Healthy Spinach Dip

With as much protein as hummus and way more Vitamin A, this Healthy Spinach Dip is the recipe to satisfy your current snack craving. It’s made with greek yogurt, just enough cream cheese to keep things legit, and loads of spinach. Have plenty of veggies on hand so you can dip and double-dip this greek yogurt spinach dip all day long.

Confession:  we are a snack family. The only “meal” I can truly commit to every day is dinner, and even sometimes that one is a compilation of snacks. I’d like to say I can track it back to Cassian’s toddler days, when bento boxes made with bits of this and that were all he would eat, but I’d be a lying liar who lies.

I can track it back to me.

I LOVE snacks. Probably because I love variety – in color, in texture, and in flavor. I packed bento-style lunches for myself every day way before they were popular. First and last time I was ahead of a trend. Mark that one down friends! 

This greek yogurt spinach dip is so my kind of healthy snack. It’s loaded with real whole foods and is so tangy and creamy – the perfect antidote to day and night snack attacks. 

It’s snack crack. It might not taste like it’s good for you, but it’s so totally good for you.

How to Make Healthy Spinach Dip

When you get tired of hummus, reach for this simple, healthy spinach dip. The greek yogurt base packs just as much protein as hummus, plus a whopping dose of Vitamin A and calcium. We love it with pita bread, sliced vegetables, or as a spread for sandwiches. 

• Defrost the spinach. Put the spinach in a fine mesh strainer, then run under tepid water until the spinach is completely defrosted.
• Using a rubber spatula, press the spinach against the strainer to release as much liquid as possible. Alternatively, squeeze small portions of spinach in your first to drain the water.
• The drier the spinach, the thicker and creamier your dip will be.

• Combine greek yogurt, cream cheese, water chestnuts, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and dried parsley in a food processor.
• Process 30 seconds, then scrape down the sides. Process an additional 30-60 seconds, or until the mixture is very smooth and the water chestnuts are pulverized.

• Scrape the dip into a mixing bowl.
• Add the defrosted spinach, then mix using a rubber spatula until smooth. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt if needed.
• Chill in the fridge at least 1 hour or until firmed up. 

What to Serve with Greek Yogurt Spinach Dip

• Pita bread or pita chips 
• Sliced raw vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, radishes, and bell peppers
• Make open-faced sandwiches – spread 2-3 tablespoons over pita bread, then top with sliced grilled chicken and pickled onions.

Tips for Making Perfect Greek Yogurt Spinach Dip

• I find bagged frozen spinach defrosts more quickly than boxed spinach, but do use what you have! 
• Full-fat greek yogurt will yield the best flavor; we love Fage. 
• Store the dip in a tightly sealed container in the fridge for up to a week. 

More Healthy Dip and Salsa Recipes 

• White Bean Green Goddess Dip
• Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip)
• Black Bean Salsa with Mango and Crab
• Strawberry Avocado Salsa

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Recipe

Healthy Spinach Dip

5 from 3 votes

Author: Danielle Esposti

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When you get tired of hummus, reach for this simple, healthy spinach dip. The greek yogurt base packs just as much protein as hummus, plus a whopping dose of Vitamin A and calcium. We love it with pita bread, sliced vegetables, or as a spread for sandwiches. 

Prep Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 15 mins

Servings : 12

Calories: 82

Recommended Equipment

• Food Processor
• Large Mixing Bowl
• Rubber Spatula

Ingredients

• 8 oz frozen spinach, defrosted and drained
• 2 c full fat greek yogurt
• 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
• 8-oz can water chestnuts, drained
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp dried parsley

Instructions

• Place the spinach in a mesh strainer; run under warm water until the spinach is defrosted. Squeeze the excess liquid from the spinach until dry.
• Combine yogurt, cream cheese, water chestnuts, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and parsley in the bowl of a food processor. Process 30 seconds, scrape down the sides, then process an additional 30-60 seconds until smooth.
• Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl. Add the spinach and mix with a rubber spatula until combined.
• Place in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour.
• Serve with pita or your favorite sliced raw vegetables.

Notes

• Bagged frozen spinach defrosts more quickly than boxed spinach, but feel free to use what you have! 
• Full-fat greek yogurt will yield the best flavor. 
• Store the dip in a tightly sealed container in the fridge for up to a week. 

Nutrition Information

Serving: 0.25cup, Calories: 82kcal (4%), Carbohydrates: 4g (1%), Protein: 5g (10%), Fat: 5g (8%), Saturated Fat: 3g (15%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 16mg (5%), Sodium: 154mg (6%), Potassium: 81mg (2%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 2g (2%), Vitamin A: 75% (75%), Vitamin C: 1% (1%), Calcium: 15% (15%), Iron: 3% (3%)

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