We all know with the 4th of July just around the corner that we’re going to be stocking up on our favorite BBQ essentials. But let me let you in on a little secret…most of our typical sauces and seasoning are full of ingredients our bodies could do without. From high fructose corn syrup to dextrose or sucralose, including hidden food dyes and inflammatory oils such as canola, soybean, and seed oils. They are EVERYWHERE!
I have compiled a list of my top 10 favorite BBQ seasonings and sauces that are healthier choices, without all the excess ingredients. These are not "perfect" foods, but better than what most people typically buy at the store. If anything, I hope this will open your eyes to looking at what ingredients are actually in your seasonings and sauces, and hopefully encourage you to try to find a better alternative that will be more nutritious for your body.
1. Stubbs BBQ Sauce & Kinders Organic BBQ Sauce
2. Simply Heinz Ketchup
3. Heinz Organic Yellow Mustard
4. Primal Kitchen Avocado Mayo
5. Redmond Real Salt
6. Redmond Season Salt
7. Balsamic Vinaigrette
Recipe
1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/3 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 Cup Organic Raw Honey
1-2 Garlic Cloves
1/8 tsp Salt (to taste)
Dash of Black Pepper (to taste)
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high for 30 seconds or until garlic is finely minced. Serve over your favorite salads.
8. Greek Yogurt Fruit Dip
Recipe
1 Cup Organic Plain Greek Yogurt
2 Tbls Organic Coconut Sugar
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk together until smooth. Serve with your favorite fruits!
9. Sour Cream and Onion Dip
Recipe
1 Cup Sour Cream
2 Tbls Dried Onion or 1/3 cup yellow onion diced
1 tsp Onion Powder
1/2 tsp minced Garlic
1/2 tsp Dill Weed
1 Tbls Lemon Juice
1/2 tsp Salt (to taste)
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients together. Let it sit in your refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to combine. Serve with your favorite relish tray, veggies, or chips.
10. Guacamole Chip Dip
Recipe
4 Avocados
2 Garlic Cloves Minced
1/4 Yellow Onion diced
1/4 C Cilantro, minced
1/2 Lemon, juiced
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Cumin
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
In a medium sized bowl mash avocados until slightly chunky. Add in minced garlic, diced onion, and cilantro. Stir together. Add lemon juice, salt, cumin, and pepper. Always taste test before serving. Add more seasonings if needed. Serve with favorite chips, on top of tacos, in a salad, or with veggies!
Remember, eating better doesn't have to be boring or limited. Almost all of your favorite recipes can be tweaked into a healthier version! If you are looking for some help with making small changes to your lifestyle come join my 12 Week Program!
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I hope you enjoy my suggestions and recipes! I would love to hear how you like them when you try them out. Leave a comment here or tag me on Instagram @nutri_vation !
Have a happy and safe 4th of July!
Happy BBQing!
Danielle
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