Creamy, nutty and tangy-sweet, this Quick, Healthy & Delicious Peanut Sauce takes less than 5-minutes to whip up and is the perfect addition to any tofu, noodle bowl, or stir fry! Simply add all of the ingredients to a bowl, whisk until smooth and enjoy!
Friends… There are very few foods that I think couldn’t be made more delicious with a good sauce, and let’s just say that this Quick, Healthy & Delicious Peanut Sauce might just take the cake.
It’s creamy, tangy, nutty, slightly sweet and has a hint of gingery, garlicky goodness. Honestly, I’m drooling just thinking about it.
And the best part about this peanut sauce? It’s so versatile you can use on it pretty much anything! I made it in intentionally for my 25-Minute Actually Tasty Baked Tofu with Peanut Sauce, but it’s also great in a stir fry, drizzled over a salad or bowl- you name it, it works and makes any meal approximately a thousand times more delicious.
So delicious, in fact, my husband has been known for stealing spoonfuls of it straight out of the bowl.
What Makes This a Healthy Peanut Sauce?
So glad you asked! As a Registered Dietitian, you know that I’m alllll about making nutritious foods that actually taste amazing (like, hello, have you tried my Easy 30-Minute Healthy Shredded BBQ Tofu Bowls, or my Best Ever Healthy Blueberry Muffins?!), and this peanut sauce is no exception!
We use natural peanut butter so that we can control the sweetness, soy milk for a little protein boost, and not as much soy sauce or oil as other peanut sauces.
Plus, because this peanut sauce literally makes anything taste amazing, I find myself so much more likely to use it on salads and bowls to help me get LOTS of veggies and protein in!
What Can I Use This Peanut Sauce For?!
Literally anything! But my top suggestions are to toss it on my 25-Minute Actually Tasty Baked Tofu with Peanut Sauce, drizzle over salads or bowls, or use it as a dipping sauce for roasted veggies!
Looking to meal prep this peanut sauce ahead of a busy week? Why not whip up a batch of my 15-Minute Fresh & Healthy Chickpea Greek Salad (No Feta!) or Actually Tasty and Healthy Air Fryer Tofu Nuggets to keep in the fridge, too?!
Let’s Round Up the Ingredients!
And luckily, this sauce jus uses a few ingredients that I bet you already have on hand!
Natural Peanut Butter: Duh! This is the base of the peanut sauce. I use smooth, but chunky would add some extra texture!
Fresh Lime Juice: For that tangy goodness!
Soy Sauce: For saltiness and umami flavor!
Soy milk: For a little creaminess and extra protein in the sauce!
Maple Syrup (or other sweetener): For some sweetness! Honey or good ol’ regular sugar would also work well.
Sesame Oil: For a little nuttiness.
Sriracha: For some spice! This is optional but highly recommended.
Ground Dried Ginger: Since it mixes into the sauce a little better than fresh ginger! If fresh ginger is all you have, though, it’ll still work.
Garlic Powder: Again, since it mixes in a little better than fresh!
Time to Whip Up Some Sauce!
And it seriously couldn’t be easier!
- Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and whisk together until smooth, adding a little more soy milk if you want it thinner, or a little more peanut butter if you want it thicker! Enjoy!
More Healthy Sauce & Dressing Recipes
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Healthy, Homemade Fresh Greek Salad Dressing (5-Minutes!)
Healthy, Homemade, Fresh Lemon & Garlic Vinaigrette (5-Minutes!)
5-Minute Healthy, Easy Chipotle Sauce (Made with Tahini!)
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Quick, Healthy & Delicious Peanut Sauce (5-Minutes!)
Equipment
- 1 Small bowl
- 1 Whisk
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or other sweetener
- 1/4 cup soy milk or more or less based on how thin your peanut butter is
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 1 lime juiced
- 1/2 tsp ground dried ginger
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and whisk together until smooth, adding a little more soy milk if you want it thinner, or a little more peanut butter if you want it thicker! Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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