Healthy Big Mac Sauce Recipe
An easy copycat recipe for McDonald’s burger sauce. Make this healthy big mac sauce for a protein-packed addition to burgers and bowls.
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Craving McDonald’s but working on your health? Try this simple copycat recipe for their popular big mac sauce — made lighter, lower calorie, and a little higher in protein.
As a dietitian, I love that sauces can make homemade meals more satisfying and satiating. But I don’t love when they’re super calorie-dense and loaded with unhealthy fats. That’s why this healthy big mac sauce recipe is so great. It’s got the same delicious flavors, with less of the not-so-great stuff.
If you love burgers, you’ll also love my cheeseburger quesadillas. Or try my hamburger helper, healthy cheeseburger bowls, and healthier cheesesteak pasta.
Why you’ll love this dietitian-made recipe
- Lower in fat. Instead of using a giant cup of full-fat mayonnaise, this recipe mixes mayo with plain Greek yogurt. You’ll get all the same creamy satisfaction with half the calories.
- Higher in protein. The addition of Greek yogurt adds a nutrient-dense boost of protein to help you feel full and support a calorie-balanced diet.
- Gluten-free and low sugar: This recipe is naturally gluten-free and a great low sugar option.
- So delicious. This healthy big mac sauce adds the perfect flavor to homemade burgers, tacos, and bowls. Adding sauce = making healthy food taste better = you’ll eat more healthy food. Win, win!
Ingredients in healthy big mac sauce
Mayonnaise: Feel free to use full-fat mayonnaise or light mayonnaise, for fewer calories and less fat. You could also omit the mayonnaise and use only Greek yogurt, but I prefer the flavor when they’re mixed.
Non-fat plain Greek yogurt: You could also use 2%, just make sure it’s plain.
Yellow mustard: You could swap for other mustards if desired, but yellow mustard gives the most true taste to the McDonald’s version.
Ketchup: Just plain Ketchup.
Sweet pickle relish: Or, you can finely dice your own sweet pickles.
Table salt: Make sure your salt has a fine texture so it mixes well in the homemade burger sauce.
Onion powder: Onion powder adds flavor to the recipe, so don’t skip it.
Garlic powder: Also for flavor. Don’t skip it!
Scroll down to the recipe card for the full list of ingredients and quantities.
How to make healthy big mac sauce
Step 1: Add all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until smooth and combined.
Step 2: Add to your favorite burgers, salads, or bowls. Or, store in the fridge for up to five days.
How to serve this homemade burger sauce
Pour or spread this big mac sauce copycat on:
- Homemade burgers
- Frozen chicken or veggie burgers
- Smash burger tacos
- Burger bowls
- Burger salads
You could also use this recipe as a dip for French fries, sweet potato fries, or carrot chips.
Want to make a healthy big mac at home?
Make some or all of these tweaks:
- Use extra lean ground beef
- Use one burger patty, not two
- Omit the extra bread layer
- Serve with baked or air fried potatoes
- And of course, use this recipe for homemade big mac sauce instead of using store-bought
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can use light mayonnaise instead of full fat.
No, you could use all Greek yogurt instead of the recommended mix for fewer calories and less fat. However, I do think this version tastes best!
Your healthy big mac sauce recipe will stay good in the fridge for up to five days. I recommend storing in a proper food storage container with a fitted lid. Stir before serving.
This recipe makes four large servings of about 3 Tbsp each. You can use more or less as desired.
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Healthy Big Mac Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise, use light if desired
- 1/4 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 Tbsp Ketchup
- 2 Tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Equipment
- small bowl
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until smooth and combined. Add to your favorite burgers, salads, or bowls. Enjoy!
