Healthy Fruit Dip Recipe - Celebrating Sweets (2024)

FAQs

What can I dip carrots in that's healthy? ›

Homemade Ranch Dip made with Greek yogurt, dill and chives is perfect for dipping carrots, cucumbers or chips – healthier than store-bought!

While some crackers and dips may be healthy, others can be high in sodium and saturated fat. And, when chatting with friends or distracted by the TV, we can lose track of how much we've consumed.

Salsa is the lowest-calorie dip that actually contributes to your vegetable servings for the day. Plus, it's delicious. Look for varieties that list tomatoes as the first ingredient.

Also, fruits have more sugar content, something that can hinder the digestive process of vegetables. For the same reason, one shouldn't mix orange with carrot as when taken together, they may cause heartburn and excess bile reflux.

You can dip carrots into a lot of things. Try hummus, guacamole, blue cheese dip or baba ganoush.

Sun Chips are sometimes given a health halo because they're made with whole grains as opposed to potatoes. Starches digest faster than grains, so Sun Chips, which are made with corn, wheat, rice flour and oat flour, may not give you as much of a blood sugar spike.

Peanut butter provides healthy fats, protein, and fiber. It's also rich in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin E, niacin, and magnesium. However, some brands have high amounts of sugar and other additives that can make them less healthy.

Hearty dips call for sturdy dippers. You need a solid platform to support all that good stuff. Tortilla chips, thicker potato chips, crackers, toasts and bagel crisps, bread sticks and pretzels, slices apples and pears, and raw veggies work best with these dips.

What do people eat dip with? ›

With an assortment of colorful vegetables, fluffy breads and crunchy crackers, any dip can become a vibrant meal. You're reading The Veggie newsletter.

Here are some ways to enjoy chips and dip in a healthier way: Use whole grain or vegetable-based chips: Whole grain chips are a good source of fiber and nutrients, while vegetable-based chips made from options like kale, sweet potato, or beets are also a healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried potato chips.

Unlike most creamy dips, tzatziki is made with a yoghurt and cucumber base, and as such is one of the healthiest pre-made dips you can find. Low in both fat and energy, tzatziki can be substituted as a much lighter alternative to aioli and mayonnaise as a creamy dipping sauce.

This dip is one of the best choices for people who are trying to eat healthy. That's because it contains many of the nutrients (calcium, fiber, protein, and more) that your body needs! And, when you dip into it with veggies, you're eating a portion of your vegetables for the day!