Low Calorie Sauces To Spice Up Your Meals

Honey Sriracha Sauce

This is another dipping sauce with just the right amount of spice to be flavorful without overpowering. It’s sweet, spicy, creamy, and perfect for dipping vegetables, wings, or anything else you want to dunk in it. To make this low-calorie sauce, you’ll need:

• • 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp. of Sriracha
  • 2 tsp. of honey

Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix thoroughly until smooth. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. Makes around 1 cup of low-calorie sauce.

Add all ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. If you want your sauce thicker, let it simmer for longer or mix in some corn starch before serving. You should have around 1 cup of this low-calorie sauce.

Olive Tapenade Sauce

This sauce is great for pasta dishes or as a spread on sandwiches. It’s also very low-calorie so that you can enjoy it guilt-free! To make this low-calorie sauce, you’ll need:

• • 1/2 cup of black olives (drained)
  • 2 tbsp. of capers (drained)
  • Juice from one lemon
  • 1 tbsp. of parsley (chopped)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive Oil (if needed)

Toss all ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend until mostly smooth but with some small chunks remaining. If needed, add olive oil to get the right consistency. You can also store it in the fridge in an airtight container for up to one week. 

Avocado Sauce

This sauce is perfect for any Mexican dish like enchiladas, tacos, or burritos. Like every other sauce on this list, it’s low-calorie and delicious! Here’s how to make it:

• • 1/2 avocado (peeled and pitted)
  • Juice from one lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 clove of garlic (minced)
  • Water to thin, if needed.

Conclusion

You can make sauces in a variety of ways with limitless combinations, so the options are endless! Low-calorie sauces are great for when you want something flavorful without all the added fat or calories. All of these sauces are quick and easy to make, so there’s no need to worry about spending time in the kitchen! Enjoy!