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    Home » Course » Sauces and Dips

    Healthy Honey Mustard Sauce

    Published: Jan 17, 2022 · Modified: Sep 11, 2023 by Erin Carter · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Honey mustard sauce being poured into a jar with a blue tea towel around it.

    This healthy honey mustard sauce is a delicious alternative to store bought versions. This sauce is sweet, creamy, tangy and made with just a few pantry staple ingredients. It only takes a few minutes to make and is the perfect dip, or dressing. 

    A bowl of honey mustard sauce with a spoon in it.

    Why you will love this recipe:

    • The flavour! This homemade honey mustard sauce is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy.
    • It's a healthy alternative to store bought honey mustard dressings.
    • It's so quick and easy to make and comes together in a just few minutes.  
    • It could be used in a variety of ways. I like using it as a dipping sauce for chicken tenders or as a salad dressing.
    • The whole family will love this honey mustard sauce! It's nice and mild, perfect for people of all ages.
    • This healthy honey mustard dipping sauce sauce is refined sugar free, dairy free, and gluten free.
    • It's made with no yogurt, no cream and no greek yogurt.

    Taste and texture:

    This sauce is so smooth and creamy. It is a little sweet and a little tangy and zesty. It has the perfect flavour. While this dressing has a little kick, it isn't spicy.

    Key ingredients and substitutions:

    • Mayo: to give this sauce the perfect creamy texture. You can either make your own, or use your favorite store bought mayonnaise.
    • Honey: it just wouldn't be honey mustard without the honey.
    • Mustard: I used both yellow mustard and dijon mustard because they each have a very distinct flavour that works well with the sweetness of the honey.
    • Apple cider vinegar: a little acidity to balance out the sweetness of the honey and the spiciness of the mustard. You could use lemon juice as well.

    How to make this recipe:

    Step one:

    Place all the ingredients in a bowl or glass measuring cup.

    A glass measuring cup filled with mustard, mayonnaise, honey lemon juice and a spoon.

    Step two:

    Stir well until you have a smooth sauce.

    A glass measuring cup with honey mustard sauce and a spoon in it.

    Variations and add ins:

    • Instead of apple cider vinegar you could use lemon juice, coconut vinegar or white vinegar.
    • If you like a spicier sauce, add a bit more paprika or some black pepper.
    • Feel free to double or triple the recipe depending on your needs.
    • You can use any type of mayo that you like, or make your own in under a minute!
    • If you like an even sweeter sauce, add an extra tablespoon of honey.
    • To make this dressing paleo: use paleo compliant mayonnaise and mustards. 

    How to serve:

    Honey mustard sauce can be used in so many ways. Here are some of my favourites:

    • Serve it as a dipping sauce for chicken tenders. This is a family favourite!
    • Use it as a glaze or marinade. Just brush it on chicken, chicken wings, salmon or pork before cooking to give the protein a depth of flavour like no other.
    • Use this honey mustard as a flavourful salad dressing or dressing for coleslaw.
    • You could use it as a dip for apples, raw veggies, pretzels or on a charcuterie board.
    • Toss your veggies in this honey mustard before roasting. 
    • Use it as a dip for French fries or sweet potato fries. 
    • As a sauce for serving on sandwiches or burgers. 
    • For serving with ham. 

    How to store:

    Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

    A bowl of honey mustard sauce with a spoon stirring it.

    Frequently asked questions:

    Can I substitute the honey in this recipe?

    While I recommend using honey for this recipe, you could substitute the honey for date syrup. Dates offer a similar level of sweetness to honey and won't alter the flavour profile too much. 

    Can I store this sauce in the fridge?

    Yes! You could absolutely store this honey mustard in the fridge. I recommend keeping it in an air tight container for up to 3 weeks.

    Can I make this honey mustard vegan?

    Definitely. If you want to make this a vegan honey mustard sauce just substitute the honey for date syrup and use a vegan mayo instead of regular. Also, double check that the mustard you are using is vegan friendly. 

    Other recipes you will love:

    • Vegan Buffalo Sauce
    • Whole30 BBQ Sauce
    • Walnut Dressing
    • Sugar Free Cranberry Sauce
    • Dairy Free Alfredo Sauce
    • Vegan Teriyaki Sauce

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    Healthy Honey Mustard Sauce

    You will love this healthy honey mustard sauce recipe! It has the perfect combination of sweet and tangy flavours and couldn't be easier to make.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: condiment, dips, sauces
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Lactose
    Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 24
    Calories: 42kcal
    Author: Dr. Erin Carter

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup mayonaise
    • 3 tablespoon honey
    • 2 tablespoon yellow mustard
    • 2 tablespoon dijon mustard
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1/8 teaspoon paprika

    Instructions

    • Place all the ingredients in a large bowl or glass measuring cup.
    • Stir well until smooth.

    Notes

    1. When looking at the nutritional information 1 serving = 1 tbsp
    2. Nutritional information will vary depending on the specific ingredients and brands you choose to use.
    3. This sauce stores really well in the fridge in an air tight container for weeks. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
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