Whole30 Sweet and Tangy Honey Sauce
Elevate your meals with this irresistible Whole30 Sweet and Tangy Honey Sauce—a perfect blend of natural sweetness and zesty tang without added sugar or honey. This wholesome recipe features unsweetened date paste, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, and freshly squeezed orange juice, creating a flavor-packed sauce that suits a variety of dishes. A dash of garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and yellow mustard adds depth and complexity, making this sauce ideal as a glaze, dip, or drizzle. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy sauce is Whole30 compliant, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly. Whether you’re enhancing roasted vegetables, grilled proteins, or salad bowls, this versatile sauce is sure to become a pantry favorite for your healthy lifestyle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Date paste (unsweetened, Whole30 compliant)
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard (Whole30 compliant, no added sugars)
- 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed orange juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.25 cup Water
- 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the date paste, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, yellow mustard, orange juice, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, water, and sea salt.
Whisk the mixture over medium heat until fully combined and smooth.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Let the sauce cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding a pinch more salt or a splash of vinegar for extra tanginess if desired.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly before using.
Serve immediately as a glaze, dip, or drizzle, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
411 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1296 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.0 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 84.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 930 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
