Ladies, do you ever find yourself drooling over a restaurant's rice bowl, thinking, "Why can't my homemade version be this good?" You're not alone. As a mom, a functional nutritionist, and a self-confessed rice bowl enthusiast, I've been there too. That's why I have to share my incredibly easy recipe for a healthy sauce for rice bowl that can instantly elevate your at-home rice bowl game, making it just as freaking good as the ones you get when eating out! Check out this recipe if you first want to make your healthy grain bowl!

A Healthy Homemade Sauce for Rice Bowl

In the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, it's all too easy to slip into the habits of the standard American diet (and ordering Chipotle for the second time this week…which by they way is a healthier option than other fast food places but still uses inflammatory oils).

We're all in search of that perfect rice bowl sauce that taste like the restaurants - but just a healthier version. You know, one that we can liberally pour over any rice and vegetable combo to take it to the next level, but without all those inflammatory oils and unnecessary additives.

I'm sharing how you can give your usual rice bowl a healthy and exciting twist with this nutrient-rich, rice bowl sauce. not to toot my own horn, but my hubby thinks I'm the best cook ever since I started using this super easy healthy sauce for rice bowls…if only he knew how I made it haha.

The Magic Ingredients to this Healthy Sauce for Rice Bowls

The best part about this sauce? It's super easy to prepare, and the ingredients are simple and wholesome.

All you need is some unsweetened goat yogurt (or organic unsweetened, unflavored greek yogurt). If you live near a Trader Joe's their goat milk yogurt in the blue and white tub is PERFECT for this. I literally just but it for the sole purpose of making creamy sauces.

Then I mix equal parts green chilis (or green chili salsa from Trader Joe's if you prefer), and then finish it off with a squeeze of lime juice.

These ingredients are not just bursting with flavor, but they also have numerous health benefits.

then this isn't part of the sauce but I LOVE to sprinkle cilantro on top too!

Recipe for Healthy Sauce for Rice Bowl and Grain Bowls

• 1/4 cups Goat Yogurt or Unsweetened, unflavored Cashew or Greek Yogurt

• 1/4 cup Green Verde Salsa (or chopped green chilis)

• Juice from 1/4 Lime

Why This Healthy Sauce for Rice Bowls is a Nutrition Powerhouse

Unlike other rice bowl sauces that may contain unhealthy additives such as high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, and excess sodium, this healthy sauce is made with wholesome, natural ingredients.

Goat yogurt and organic, unflavored Greek yogurt, the base of our sauce, are excellent sources of probiotics essential for gut health and higher in protein than other sauces.

Green chilis, another ingredient, is rich in antioxidants and boosts metabolism, a far cry from the unhealthy oils often used in commercial sauces.

Lastly, we use lime juice, packed with vitamin C for immune strength and digestion aid, instead of the processed sugars found in many other sauces.

Whether you're a busy mom trying to put together a quick meal or simply passionate about wellness, this healthy rice bowl sauce is going to be your go-to! Not only will it transform your rice bowl, and you'll get that creamy and HEALTHY sauce, but it will also help you integrate nutrient-dense foods into your daily meals.

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