Peanut butter sauce
If you're looking for a flavorful, creamy sauce that elevates everything it touches — from crunchy veggies to grain bowls and grilled meats — this peanut butter dipping sauce might just become your new kitchen essential. It’s rich, slightly sweet, tangy, and perfectly balanced with a gentle kick of spice.
This recipe is not only incredibly delicious but also nourishing and easy to make. With just a handful of pantry staples and a whisk, you’ll have a versatile sauce ready in minutes.
The base is creamy peanut butter, which provides that unmistakable nutty depth and velvety texture. To balance it out, we add gluten-free soy sauce for umami, lime juice and tamarind paste for brightness and tang, and honey to round out the flavors with a hint of sweetness.
Toasted sesame oil and ginger-garlic paste bring warm, aromatic notes, while a dash of chili flakes adds just the right amount of heat. Then, to adjust the consistency, we whisk in a bit of plant milk or water — just enough to get it to your desired texture, whether you want a thick dip or a pourable dressing.
Why You’ll Love This Peanut Butter Sauce:
Dairy-free & gluten-free
Packed with flavor — sweet, tangy, spicy, and savory all in one
Made in under 5 minutes
Customizable — adjust the spice level, sweetness, or consistency to your taste
How to Use It:
As a dip for raw veggies, sprinkle rolls, or skewers
As a salad dressing (just thin it out with extra plant milk)
Drizzled over protein bowls, tofu, grilled chicken, or roasted veggies
It’s a perfect example of how whole-food ingredients can come together to create something simple, satisfying, and totally crave-worthy. Keep this one in your fridge — it gets even better after a few hours as the flavors meld.
Healthy doesn’t have to mean boring — this sauce proves it with every spoonful.
RECIPE
Ingredients:
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
3 Tbsp gluten-free soy sauce
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp tamarind paste
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 Tbsp honey
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1/4 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
1/2 cup plant-based milk of choice or water (add more as needed for desired consistency)
Preparation:
In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.
Whisk until smooth and creamy.
For a thinner consistency (great as a salad dressing), slowly add more plant-based milk until you reach your desired texture.
As usual, these are my thoughts and ideas, not medical advice. You are encouraged to create your own recipes or search for some suited to your needs. I am just sharing my recipes, hoping that I can inspire some of you to make healthier food choices.
Please remember that we all have different nutritional needs and that food affects us differently. If you are not sure which foods are best for you, reach out for a free phone consultation.
In good health,
Ioana