Spinach Dip with Greek Yogurt
This spinach dip is made with Greek yogurt! It’s just as creamy and delicious as you’d expect but with less fat and more protein. It comes together in just a few minutes so it’s perfect for a party!
When I was a vegan, the two things I missed were Greek yogurt and cheese. I could do without milk and eggs, but those 6 months without dairy left me loving cheese even more than before. Still, I’d never been a big spinach dip person. I typically avoided those creamy dips knowing they could run you hundreds of calories for a few spoonfuls.
How to Make Healthy Spinach Dip
Using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream is a great way to make spinach dip a little healthier. You can also use Greek yogurt cream cheese, instead of regular cream cheese which has more protein and less fat than traditional cream cheese. It’s an easy way to make this spinach dip healthier!
This recipe comes together really quickly! Just sautee your spinach for a few minutes until it’s wilted.
Combine the spinach with the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and cheese.
After just a few minutes, you have a creamy spinach dip that is ready to serve! You could also pop it in the fridge for up to 2 days. Then just reheat it before serving!
If you love this spinach dip, you have to try this creamy spinach artichoke pasta! It’s a delicious way to enjoy these flavors in a pasta dish!
Print[Skinny] Spinach Dip with Greek Yogurt
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 2 mins
- Total Time: 12 mins
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Description
This skinny spinach dip is made with Greek yogurt! It’s just as creamy and delicious as you’d expect but with less fat and more protein. It comes together in just a few minutes so it’s perfect for a party!
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz low-fat cream cheese or Greek yogurt cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add the spinach to a large skillet and cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the spinach has wilted.
- Let the spinach cool slightly then transfer to a paper towel and wring out the excess water.
- Place the spinach on a cutting board and roughly chop.
- In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese and greek yogurt until combined.
- Stir in the cheddar, parmesan, garlic powder, & salt, and mix well.
- Stir in the spinach.
- Just before serving, microwave on medium heat for 30 seconds and stir. Repeat until heated all the way through.
Notes
This dip can be made up to two days in advance. Store in the fridge in an airtight container. Just before serving, heat in the microwave or oven until heated through.
Keywords: spinach dip
What to Serve with Spinach Dip
There are plenty of things to serve with this spinach dip! Tortilla chips are a delicious option, but if you want healthier choices, here are a few ideas:
- Bell pepper slices
- Baked tortilla chips
- Carrot sticks
- Celery sticks
- Whole grain crackers
- Whole wheat pita chips
For a different party recipe, try these easy antipasto skewers! They’re a great make-ahead appetizer!
What’s your favorite type of dip?
This recipe was originally published in November 2014. Updated September 2018.
Loving this skinny version of my favorite dip! Great recipe chickadee!
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I too was a vegan for a short time, and during I thought it was so easy and amazing. Then after I was like omg that was the worst idea ever. Glad that’s over! Loving this recipe:)
Haha live and learn I guess! I’m definitely glad to have dairy back in my diet!
Liz,
I picked up some Greek yogurt cream cheese the other week. It sounds pretty darn good to me! I’ll use it first in an herbed cream cheese since my chives and parsley are going bonkers in the garden.
I’m always looking for ways to incorporate the farm share veggies into my family’s meals–thanks for a new one!
Looks and sounds so good, and I love that it is skinny!!
Yum, yum, yum! This looks and sounds delicious! I have converted all of my dips to greek yogurt or greek yogurt cream cheese spread instead of cheese/cream cheese bases. I am pinning this look onto my personal Pinterest board because I need to try this one ASAP. Thanks for sharing it with Celebrate Southern this week 🙂
Spinach dip is one of my favorite things ever! Love this lightened version. I would never be able to live without Greek yogurt or cheese. I love me some dairy 🙂
Mmmm I love spinach dip, and you’re right that Greek yoghurt is a fantastic alternative to make this dip even healthier! Hope the baby shower was fantastic and you really enjoyed your girl time 🙂
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I had no idea they made Greek yogurt cream cheese! Mind.blown. I’m a big fan of spinach dip so I would easily inhale this without feeling the slightest bit guilty since it’s lightened up with yogurt.
And I never even tried being a vegan because I’m sure I would die without my yogurt and cheese. And eggs…I love them too. 😉
Ah, love the idea of using Greek yogurt! Such a great alternative and perfect for a party!
I’ve heard a lot of people substituting greek yogurt in dips. I haven’t tried it myself but have always wanted too!