Heart-Healthy Herb Cheese Spread

Elevate your appetizer game with this Heart-Healthy Herb Cheese Spread—a creamy, flavorful, and guilt-free option perfect for snacking or entertaining. Made with low-fat cream cheese and non-fat Greek yogurt, this spread is a lighter alternative that doesn’t skimp on taste. Freshly chopped parsley, chives, and dill deliver a vibrant herbaceous punch, while a dash of garlic powder and a splash of lemon juice add depth and zest. Ready in just 10 minutes and brimming with wholesome ingredients, this recipe is an excellent choice for pairing with whole-grain crackers or crisp vegetable sticks. Impress your guests or treat yourself with this deliciously healthy, homemade spread!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Low-fat cream cheese
• 0.5 cups Non-fat Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons Fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the low-fat cream cheese and non-fat Greek yogurt. Using a spatula or mixer, blend until smooth and creamy.

Step 2

Add the chopped fresh parsley, chives, and dill to the mixture. Stir well to distribute the herbs evenly throughout the spread.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir again until all ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 4

Taste the spread and adjust seasonings if needed. You can add more herbs or a pinch more salt and pepper according to personal preference.

Step 5

Transfer the herb cheese spread to a serving dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Serve the spread chilled with whole-grain crackers, whole-grain bread, or fresh vegetable sticks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	375.9 grams (375.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	651

Total Fat 40.70g	52%
Saturated Fat 24.30g	122%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 85mg	28%
Sodium 1611mg	70%
Total Carbohydrate 23.60g	9%
Dietary Fiber 0.70g	3%
Total Sugars 12.80g
Protein 28.80g	58%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 452mg	35%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 692mg	15%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.6%

Protein: 20.0%

Carbs: 16.4%