When I need to make a party food that will be a hit at any gathering, I know that I can’t go wrong with one of these 22 healthy dip recipes. Made with real-food ingredients, each of these healthy dips tastes so delicious when served with a variety of dippers.
22 Healthy Dip Recipes For Sharing
Is there a better shareable party food than a healthy dip? I think not. In this recent strawpoll, the second most popular party food (only behind pizza) was chips and dip. I love dips because they’re easy and quick to prepare, serve many people, and a nice way to introduce nutrients and healthy fats in an enjoyable, delicious format.
Whipped Feta Dip With Roasted Olives
Sometimes I wake up craving olives. You, too? That’s why I’m crazy about this whipped feta dip that gets topped with roasted herby olives. For ease, I just pick up a variety mix of them from my grocery store’s olive bar.
Egg Free | Gluten Free | Nut Free | Vegetarian
Cranberry Jalapeño Dip
Made with a base of whipped cottage cheese, Molly says this festive dip is the perfect mixture of savory and sweet for her holiday tables. It comes together in two quick warm layers: the creamy cheesy base and the topping of sweet, tart, and spicy peppers, cranberries, honey, and crispy bacon.
Egg Free | Gluten Free | Nut Free
Jalapeño Popper Dip Made with Yogurt
Stacie turned a classic appetizer into, what has become, one of our most popular dip recipes. Made from a base of cream cheese, plain yogurt, bacon, jalapeños, and cheese, this easy and fun dip is great for gatherings of all types. Serve it with veggies and tortilla chips for dipping.
Egg Free | Gluten Free | Nut Free
Honey Whipped Goat Cheese Dip with Pomegranate
Jess loves this sweetened goat cheese dip as an easy dip that feels fancy but takes just a few minutes to make. Topped with a garnish of pomegranate seeds, chopped pecans, fresh thyme, and a drizzle of honey, it’s a stunning dip for holidays and parties. Dip crackers, crackers, slices of french baguette, pretzels, or apple slices.
Egg Free | Gluten Free | Vegetarian
Layered Greek Hummus Dip
This stunning and healthy dip features layers of hummus, plain Greek yogurt, cucumber, roasted red pepper, tomatoes, olives, and feta. Full of Greek-inspired goodness, I make this low calorie Hummus Dip several times every year. I serve it with crudités, pita bread, and crackers for dipping.
Egg Free | Gluten Free | Nut Free | Vegetarian
Easy Peanut Butter Fruit Yogurt Dip
Five ingredients and a total time of 10 minutes are all it takes to make this healthy and easy Peanut Butter Yogurt Fruit Dip. Ana especially loves this one as an after-school snack for her kids served with fresh fruits and pretzels for dipping.
Egg Free | Gluten Free | Vegetarian
Layered Shawarma Dip
I created this fresh Mediterranean layered dip inspired by the flavors of beloved shawarma, but now in a delicious and healthy no-cook appetizer. The base is a mix of plain Greek yogurt, tahini, and honey that gets topped with a shawarma-seasoned hummus layer. I finish it off with tomatoes, red onion, fresh cilantro, and sweetened roasted chickpeas on top. Then I serve it with pita chips, crackers, and veggies for a low fat healthy dip.
Egg Free | Gluten Free | Nut Free | Vegetarian
Vegan Queso Dip
This recipe is truly magical: a creamy, cheesy queso dip made from 100% plant-based ingredients. I created this healthy dip recipe by blending soaked raw cashews with diced tomatoes, everyday spices, and nutritional yeast. It’s a crowd-pleaser and delicious served warm with corn tortilla chips and veggies.
Dairy Free | Egg Free | Gluten Free | Paleo | Vegan | Whole30
Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip
Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip is always a hit, and Jess’ version shows you how to make it creamy and delicious without the dairy for a favorite healthy appetizer that all can enjoy. It has the perfect amount of kick and you won’t even miss the dairy! Made conveniently in the slow cooker, this Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe is a high protein and low carb dip that makes a great addition to holidays, parties, and game days, too.
Dairy Free | Gluten Free | Paleo | Whole30
Easy Beet Hummus Dip
Jess created this stunning and healthy dip made from cooked beets, tahini, canned chickpeas, lemon, and spices. The color alone is enough to entice anyone to give it a try, and tasters are rewarded with a fresh vegan dip that’s so delicious. Serve it with crackers and veggies, for a 100% plant-based dip option.
