marlee at mlacourciere@thenorthgrove.ca.