Finally, you can make your own sugar-free honey mustard! I actually had a recipe for one version (using a powdered sweetener) in my first book, The Easy Keto Cookbook, but if I’m being honest, this 2-minute keto honey mustard I created just recently tastes so much better. Plus, it needs just 5 simple ingredients, and tastes delicious on sandwiches, keto meats, fries, and more. Just like keto teriyaki sauce, this keto honey-sweetened recipe comes together fast for flavorful meals.
Is Honey Mustard Keto?
No, regular honey mustard is not keto friendly, because honey is loaded with sugar. While it can fit into some people’s macros for those following a dirty keto approach, most of the carbs in honey mustard come from sugar, so it can lead to an insulin spike. Fortunately, it’s easy to make your own keto honey mustard at home!
Ingredients You’ll Need
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for low carb honey mustard, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
Mayonnaise – Makes the dressing creamy. I make my own avocado oil mayonnaise for this, but any keto friendly mayo works.Wholesome Yum Keto Honey – The best-ever sugar free honey substitute that measures, looks, and tastes like real honey. Other low carb sweetener options (such as Besti, Swerve, monk fruit, stevia, etc.) will not taste the same.Dijon Mustard – Yellow mustard may also work, but the flavor might be stronger.Apple Cider Vinegar – The acidity balances out the sweetness.You can also use lemon juice.Cayenne Pepper – This recipe uses a very small amount, but you can leave it out if you prefer. You could also add other spices, like garlic powder or onion powder.
How To Make Keto Honey Mustard
To make keto friendly honey mustard, stir or whisk together all ingredients in a small mixing bowl, until well combined. Taste and add more keto honey or cayenne, if desired.
Storage Instructions
Store: Keep the sauce covered in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.Freeze: Avoid freezing, as the texture will change too much.
What To Serve With Sugar-Free Honey Mustard
Once you make honey mustard keto, you’ll want to use it with all your favorite dishes.
Chicken – Serve this keto honey mustard recipe as a dip with keto chicken nuggets, crispy keto chicken tenders (pictured above), or bacon wrapped chicken tenders.Fries – Dunk jicama fries, rutabaga fries, or zucchini fries in this low carb honey mustard sauce.Salad – Use this sugar-free honey mustard as a salad dressing for chef salad or keto cobb salad.Sandwiches – Keto honey mustard dressing tastes delicious in a keto BLT, keto bell pepper sandwich, or cucumber subs. Great with juicy burgers, too!Easy Proteins – Brush low carb honey mustard dressing onto grilled salmon or air fryer pork chops, or dip with keto pigs in a blanket.
More Keto Dipping Sauce Recipes
Sauces make keto meals more fun! Try these easy ones next. Share your recipe picture by tagging @wholesomeyum and hashtag it #wholesomeyum on Instagram, or in our Facebook support group, too – I’d love to see it! Makes about 1 cup.
