Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip
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Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip is a healthy appetizer you’ll love! Easy, gluten free & keto. This dip is made with no mayo or cream cheese, only greek yogurt! It tastes rich and creamy while being low carb and better for you than regular spinach artichoke dip!
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I *finally* perfected healthy spinach artichoke dip. I didn’t think it was possible, but I also didn’t think Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip was possible, and we made that happen!
Buffalo chicken dip is, and always will be, my all time favorite appetizer – but spinach artichoke dip runs a close second! (Healthy Easy Bean Dip and these Pickle Chicken Wings are up there too!)
This spinach artichoke dip is gluten free, keto, and made with no mayo or cream cheese.. but it’s still SO good. I think you’re going to love it!
What makes this spinach artichoke dip healthy?
- Lower Fat: Spinach artichoke dip is usually made with tons of shredded cheese, cream cheese and even mayo which makes it super high in fat. I swapped out cream cheese/dressing for greek yogurt and cottage cheese.
- Higher in protein: The greek yogurt/cottage cheese mix still makes this rich and creamy, with way less fat and a whole lot more protein! (I SWEAR you can’t taste the cottage cheese, believe me I hate it too!)
Now, let’s get into what you’re here for – how do you make healthy spinach artichoke dip?!
Ingredients for healthy spinach artichoke dip:
How to make healthy spinach artichoke dip:
Making healthy spinach artichoke dip is so easy. You only need 9 ingredients.
- Once you have your ingredients all laid out mix them together until thoroughly combined.
- Then – pour into an 8×8 glass baking dish (or a glass pie plate!) and bake! I used an oval dish I had, but really any dish will work.
- (I recommend topping with extra cheese before popping it in the oven, but you don’t have to!)
Substitutions
Cottage cheese: I haven’t tested this recipe without cottage cheese, but if you’re asking because you don’t like it… just put it in there. I don’t like cottage cheese either (at all!) but I swear you can *not* taste it in this. Use at least 4% milk fat cottage cheese for best results
Low fat cheese – I find that low fat cheese do not melt as well as regular cheeses. I don’t recommend it in this recipe. It can easily separate and will leave the dip with a completely different texture.
Fresh spinach: I wouldn’t recommend using fresh spinach in this. I think it makes the dip too watery. If you only have fresh spinach – cook or steam the fresh spinach first for about 5 min. Drain any excess water out of it to prevent a watery dip.
Spice: If you like a little kick – add 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the dip!
Frozen artichoke hearts: I wouldn’t recommend using frozen artichoke hearts. If you need to, you can cook first, allow to cool slightly and drain any excess water. Canned artichoke hearts are much easier to use! If you have fresh artichokes, try our Crockpot Artichokes!
Pesto: We love making pesto spinach artichoke dip! Add 2 tablespoons of pesto to the dip before baking!
Can you make this dip in the crockpot?
You really don’t need to dirty your crockpot to make this healthy spinach artichoke dip, but if you’d like to you can cook it on low for 2-3 hours in your slow cooker!
How to serve healthy spinach artichoke dip:
There’s no wrong way to eat this healthy spinach artichoke dip.. but here are a few ideas
- Chips – these chips are yummy!
- Pretzels – (I love these flat ones for dipping!)
- Veggies – Celery, peppers and carrots go well with this. You can also do ‘zucchini chips’ if you’re looking for a lower carb option. Slice zucchini in about 1/4 inch thick rounds as pictured below
- A spoon… kidding? Not really. It’s that good.
- On Shredded Chicken – It makes a great topping for roasted veggies or chicken. If you want the flavors of this dip in a dinner, try our Spinach Artichoke Chicken Bake.
- In a grilled cheese – If you have leftovers, they’re great on a grilled cheese!
Storing / Reheating
Prep ahead of time: You can mix together this dip the night before and put it in the refrigerator (unbaked). When you’re ready to bake, remove from the oven and let it sit at room temperature while the oven preheats. Then simply bake per instructions.
Storing this Dip: Cooked dip will last for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
Freezing Spinach Artichoke Dip: I haven’t tried freezing this dip but I wouldn’t recommend it. I don’t think it will freeze well.
Reheating Spinach Artichoke Dip: If you need to reheat this spinach artichoke dip – you can put it in your microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until cheese starts to melt.
You can also reheat it in a toaster oven, or use a crockpot set to warm to keep it warm throughout!