Dairy Free | Egg Free | Gluten Free | Nut Free | Paleo | Vegan | Whole30
5-Ingredient Garlic Hummus
Molly knows that homemade hummus just tastes better and more fresh than store-bought hummus. When made this way, it tastes a lot like what you’d get in a Greek, Mediterranean, or Israeli restaurant. This hummus dip recipe is made with just five ingredients and whirled on high-speed in the food processor until ultra creamy. She serves it as both a party food or anytime healthy snack for her kids.
Dairy Free | Egg Free | Gluten Free | Nut Free | Paleo | Vegan | Whole30
Dairy Free 7 Layer Dip
Stacie gave a favorite party dip a dairy-free makeover with some easy swaps. She serves this delicious and colorful layered dip at any party, including holidays and her kids’ birthdays. Her friends who are dairy-free are always so appreciative, and everyone loves the rich pops of flavor in every bite!
Dairy Free | Egg Free | Gluten Free | Vegan
Party Favorite Guacamole
Stacie’s fail-proof guacamole recipe takes just 10 minutes to make. It’s super simple and sure to become a party food go-to that your friends and family will ask for (hers always do). Serve it with any Mexican-inspired buffet and as a chip and veggie dip with healthy fats and tons of flavor.
Dairy Free | Egg Free | Gluten Free | Nut Free | Paleo | Vegan | Whole30
Warm Tuscan White Bean Dip
For a bean dip that is different from hummus, give this Tuscan White Bean Dip a try. Similar (yet different) from black bean dip, Jess created this recipe using a base of creamy white beans, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, rosemary, lemon, and scallions. It’s one of her favorite healthy dips for sharing. She tops it with a silky drizzle of olive oil and serves it with crackers, pita chips, and fresh-cut veggies.
Dairy Free | Egg Free | Gluten Free | Nut Free | Paleo | Vegan | Whole30
Vegan Nacho Cheese Dip
If you’re craving that spicy, melty goodness of nacho cheese dip but don’t want the dairy, sodium, or yucky processed junk, then this is the recipe for you. In fact, we don’t think anyone will ever be able to tell it’s vegan. By using a base of vegetables and nuts, Jess created an ultra-creamy dip made with real, whole-food ingredients plus healthy fats and plant-based nutrients. It’s magical!
Dairy Free | Gluten Free | Paleo | Vegan | Whole30
Best Homemade Ranch Dip
You know that delicious ranch dip you can get at restaurants? It’s more creamy, drizzly, and fresh than any store-bought ranch. And that’s exactly what you get with Stacie’s no-fail recipe for the best ever Homemade Ranch Dip. If you’re serving a veggie tray, buffalo wings, fries, or roasted potatoes, this is the dip you’ll want to serve. It’s made from plain yogurt, sour cream (or sub mayo, Greek yogurt, or buttermilk), apple cider vinegar, a few fresh or dried herbs, and black pepper.
Gluten Free | Nut Free | Vegetarian
Dairy-Free Ranch Dip
Just like our Homemade Ranch Dip, this version is always a crowd pleaser … and it’s also dairy free, Paleo, and Whole30 friendly. Everyone who tastes this comments how good, dreamy, and creamy it is. Ana and her family say this dairy-free ranch dressing is the real deal and always has everyone asking her for the recipe. She top it with chives and serves it with veggies for a plant-based dip option that disappears so quickly.
Dairy Free | Gluten Free | Paleo | Vegetarian | Whole30
Black Bean, Avocado, and Corn Salsa
Molly can’t get enough of this homemade corn, avocado, and black bean dip. It’s super fresh and one that she makes on repeat for parties throughout the year. It features an easy homemade chili-lime vinaigrette. She serves it with tortilla chips for dipping or as a topping for Mexican-inspired dishes like tacos, burritos, fajitas, or grilled chicken and shrimp.
Dairy Free | Egg Free | Gluten Free | Paleo | Vegan | Whole30
Grapefruit Avocado Salsa
Who says salsa has to have tomatoes? Stacie says it doesn’t! Which is why she created this tomato-free salsa that is tart and refreshing from grapefruit while also being creamy and rich from avocado with a little jalapeno for heat. It’s a fresh party dip that’s delicious with tortilla chips and also a great topping for chicken, fish, and pork dishes.
