5 Low Carb and High Protein Sauce Ideas
We all know that sauces can make or break the dinner you have been thinking about all day. When you’re hungry (or perhaps ‘hangry’), it’s good to have a bank of recipes to rely on to spice up a mid-week meal. Unfortunately, many shop bought sauces and dips that we think may be healthy are packed with additives and sugars that can turn a healthy meal into something full of unnecessary calories.
With fresh and simple ingredients, there are many ways in which we can enhance a dinner and make it more nutritious and flavorsome. These five ideas will take any meal from a 6 to a 10/10.
5 High Protein Sauce Ideas
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1. Peanut Butter Satay Sauce2.8g Carbs, 7.4g Protein per 30g serving Peanut butter is one of the most versatile ingredients in most of our cupboards, and although good in moderation, it can be easy to overindulge (it just tastes so good!). A simple satay sauce recipe is a great way to curb PB cravings and is perfect in a veg packed stir fry or used as a dipping sauce to veggie sticks or rice paper rolls. Simply stir in a mug 1 heaped tablespoon of peanut butter, 1 tablespoon of Soy or Tamari, 2 tablespoons of water and chilli flakes. Microwave for 30 seconds and add an extra tablespoon of water. Benefits:
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2. Cottage Cheese and Chive Dipping Sauce3.5g Carbs, 13.1g Protein per 100g Cottage cheese is one of the most underrated protein sources in the dairy aisle and can be ‘pimped’ with a few simple ingredients. My favourite way to enjoy cottage cheese is to simply add some chives, minced garlic and lemon juice together with a pinch of salt and pepper and mix well. This high protein dip can be used as a great spread under a couple of poached eggs on a slice of Protein Bread, as a dip to veggie sticks or nachos. Benefits:
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3. Chobani Greek Yoghurt and Mint Dipping Sauce/Marinade4.2g Carbs, 9.7g Protein per 100g Greek yoghurt is one of those versatile foods that can be used as a sweet or savoury ingredient. Greek yoghurt has twice the protein of normal yoghurts and contains lots of probiotic cultures which are good for gut health. Simply combine it with lemon juice, garlic, chopped fresh mint and a pinch of cumin to create a sauce which is great as a meat marinade (on chicken skewers is always a winner) or over baked salmon. Benefits:
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4. Healthy Carbonara Sauce17.5g Protein, 2.8g Carbs per 100g There’s nothing like a comforting carbonara, especially as the weather begins to cool. Carbonara isn’t always viewed as the healthiest sauce as it is usually made with lots of cream, however we have found a way (where there’s a will there’s a way!) to make our own healthy version which has over half the fat and calories and a higher protein content. By combining two eggs, 50g Greek yoghurt, a splash of milk and a sprinkling of parmesan, you will create a high protein version. This is great to use with the addition of chicken/lean bacon and zucchini ‘pasta’. Benefits:
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5. Chocolate Protein Mousse Dip30g protein, 6g carbs As all of the sauces so far have been savoury, it wouldn’t be fair to not include a delicious sweet(er) dip that is perfect to have as a dessert or to curb sugar cravings. Simply whisk a handful of frozen fruit (blueberries and raspberries are recommended), 50ml milk of your choice and a scoop of chocolate protein powder until fluffy. The mixture will turn into a mousse which is perfect to dip strawberries into, or just to enjoy on its own. Give it a go! The perfect topping for your next stack of Protein Pancakes! Benefits:
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