Healthy Spinach Dip

A high protein version of everyone’s favourite dip, using greek yogurt as a base and frozen spinach, it’s the best tasting healthy spinach dip.

One of my absolute favourite dips is spinach dip. I love dipping veggies, bread or crackers in it, it’s the best snack! Especially, when it’s made to fit your meal plans.

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I serve mine with some bread, but also enjoy it during the week as a snack with some veggies, like bell peppers, carrots, and celery.

SPINACH DIP INGREDIENTS

Simple ingredients, quick to make and taste great.

In keeping things simple, I wanted to not only this recipe to easy to make, but also healthy! In doing do, I used very few ingredients

Ingredients:

  • Greek Yogurt {2% fat}
  • 21 Seasoning Blend or Mrs. Dash Herb and Garlic Seasoning
  • Shredded Pamesan Cheese
  • Chives
  • Frozen Chopped Spinach
  • Sea Salt
  • Organic Sugar

ABOUT THIS SPINACH DIP RECIPE

The longest step in this healthy spinach dip recipe is waiting for the frozen spinach to thaw. This takes about two hours. Everything else can be prepared within roughly 5 minutes. As I prepare for motherhood, I am on a mission to find or come up with recipes I can make in a dash because timing will be everything once our little lady arrives.

I mentioned above that this dip is meal plan approved. It is high in protein, low in sugar and oh so tasty! The only thing is, is trying to avoid eating the entire batch in one sitting. Haha! I usually count 1/3 of a cup as a serving with some veggies, crackers or bread.

To be honest, it took me some time to get used to greek yogurt. I found it so plain served alone, and then it grew on me. Sometimes when having it alone with some fruit, I add some peanut butter, pure vanilla extract or honey to it. Then I top it with my favourite fruit or granola.

I hope you enjoy this spinach dip recipe!

PS. Here are some other recipes using Greek yogurt:

Healthy Spinach Dip

Healthy Spinach Dip

Yield: 20
Prep Time: 6 hours
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes

A high protein version of everyone’s favourite dip, using greek yogurt as a base and frozen spinach, it’s the best-tasting healthy spinach dip.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups frozen spinach, thawed
  • 1 block of Cream cheese, low-fat, softened room temp
  • 2 1/2 cups Greek yogurt, plain
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 1/2 tsp Mrs. dash herb and garlic seasoning
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp dill, dried

Instructions

  1. Thaw spinach for 4 hours or overnight in a strainer.
  2. Using paper towel, press the spinach in a strainer to remove any excess juices. Press firmly to ensure most of the juices get absorbed.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, mix together using a hand mixer, cream cheese, yogurt, and cheese, until well combined.
  4. Mix in the spinach.
  5. Blend in salt, sugar, seasoning, chives, and dill.
  6. Serve and enjoy!
  7. BAKE IT: Preheat the oven to 350, spray a rectangular baking dish with spray oil, evenly spread out the dip, and bake for 20 minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 41Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 145mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 5g

* this is an estimate * Based off of 20 servings

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