These healthy dips and sauces add so much flavor! I formulate my homemade dips to be lower in sodium with little to no added sugar and ideally extra veggies. They can be used as dipping sauces or to add tons of flavor to pasta salads or other recipes!
This low sodium pizza sauce recipe is a healthier, inexpensive alternative to highly processed storebought sauces. I love using it on these air fryer pizza rolls and serving extra on the side!
Other recipes, like this homemade applesauce from whole apples, can be eaten on their own or baked into a variety of recipes as a natural sweetener! These 3-ingredient applesauce oatmeal cookies are absolutely delicious and only require applesauce, dates, and oats. Easy!
Some of my favorite dips or sauces include enchilada sauce (perfect for this fiestada pizza), high protein hummus for dipping pitas, crackers or veggies, tzatziki sauce for bean burgers and Greek salads, and pesto for a burst of fresh flavor in recipes like this 4-ingredient pasta salad.
Although it can feel over-the-top to make your own sauces at first, I promise it’s worth it! They’re easier than you’d expect and you can really tailor each recipe to your child and family’s preferences. You can also tweak the ingredients to make sure they meet your nutritional goals and include as much fresh produce as possible!
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I get it. Feeding kids can be tough.
I’ve learned that the key to getting kids to try new foods is to keep it fresh and exciting, get them involved, and inject a little enthusiasm and creativity into how you serve them up. Above all else, don’t give up. If you’re serving balanced meals and snacks throughout the day, then you’re doing a good job!
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