These healthy dips star nutrient-rich ingredients that taste incredible! From savory appetizer or veggie dips to sweet fruit dips, here are lighter versions of favorites that everyone will love.
In the past, to me “healthy dip” meant something bland and tasteless. Then, I started experimenting with ingredients and found that Greek yogurt, protein-rich beans, and spices make dips taste even better!
As a professional recipe developer, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve served cottage cheese ranch or Greek yogurt fruit dip at a party and everyone raves! I’ve tested each one of these recipes multiple times so they have that perfect balance between wholesome and delicious. In honor of the Super Bowl coming up, I’ve made a list of my top party-favorite healthy dips that people legitimately love!
My Top 15 Healthy Dips
My lightened-up spin on the classic uses a few tricks instead of cream cheese, sour cream, or mozzarella cheese. I've served this at parties where no one believed it was the "healthy version" until I told them. Everyone just stands around the pan dipping!
This protein-packed appetizer has all the tangy buffalo flavor of the classic, but with chickpeas instead! Artichoke hearts also make a convincing stand in for the texture of chicken. The dip is light and creamy, great for dipping pita triangles or celery sticks.
A few simple ingredients turn peanut butter into the most addictive dip that tastes like frosting! I love dipping apples, pretzels, or graham crackers. I make this constantly for my kids because it's ready in 2 minutes and they can't get enough of it!
Here classic hummus gets dressed up with toppings like tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and feta for a stunning presentation. I love how this transforms basic hummus into something special for parties, and it's great for dipping with pita bread or fresh vegetables.
Here Everything Bagel seasoning makes Greek yogurt into an irresistible savory dip that's perfect for dipping veggies! I've brought this to parties where it disappeared faster than any of the traditional dips. I like it with crackers, carrots, celery or red pepper strips.
This genius dessert dip uses chickpeas as the base: it tastes like brownie batter but packs in protein and fiber! Every time I serve this at parties, people rave: and it tastes great with strawberries or pretzels.
This simple dip has a secret: no cheese! It uses just refried beans, green chilis, and spices. The green chilis add a subtle kick to the flavor, and it's my go-to healthy dip for tortilla or plaintain chips.
I've been making this ranch dip for years and it's transformed into our household's standard veggie dip! Greek yogurt and herbs make a ranch dip that's tangier and more flavorful than the packet mix version.
This quick fruit dip comes together with just a few ingredients for the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. It's surprising how these ingredients make a healthy version of caramel that's also totally plant-based.
This creamy cottage cheese dip tastes like ranch but is protein-packed and takes only 5 minutes to make with pantry spices! It’s perfect for parties, snacking, or healthy lunch ideas.
This easy Mexican street corn dip makes the classic flavors of elote into an irresistible appetizer ready in just 10 minutes, with sweet corn, tangy lime, and Greek yogurt! It’s always a favorite at parties.
This creamy French onion dip recipe is fast and full of rich flavor! It’s easy and tastier than store-bought: it comes together quickly and you can make it with Greek yogurt for a healthy spin.
This crowd-pleasing tomato dip has earned a “famous” status at countless parties and gatherings. Made with just 5 simple ingredients, this quick appetizer transforms fire-roasted tomatoes and almonds into a uniquely delicious dip that’s perfect with bread, crackers, or vegetables.
This vegan nacho cheese sauce is easy to make and tastes unbelievably like the real thing! Essentially a plant based queso, it’s creamy and packed with favor with cashews and green chiles.
Turns out, there's no need to buy fruit dip! This lightly sweetened dip made with Greek yogurt and honey or maple syrup makes any fruit platter more fun. People rave every time I serve this one and it takes just 2 minutes to whip up.
Serving Suggestions for Healthy Dips
The right dippers make all the difference with these healthy dips. I’ve found that variety is key when it comes to dippers. For savory dips like the everything bagel, spinach artichoke, and buffalo chicken varieties, try serving with:
- Fresh vegetable sticks (carrots, celery, bell peppers, cucumber)
- Whole grain crackers or pita chips
- Homemade no knead bread
- Cherry tomatoes and snap peas
- Blanched broccoli like in this veggie tray
The sweet dips pair well with:
- Apple slices (you can toss them with a little lemon juice to prevent browning)
- Strawberries, grapes, and pineapple chunks
- Pretzels for sweet-salty contrast
- Banana slices
Make-Ahead Tips & Storage
Many of these dips taste better made in advance and refrigerated, which makes them perfect for meal prep or party planning. The spinach artichoke dip and buffalo chicken dip can both be made in advance and baked the day of.
I typically make savory dips 1 day ahead and store in airtight containers. The ranch dip and everything bagel dip stay fresh for up to 1 week, and bean-based dips like the hummus and refried bean versions keep well for up to 4 days. For the sweet dips, the fruit dip and apple dip both hold up well for 3-4 days.
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