Easy Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip – With Greek Yogurt

This Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip is a quick, healthy appetizer everyone will love! It is made with no cream cheese but is still rich and creamy with avocado mayo, greek yogurt, and a little bit of shredded cheese. It is gluten-free, keto, and low-carb and is much healthier than traditional spinach artichoke dip. It makes a lighter dip that is perfect for game day!

Spinach artichoke dip is my go-to appetizer to order when we go out but it is usually full of fatty, not-so-healthy ingredients. This PMG-revamped healthy spinach artichoke dip is still creamy and flavorful but contains less fat, salt, and carbs.

If you loved my healthy buffalo chicken dip then you are going to go crazy for this recipe! It is a lighter, high protein dip as well and is super easy to whip up!

I’m also loving this red pepper hummus and tzatziki dip that are also great appetizers for game day!

What is so great about this spinach artichoke dip is that you still get the fatty, cheesy texture we all love in a good dip like this but with much less fat and more protein. It’s a win, win! And nobody will believe it is healthy!

In this version, we replace the cream cheese, sour cream, and loads of cheese with a combination of avocado mayo, greek yogurt, parmesan cheese, and little mozzarella cheese. It still tastes so rich and creamy but with less fat and salt.

Plus, this spinach artichoke dip recipe is gluten-free, low-carb, and keto-friendly.

What makes this spinach artichoke dip healthy?

• Lower in fat: by replacing the sour cream, cream cheese, and loads of mozzarella cheese with lighter ingredients like Greek yogurt + avocado mayo + parmesan cheese you still get a rich and creamy dip that is lower in fat but still incredibly delicious!
• More protein: Adding Greek yogurt gives you an extra dose of protein that you wouldn’t normally get in a traditional spinach artichoke dip.
• Simple wholesome ingredients: in this dip recipe we use a higher volume of healthy ingredients like spinach, artichokes, and Greek yogurt so you get more nutrition but still an amazingly satisfying appetizer.

Ingredients for healthy spinach artichoke dip

Here are the simple ingredients you will need to make this delicious spinach artichoke dip!

• Frozen spinach – this recipe works best with frozen spinach that has been thawed with the extra water rung out of it. Fresh or sauteed spinach will also work but the use of frozen spinach is much easier and works way better! Check out my recipe tips below for how to use fresh spinach in this recipe.
• Jarred artichokes – I prefer to use marinated, artichokes for the extra flavor but you can use any you like. You can find them at almost any grocery store. Make sure to drain them and pat them dry so you don’t end up with a watery spinach artichoke dip.
• Cheese – a combination of grated parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese. You could also use manchego cheese in this recipe. I recommend using block cheese that you shred yourself since it melts much better making this spinach dip super gooey and cheesy.
• Avocado mayo – Avocado mayo contains more nutrients and way less sodium than regular mayo, but you can really use any mayo you like in this recipe. I used Primal Kitchen Avocado Mayo and it was great!
• Greek yogurt – instead of cream cheese or sour cream we are using plain Greek yogurt for creaminess and extra protein with less calories and fat.
• Garlic – fresh garlic or garlic paste for added flavor.
• Red onion – just a little bit for crunch, color and flavor, you could also use shallots.
• Lemon – fresh lemon juice works best but you could also use bottled lemon juice if that is what you have.
• Salt and pepper – used to enhance all of the flavors.

How to make healthy spinach artichoke dip

This healthier spinach artichoke dip with Greek yogurt is super easy to whip up! Here is a summary of the steps to make this recipe with step-by-step photos to guide you. Get the complete list of recipe ingredients, instructions and nutrition in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

1. Add all spinach dip ingredients to a large bowl and mix it all together.
2. Transfer the mixture to a sprayed baking dish and cook it at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes, until the edges are golden and the cheese is nice and melty.
3. Serve hot with fresh veggies and pita chips.

This healthy spinach artichoke dip would be a great appetizer to serve for any get-together and is a wonderful game-day appetizer or snack that everyone will go crazy for!

Recipe Substitutions

Here are a few substitutions and notes about making this spinach artichoke dip recipe.

• Spinach: frozen spinach with the extra water rung out really well works best in this recipe. You can use fresh, sauteed spinach but would need to drain out extra water before you combine it with the rest of the ingredients.
• Greek yogurt: if you are not a fan of Greek yogurt just put it in there anyway. You really cannot taste it at all and it adds a good amount of protein + creaminess to this recipe. If needed you could sub blended cottage cheese, which still gives you that creamy, tangy flavor with the added protein.
• Onion – red onion works very well but shallots or yellow onion will work fine if that is what you have on hand.
• Add some spice: if you like it a little spicy then you can add some chili powder to this dip or just top it with a drizzle of your favorite hot sauce.

Can you make this healthy spinach artichoke dip in the Instant Pot?

Yes, you can! To make spinach artichoke dip in the instant pot just assemble the dip as instructed in this recipe, spray the inside of the instant pot with cooking spray to prevent sticking, then pour the dip mixture into the bottom of the pot and spread it out in an even layer. Cover and cook it in manual mode for 10 minutes. Then carefully release the pressure and remove the lid. Top with more cheese, if desired, and place the lid on for a few minutes to melt the cheese. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Tips

• Drain the artichoke hearts – draining the artichoke hearts still gives you great flavor without a watery dip. I like to also pat them dry before chopping them and adding them to the dip.
• Use Greek yogurt – Make sure to use plain Greek yogurt. Nonfat or full fat will both work. Nonfat Greek yogurt will yield a lighter dip and full fat Greek yogurt will result in a creamier, thicker dip.
• Chop the onions, garlic, and spinach in smaller sizes to make it easier to dip once everything is baked together.
• Bake the dip until the top and edges are golden and the dip is nice and bubbly and hot.
• Shred your own cheeses – block shredded cheeses will have better flavor and melt much faster then store-bought shredded cheese since they do not contain other ingredients like non-caking agents.
• Serve this spinach artichoke dip hot, right away with fresh cut veggies, crackers or chips!

Ways to serve healthy spinach artichoke dip

My favorite way to serve this spinach artichoke dip, is hot, straight out of the oven with whole grain pita chips, fresh veggies, gluten-free bagel chips, or these amazing Air Fryer Tortilla Chips.

It also makes a really good topping on pizza or stuffed inside a sliced chicken breast and baked in the oven.

Storing and reheating tips

• To store: After you have baked the dip, let it cool completely then cover it and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat: You can reheat portions in the microwave or reheat the entire spinach artichoke dip in the oven at 350 degrees for 15 minutes until the cheese is nice and bubbly and melty.
• Make it ahead: You can prepare this dip and keep it covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 day before you bake it.

More healthy appetizers

• Homemade Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
• Low-Carb Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
• Easy Baked Eggplant Fries
• Healthy Instant Pot Deviled Eggs
• Air Fryer Fries
• Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

Did you make this healthy spinach artichoke dip recipe? If you did, then please leave a rating and comment below. You can also tag me on Instagram @pinchmegoodfood so I can see your creation.

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