About the Recipe
This Low-Fat Thai Peanut Sauce delivers big flavor without the heaviness of traditional peanut sauces. Made with peanut powder, fresh lime juice, garlic, ginger, and a touch of maple syrup, it’s creamy, savory, slightly sweet, and gently spicy — all in just five minutes.
Use it to toss with rice noodles, drizzle over steamed vegetables, stir into a chickpea or tofu bowl, or thin it for a vibrant salad dressing. By using peanut powder instead of full-fat peanut butter, you get the classic Thai-inspired taste with fewer calories and less fat — making it a lighter, versatile staple for weeknight meals.
For a Diabetes Reset–friendly approach, simply reduce the maple syrup and serve over non-starchy vegetables or cauliflower rice for a lower glycemic option that still satisfies. Nutrition Calories: ~110 kcal
Fat: 2–3 g
Saturated Fat: <0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 18–20 g
Fiber: 1–2 g
Sugar: 10–12 g
Protein: 6–7 g
Sodium: ~700–800 mg (varies by soy sauce brand)
Using regular peanut butter increases fat and calories significantly.
Ingredients
• ½ cup peanut butter powder (or 3 Tbsp natural peanut butter)
• ¼ cup water
• ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari)
• ¼ cup fresh lime juice
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 Tbsp powdered ginger (or 1 Tbsp freshly grated ginger)
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
Preparation
In a medium bowl, whisk together all ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Adjust consistency by adding 1–2 tablespoons additional water if thinner sauce is desired.
Taste and adjust heat or sweetness if needed.
Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Stir before using. Sauce will thicken when chilled.
How to Use It
This sauce is incredibly versatile. Try it:
Tossed with rice noodles or soba noodles
Drizzled over steamed broccoli, carrots, and snap peas
Mixed into a chickpea or tofu stir-fry
Spoon over baked sweet potatoes
Use as a dipping sauce for spring rolls
Stir into shredded cabbage for a Thai-inspired slaw
It also works beautifully as a salad dressing when thinned slightly with water.