Make It Yourself: 21 Healthy Sauce Recipes and More

By: Carlie Dobkin, Editor, FaveHealthyRecipes

Are sauces hijacking your healthy eating habits? Cut the calories and fat with these 21 Healthy Sauce Recipes. In this collection, you'll find lightened up versions of your favorite sauces, dressings, and more. Use these homemade sauce recipes on a variety of different dishes. Jazz up your chicken, salads, pastas, and even desserts with these easy and delicious recipes. Whip up a big batch of Classic Freezer Tomato Sauce (shown left) and pull it out of the freezer whenever you're in the mood for spaghetti or impress your guests with a basic yet tasty turkey gravy. This list has our best healthy sauce recipes so you can keep your meals healthy, but flavorful.

Make It Yourself: 21 Healthy Sauce Recipes and More

Pasta Sauce Recipes

Homemade Zucchini Pesto - Three ingredients and five minutes is all it takes to whip up this easy sauce recipe.
Classic Freezer Tomato Sauce - This freezer-friendly tomato sauce is made with farm fresh ingredients like Roma tomatoes, peppers, and herbs.
Skinny Basil Pesto - Traditional pesto has tons of oil and fat, but this healthy sauce recipe eliminates the pine nuts and uses way less olive oil to keep it light.
Creamy Cauliflower Sauce (shown above) - This Creamy Cauliflower Sauce has all the richness of Alfredo sauce without the calories.
Roasted Red Pepper Noodles - Spice up a simple pasta recipe with this incredible roasted red pepper sauce.
Vegetarian "Carbonara" - This vegetarian pasta sauce recipe is just as smoky and creamy as the one with bacon.
Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce - Say goodbye to the jar with this homemade Bolognese sauce recipe.
20-Minute Creamy Avocado Pasta - The avocadoes in this pasta will keep you full and satisfied without ruining your diet.

Want more healthy dinner recipes? Check out these 23 Classic Chicken Dishes Made Lighter.

Easy Homemade Sauces, Dressings, and More

Skinny Ranch Dip - The classic dressing has been lightened up with Greek yogurt.
Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette - Don't ruin a healthy salad by smothering it in a creamy and fattening dressing. Instead, opt for a refreshing vinaigrette.
Skinny Caesar Dressing - You won't miss the eggs and mayo in this restaurant-style Caesar dressing.
Cranberry Sauce - Make your Thanksgiving extra special by skipping the canned cranberry sauce and making a homemade version instead.
Low-Carb Honey Mustard Sauce - Pair this dipping sauce with breaded chicken or oven baked fries.
Not Your Grandma's Hollandaise Sauce - This healthy sauce recipe calls for simple ingredient swaps. You'll have a hard time telling it apart from the traditional one.
Avocado and Mint Aiolis - This savory sauce can be eaten with just about anything: crackers, vegetables, salads, burgers, chicken, fish, etc.
Homemade Gravy Recipe - Learn how to make the perfect turkey gravy with this easy recipe.
Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken - Sweet and sour sauce is made with pineapples, soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar.
Simple Skillet Chicken (shown above) - This one pot meal has the most mouthwatering herb gravy. You need to try it.
Strawberry BBQ Sauce - Add a little tang to your BBQ sauce with this sweet recipe.

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Healthy Sauce Recipes for Dessert

Clean Eating Chocolate Syrup - No ice cream sundae is complete without chocolate syrup. This homemade sauce recipe is way better than the stuff you buy at the stores.
Healthy Caramel Sauce (shown above) - You won't believe this rich caramel sauce is made with no butter, heavy cream, or white sugar.