It’s what we call dip weather. You want something delicious and savory for dinner. But something hot and heavy isn’t appealing. Dips are the perfect solution. However, dips from the store are often packed with sugar and fat. Even when you look at recipes online, they can be loaded with heavier ingredients that make them tasty but less suited for your health goals.
Today, we are sharing four dip recipes that are delicious while also low in carbs and fat. You can enjoy them with veggies or low-carb crackers for a great meal on days when you just don’t want to eat something warm.
This dip not only uses Greek yogurt but also delivers Greek flavors with tahini and sesame oil. Tahini is one of the main ingredients in hummus and has an instantly recognizable flavor. This dip is best paired with cucumbers and cherry tomatoes. But you can dip all of your favorite veggies in! Because of the Greek yogurt, this dip is high in protein, helping it be a full meal, with five grams per serving! A serving has 87 calories, three grams of carbs and six grams of fat. Get the recipe.
We love the flavor of spinach artichoke dip. But we hate adding heat to our homes at this time of year. We’re not turning on the oven, not even for a tasty dip! Plus, spinach artichoke dip is often very high in fat. This one uses reduced-fat ingredients, so you don’t have to limit yourself to just one taste to stick to your health goals! And it’s another protein-rich dip with five grams per serving! A serving has 95 calories, four grams of carbs, one gram of fiber and seven grams of fat. Get the recipe.
This is by far our most protein-forward dip, with 12 grams per serving. It’s also the easiest, you simply add all the ingredients into a food processor at once and let it do the work. The only important rules to follow are that you don’t use dried dill and that you stick to full-fat cottage cheese. It will make it creamy and flavorful. With such a simple recipe, using the correct ingredients is important. A serving has 106 calories, four grams of carbs, 0.1 grams of fiber and five grams of fat. Get the recipe.
Avocados act as a creamy base for this wonderful chunky salsa filled with bright flavors. Sweet mango and spicy jalapeño are paired with red onions and cilantro, so you can enjoy Mexican food no matter where you are! You can add cumin, red pepper flakes and chipotle pepper to your taste if you prefer hot food. Or you can enjoy it just as it is on low-carb crackers or chips for a perfect light dinner on a hot evening! A serving has 100 calories, eight grams of carbs, three grams of fiber and eight grams of fat. Get the recipe.
The weather forecast swears the heatwave is coming to an end. But summer will still be here for months! We hope these dips hit the spot while you try to stay cool!