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Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip
Ingredients
- 14 oz chopped artichoke hearts drained WELL, about 1.5 cups
- 5 oz thawed, drained frozen spinach drained WELL, about 2.5 cups
- 1 cup non fat greek yogurt
- ½ cup small curd cottage cheese i used 4% milkfat
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Important: Thaw and drain the spinach very well. I recommend using a fine mesh strainer and paper towels. Make sure to squeeze the water out of the spinach to prevent your dip from being watery!
- In a bowl add the artichoke hearts, spinach, yogurt, cottage cheese , 1/2 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese and spices. Mix together well.
- Pour dip mixture into a glass 8×8 or medium oval pan. Top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Bake at 400 for 25 minutes.
- Broil for 1-2 minutes before serving to get the cheese on top brown and melty!
- Serve with chips or veggies or choice.
This dip was ohh so delicious and so easy to make!!! My whole family finished it fast. Will definitely be making this again. 10/10
Delicious! It’s so nice to have a healthy alternative to what is a favorite food my husband and I. He was pleasantly surprised and kept asking “are you sure this is healthy?” Lol thank you!
Do you think I can substitute the cottage cheese for ricotta? Or anything else you might suggest?
I’ve never tried it but I think it might work. Can’t be sure without trying it!
This is definitely a good recipe for healthy artichoke dip. The best I’ve tried. However, I did experience the same as some others with the water in the dish. My husband, whom is a chef, said it had to be from the spinach not being drained or the consistency of the cottage breaking down as it heats. I’m going to try this again and make adjustments. If anyone had figured out the water, please let me know!
Just made this for the super bowl and it is so yummy! You’d never guess it was a lower calorie, lower fat, higher protein remake! Thank you for sharing!
So glad you liked it, Stevie!
Best artichoke dip! this is my go to dip when I am having people over or need to bring something. Everyone loves it and is always amazed it’s healthy. They mean it when they say to drain the artichokes well so make sure you don’t skip that step 🙂 thanks for the great recipe guys!!
So happy you like it, Danielle! thanks for sharing with friends!
Going to make this tonight…I am confused about the spinach…if it’s a frozen block, you would have to let it thaw out some to mix it in…do you have to ring it out like most other recipes, or how did you mix in the frozen spinach?? Did you thaw it just enough to break it up and just stir it in in frozen chunks?
Hi Angela – I’ve never bought spinach in a block. If it’s in a block, I’d thaw it enough to break it up. It doesn’t need to be thawed all the way through or rung out. The moisture from the spinach helps the consistency of the dip.
Hi! Can you tell me the specific mozzarella you use? I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong, but I’ve tried it twice, and it just doesn’t come out nice and gooey, except for the extra cheese I put on top. It’s not gooey at all inside, unless that’s how it’s supposed to be?
Hi Angie – this definitely isn’t as creamy as regular spinach artichoke dip – it’s a little bit thicker. I usually use organic shredded mozzarella from Aldi
Made this over the weekend. So easy. The flavor is great, I’m never buying store bought again. It’s easy flavorful this taste fresh not lime chemicals to preserve it.
So glad you liked it!!
Made this gem for Super Bowl Sunday to try for that healthier version! Overall really good flavor! I used an Italian cheese blend vs just straight up mozzarella. Also, I used a grated (did it myself) parmesan vs just a kind in a can. The only thing I wish is that it were a touch more creamy. Maybe it was a little less so because of the frozen spinach? Thought I squeezed it out good enough, but maybe not. I’d love a suggestion Liz!
Glad you liked it! I’m not sure what was in the Italian blend but if it was a harder cheese like parm that might be why. Regular spinach artichoke dip is usually made with mayo and cream cheese, so this just isn’t going to be as rich because it has about 1/4 the amount of fat. You could try stirring in mayo or cream cheese if you want it to be creamy.
Used frozen artichokes, swiss instead of mozzarella, and no salt added cottage cheese to lower the sodium a bit more and it turned out PHENOMENAL. Thank you so much for.this recipe I will be making it again often!!
So glad you liked it, Brian! thank you so much!
This was so good!! My sister and I have made it a few times now. It has become a go to when we have a get together! I recommend it!
So happy you liked it, Melissa!
I love this recipe! Made it for the first time yesterday and reheating some now to enjoy again! I have celiac disease and havent been able to find this dip gluten free when eating out so I’m so happy the clean eating couple posted this recipe! I actually made this with dairy free cheese and it came out so good!
Love all the recipes on here because they are healthy and delicious and I always made them more than once 🙂
So happy you liked the dip, Monisha! Thank you so much!
Hello! Are you to thaw out the spinach before adding it in and baking the dip??
