Homemade Caramelized Onion and Spinach Dip – Toddler-Friendly Recipe

Looking for a healthy, creamy, and flavorful dip that even toddlers will love? This Homemade Caramelized Onion and Spinach Dip is perfect for snack time, lunchboxes, playdates, or family gatherings. It’s full of nutrients, easy to make, and can be served with carrot sticks, sweet potato slices, cucumber rounds, or toddler-friendly crackers.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine Family-friendly, International

Servings 6 servings

Calories 90 kcal

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
2 medium onions thinly sliced
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
½ cup Greek yogurt or cream cheese (full-fat yogurt works well for toddlers)
¼ tbsp garlic powder mild, optional
Pinch of salt optional for toddlers 12+ months
1 tsp lemon juice optional

Instructions

Caramelize the onions
Heat olive oil or butter in a pan over low-medium heat.
Add sliced onions and cook slowly for 15–20 minutes until soft and golden brown, stirring occasionally.
Wilt the spinach
Add chopped spinach to the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes until just wilted.
Combine with the creamy base
Transfer the onion and spinach mixture to a bowl.
Mix in Greek yogurt or cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Season lightly
Add a pinch of salt, mild garlic powder, or lemon juice if desired. Stir well.
Serve & enjoy
Let the dip cool slightly before serving to toddlers.
Serve with soft carrot sticks, sweet potato slices, cucumber rounds, or toddler-friendly crackers.
Perfect for snack time, lunchboxes, playdates, or family gatherings.

Notes

Please note: The nutritional information provided is an estimate, calculated using an online nutrition calculator.