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Sauce either makes or breaks a meal. And believe it or not, there are healthier ways to enjoy BBQ sauce. I’m not always in the mood to whip up a homemade sauce, so I’ll spend as long as 20 minutes in the sauce aisle going through everything in hopes of discovering a gem. And so far I’ve found 3. Red Clay’s Peach Hot Sauce, Primal Kitchen’s No-Dairy Buffalo Sauce, and Woodstock’s Original BBQ Sauce. Because a great barbecue sauce can transform many different dishes, it’s one of the best sauces to experiment with until you find ones that you love. Here are 4 healthy versions that you need to try.

Healthy BBQ Sauce

If you’re looking for a homemade sauce that’s easy to make, tastes great, and works with almost anything, this is it. Thick, tangy, and sweet, with a hint of smoke and spice this Healthy BBQ Sauce from My Quiet Kitchen recipe is vegan and made entirely with whole food ingredients.

Homemade Blueberry BBQ Sauce

Fresh or frozen blueberries work in this Homemade Blueberry BBQ Sauce recipe from Simply and Savory. Naturally sweet with a slight tang, this fruity recipe is made with whole food ingredients like blueberries, garlic, and maple syrup. The best part about it? You can change up the fruit and experiment with raspberries, blackberries, or a combination of fresh berries.

Hawaiian BBQ Sauce

Looking to “level up” your meal skills with a mouthwatering marinade? Make this Hawaiian BBQ Sauce recipe from Bake it with Love! Made with brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, and a few other key ingredients, this sauce is sweet, savory, and perfect for entertaining.

Naturally Sweetened Fresh Peach BBQ Sauce

A peach-flavored sauce is fairly new to me and what a find it has turned out to be. I use it often and it adds the right taste to many different dishes. This Naturally Sweetened Fresh BBQ Sauce recipe from Whole Food Bellies has the perfect level of sweetness from the use of fresh peaches which balances well with the apple cider vinegar. Not only does it contain no additives like the many store-bought sweet sauces do, but it is also vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free.

Are you hosting an event soon and want some more healthy ideas? Check out PureHealthyLiving’s guide on How To Plan A Healthy Plant-Based BBQ Menu.

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