I don’t thaw the spinach, I add it frozen
I made this tonight for my charcuterie board. The taste is good but the inside doesn’t seem creamy. I used all ingredients to the letter. It’s like watery cheese inside. When I reheat it tomorrow I may mix in a little more cheese maybe? Idk…
I’m not sure what could’ve happened. Did you use low fqt cheese? Or low fat cottage cheese/large curd? Small curd cottage cheese works best. Large curd doesn’t mix as well and can give you a watery dip
Absolutely delish even though I forgot to add the pepper & it came out watery. I know I drained the heck out of the spinach & I drained the artichokes but should I had rung them out like I did the spinach? I really want to use this as a “go-to” recipe for guests but the water isn’t appealing.
Contemplated dumping the water out for a better presentation but decided my butt eating it at the stove during my 1st attempt wasn’t going to impress anyone but me lol.
Just made this for a Friendsmas….so GOOD! Can’t even tell this was a healthy version. Definitely will be making it again soon.
Yay!! So happy you enjoyed it! Try this next 🙂
Is the Greek yogurt nonfat? Thanks!
Yes it is!
I’m on an anti-Candida diet and am looking for snacks I actually like. Haha Can I sub the Greek yogurt for coconut yogurt and omit the parm? Thank you!
Hi Kira- I don’t think this would work. Coconut yogurt does not bake/have the same texture as greek yogurt. Although I haven’t tried it, so I can’t be sure! Sorry I couldn’t be more help.
Making this again it is so good! Can it all be cooked in the crock pot?? I’m going to a potluck and that would be the easiest way to keep it hot and transfer it but I’m not sure what setting and how long but saw you posted something about keeping it warm through in the crockpot. Or is it best to cook it then transfer it to the crockpot?
Hi Krystal – We don’t recommend the crockpot because it can get soggy, but if necessary – you can cook it on low for 2-3 hours in your slow cooker! I would bake it and then just transfer in a glass dish with some dish towels around it – that’s how I always bring warm dips 🙂
Help!!!
I thought I followed your directions to the letter. Frozen spinach? Check. Small curd cottage cheese with 4% milk fat? Check. Canned, drained artichokes? Check. It even looked delicious and gooey coming out of the oven exactly like your picture. However, when I scooped some out I noticed the cheese inside didn’t melt right and there was water in the bottom. What did I do wrong?? 🙁
I’m not sure what went wrong here, Mia! Did you use low fat shredded cheese? If it wasn’t melted it probably need a bit more time in the ovene!
I had the same issue as Mia. Everything looked cheesy coming out of the oven however when I mixed everything up the cheese or yogurt underneath was completely curdled. I think this was due to a high temperature or being in the oven at that temperature for too long. I used non fat Greek yogurt, 1% milk fat cottage cheese and reduced fat shredded cheese.
The recipe didn’t turn out because you used reduced fat cheese and 1% milk fat cottage cheese. We specifically write in the post to use full fat cheese and 4% milk fat cottage cheese. The dip wasn’t curdled, it was the cheese separating, because there’s no fat in it to bind it together. If you’re going to swap out ingredients, please reconsider leaving a bad review. You didn’t make my recipe, you made your own 🙂
This recipe is a keeper! It is so simple, so flavorful and yet still feels like a treat! After making this, I will never make the traditional version again. Thank you for providing a way to feel indulgent without the guilt 🙂
Thanks, Lisa! I appreciate it! Glad you liked the dip!
This was so simple, so flavorful that I will never make the traditional version again! Thank you for providing recipes that still feel like we are eating our old faves without the guilt!
Thank you so much, Katie! I really appreciate it 🙂
OH MY GOODNESS…legit GOODNESS!!! 🙌🏼 Just served this at a 30th bday party and EVERYONE loved it! May have made the recipe at 1.5x and came out awesome. Wanted to use the whole box of frozen spinach!! 😃 My favorite recipe so far!!! Thank you, Liz!
So glad you and your guests liked the recipe Stacey!! It’s one of my favorites too 🙂
SO GOOD!!! Such a healthier/cleaner version and you cannot taste the difference! After eating (so much of) it I felt way better than I would’ve with other recipes! It’s so good!!
Thanks for being my taste tester on this!! 🙂
This dip was AMAZING! A real crowd pleaser. No one even knew it was healthy! Will be making this for all future gatherings. Thanks so much!
So glad you liked it!!
Super yum!! Better than the dip I’ve had in restaurants or at bars. Dipped some crackers/carrots in it and highly recommend and will definitely be making again soon!
So glad you liked it, Eve!
Was so excited for this recipe to be published yesterday that I tried it last night. SO GOOD. Seriously tastes just like the real thing. I added a little more cheese on top because… cheese. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much, Lisa! So glad you liked it!