Dairy Free | Egg Free | Gluten Free | Paleo | Vegan | Whole30
Dijon-Thyme Aioli
This easy Dijon-Thyme Aioli Dipping Sauce is so creamy, herby, and good. I love to serve it with perfectly crisp oven-baked carrot fries as a side dish (recipe for carrot fries included in the recipe card). This dairy-free dip is also great for dipping veggies, such as roasted Brussels sprouts, roasted potatoes, blanched broccoli and asparagus, and green beans, as well as other foods, such as cooked shrimp, potato chips, and french fries.
Dairy Free | Gluten Free | Nut Free | Paleo | Vegetarian | Whole30
Feta Yogurt Dip
Jess developed this bright and refreshing dip made from plain Greek yogurt, feta cheese, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs. She loves it for dipping fresh veggies like cucumbers and peppers, and also pita chips and chicken or shrimp skewers. Jess says it’s especially good served with air fryer artichokes (recipe for artichokes included in the recipe card).
Egg Free | Gluten Free | Nut Free | Vegetarian
Chocolate Avocado Fruit Dip
This dairy-free chocolate fruit dip is a favorite in Ana’s home, where she serves it with banana slices, halved strawberries, pretzels, and whole pecans. It’s made from a base of better-for-you ingredients, including avocados, dark chocolate chips, and almond butter.
Dairy Free | Egg Free | Gluten Free | Vegan | Paleo
Our Favorite Dippers For Healthy Dip
When you serve a dip, the healthy dip recipe is only one part of the equation. The dippers that you serve with a dip help complete each bite. Dippers not only serve as a vessel for moving dip from plate to mouth, but also an opportunity for more nutrition, too, such as added vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. Here are some of our favorite, registered-dietitian approved dippers for healthy dips.
- Mini bell peppers (halved), or sweet pepper strips
- Carrot sticks or baby carrots
- Celery sticks
- Cucumber slices or sticks
- Blanched broccoli and asparagus
- Cauliflower
- Radishes
- Cherry tomatoes
- Roasted potatoes
- Snow peas and green beans
- Grapes
- Apple slices
- Strawberries
- Pita bread, pita wedges, and pita chips
- Baguette slices and toast points
- Tortilla chips and potato chips (see our favorite brands below)
- Crackers (see our favorite brands below)
- Pretzels (see our favorite brands below)
Our RD-Approved Chips, Pretzels, and Crackers To Serve with Healthy Dips
These are some of our dietitian-approved chips, crackers, and pretzels that we buy to serve with these healthy dips.
- Tortilla Chips – our favorites are Siete Maiz Totopos Blue Corn Tortilla Chips, Late July Organic Thin & Crispy Chips, and 365 Organic Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips
- Crackers – we love the Simple Mills Almond Flour Crackers, Milton’s Gluten-Free Crispy Sea Salt Crackers, Raincoast Crisps Fruit & Nut Crisp Crackers, Good & Gather Cracker Crisps, and Blue Diamond Artisan Nut Thins
- Potato Chips – we always reach for Siete Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Kettle Potato Chips, and Boulder Canyon Olive Oil Chips. While not technically potato chips, we love plantain chips for dipping too!
- Pretzels – our go-to pretzels are Quinn Whole Grain Sea Salt Pretzel Twists, Quinn Sea Salt Pretzel Sticks, Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps, and Unique Snack Pretzel Splits
Frequently Asked Questions
Dips can be good and healthy choices when they’re made from whole food ingredients. Some of our favorite healthy dips are Hummus Dip made from chickpeas, Guacamole Dip made from avocados, Vegan Cheese Dip made from cashews and veggies, or Layered Greek Dip made from Greek yogurt, hummus, and veggies.
Some healthy dips for carrots are hummus, homemade ranch dip made from yogurt, guacamole, white bean dip, or dairy-free buffalo chicken dip for a high-protein option.
A wide variety of dips are great for serving with veggies. Some dips that pair well with veggies are Hummus, Guacamole, Layered Greek Dip, Vegan Queso Dip, Homemade Ranch Dip, Buffalo Chicken Dip, and Layered Shawarma Dip.
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