Healthy dip for crackers?

i have been trying to research some healthy dips to make or to buy for whole grain crackers. the only thing i keep seeing is hummus and i really cant stand that. so was wondering if anyone out there had something to share?

I usually do what everyone else does - I mix greek yogurt & dry ranch packets and dip it

BariatricEating.com has some good recipes for dips on there too - you should check it out

Hummus doesn't have to be made with Chickpeas, any bean would work and change the flavor.  You also have Baba Ghanoush (eggplant) and I like this one with pita chips


TYROKAVTERI (ROASTED RED PEPPER & FETA DIP)               

8         oz                  cream cheese
1         jar (7 oz)          roasted red pepper; drained
12        oz                  feta Cheese
1         tbsp                olive oil
                              lemon juice; to taste
                              white pepper; to taste
                              hot sauce or cayenne pepper; to taste

Blend all ingredients in food processo or blender until smooth

Creamy Spinach Dip

(1) 8oz pkg of fat free cream cheese
1/2 cup fat free sour cream
1/2 cup of frozen spinach (thawed and dried)
1/4 cup fat free cheese
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 tsp dill

Beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.  Add spinach, cheese, dill, garlic, salt & pepper.  Stir to combine.  Dip w/ veggies or crackers.

**I am making this today, so I haven't tried it yet.  I'm hoping its good!

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Easy-Greek-Yogurt-Cucumber-Sauce/Detail.aspx

I use Plain 0% fat free Oikos or Fage Greek yogurt
Lite/Fat free sour cream

Instead of the plain yogurt and regular sour cream. I add minced garlic  that is in the jar instead of using fresh garlic. I can't ever mince the garlic tiny enough for my liking in dips/sauces.

Obviously, the nutrition facts will change when you use Greek yogurt and fat free sour cream. But, even my picky 11 yr old and one his friends ate this and loved it.

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 small cucumber - peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
• 1 green onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
• salt and pepper to taste

 

Directions

1. Stir together the yogurt, sour cream, vinegar, lemon juice, cucumber, green onion, garlic, feta cheese, oregano, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl; cover and chill 8 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 53 | Total Fat: 4.1g | Cholesterol: 11mg

Nutritional Information Easy Greek Yogurt Cucumber Sauce

Servings Per Recipe: 16

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 53

• Total Fat: 4.1g
• Cholesterol: 11mg
• Sodium: 87mg
• Total Carbs: 2.3g
•     Dietary Fiber: 0.1g
• Protein: 1.9g

The spinach dip I made was not good

I just mix FF cream cheese with red pepper jelly... spread it on crackers... i use Special K cracker 17 crackers = 1 serving... mmmmm good... i love the spiceyness (is that a word?)