RECIPE: Cucumber and Hummus Sandwiches
- Kayla Hilhorst
- May 6
- 2 min read
Here’s a little lunchtime glow-up that even your inner food snob will approve of. These cucumber and hummus sandwiches are the snacky meal you never knew you needed—refreshing, crunchy, and totally giving cool-girl energy. They’re also a no-fuss kind of cute. Like, throw-on-sunglasses-and-slay-the-day cute.
Why This Recipe is Great - This light lunch is secretly powerful—it hydrates, fuels you with plant-based protein, and won’t leave you bloated or sluggish. It’s a perfect pick for that follicular or ovulatory phase where you want something fresh, easy, and energizing. Plus, this combo supports gut health and gives your skin that juicy glow. You’re welcome.

Star Ingredients and Their Benefits
Cucumber: Hydrating and anti-inflammatory. Basically a spa treatment disguised as a veggie.
Hummus: Rich in fiber, protein, and good fats. Chickpeas are like little hormone-loving magicians.
Sprouted Bread or Seed Crackers: Choose a base with some fiber and whole grains for blood sugar balance and sustained energy (because hanger is not cute).
The Recipe - You’ll need:
1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 cup hummus (make it garlicky if you're bold, lemony if you're light)
2 slices of sprouted grain bread or a handful of your fave seedy crackers
Optional: microgreens, cracked pepper, everything bagel seasoning
Assembly:
Spread a generous layer of hummus on your bread or crackers. Don’t be stingy, this is the main event.
Top with thin cucumber slices and any extras like microgreens or seasoning.
Press together (if making a sandwich) or stack like a snack tower (if using crackers).
Crunch. Hydrate. Repeat.
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3 Pro Tips
Chill your cucumber slices in the fridge for that extra crisp, cool factor.
Add a sprinkle of hemp seeds for extra protein and omega-3s.
Switch it up with beet hummus or avocado mash if you want to keep your sandwich game spicy.
You deserve meals that are as nourishing as they are effortless—and this sandwich totally gets the assignment. If you’re ready to level up every meal with hormone-balancing realness, grab our Harmonize Your Hormones eBook. Because healing doesn’t have to be boring—and neither should your lunch.
Eat pretty. Feel powerful. Hydrate or die-drate.
xo, Kayla
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