Craving the rich, creamy decadence of Hollandaise sauce but looking for a healthier alternative? Look no further! Our **Effortless & Healthy Blender Hollandaise Sauce** is a game-changer. This recipe delivers all the luxurious flavor of classic Hollandaise without the guilt, making it perfectly **low-fat and Weight Watchers friendly**. Traditional Hollandaise, while delicious, is notoriously high in fat and calories. We’ve reimagined this beloved sauce to be lighter, more nutritious, and incredibly easy to make right in your blender in just 5 minutes.

This quick and easy blender Hollandaise sauce is a fantastic solution for busy mornings, Sunday brunches, or even a sophisticated weeknight dinner. Whether you’re topping perfectly poached eggs for a lightened-up Eggs Benedict, drizzling it over steamed vegetables, or enhancing your favorite grilled fish, this creamy Hollandaise sauce adds a touch of gourmet without the extra calories. It’s designed to be simple yet elegant, ensuring a velvety texture and bright, tangy flavor that will impress without requiring hours in the kitchen. Say goodbye to heavy, complicated preparations and hello to a vibrant, healthy Hollandaise that fits seamlessly into a mindful eating plan.

My inspiration for this easy recipe comes from popular variations like my Blender Artichoke & Roasted Red Pepper Hollandaise Sauce and my Blender Cranberry Hollandaise. This time, however, my goal was to perfect a classic, straightforward, and wonderfully creamy Hollandaise that retains its traditional appeal while being significantly healthier. If you’re searching for a quick, healthy, and light Hollandaise sauce that takes merely 5 minutes to prepare, this creamy, low-fat version is guaranteed to become a staple in your kitchen!

🥘 Essential Ingredients for Your Healthy Hollandaise

Crafting this delicious **low-fat Hollandaise sauce** involves a thoughtful selection of ingredients that balance flavor with health. Unlike many other lighter Hollandaise recipes that opt for Greek yogurt, we utilize unsweetened applesauce to achieve that desired creaminess and body without introducing extra tang or thickness that might alter the classic profile. Applesauce is a brilliant, natural fat replacer that also lends a subtle sweetness, perfectly complementing the zesty and savory notes of Hollandaise. Here’s what you’ll need to create this healthier take on a classic:

• Egg Yolks: These are the foundation of any Hollandaise, providing richness and helping with emulsion. We use just the right amount to maintain classic texture while keeping it light.
• Unsweetened Applesauce: Our secret weapon! It replaces much of the traditional butter, significantly reducing fat content while adding a touch of natural sweetness and ensuring a smooth consistency.
• Lemon Juice: (not shown in above photo). This is crucial for the bright, tangy flavor that defines Hollandaise. You can use fresh lemon juice, but for convenience, lemon juice from concentrate works wonderfully and maintains consistency. If using fresh, you might need a slightly larger quantity to achieve the same intensity.
• Melted Light Butter: While we aim for low-fat, a small amount of light melted butter, such as Lactantia Country Churned Butter, provides that characteristic buttery flavor and contributes to the luxurious mouthfeel without excess fat.
• Olive Oil: A touch of healthy olive oil helps achieve the desired smoothness and adds a subtle, fruity note, complementing the other flavors.
• Ground Mustard (Mustard Powder): Also known as dry mustard, this ingredient doesn’t just add a subtle spicy kick; it also helps to stabilize the emulsion and deepen the savory notes of the sauce.
• Tabasco Sauce: A few dashes of Tabasco introduce a pleasant warmth and a hint of spice, elevating the overall flavor profile. Adjust to your preferred level of heat!
• Cornstarch: This acts as a gentle thickener, ensuring your Hollandaise reaches that perfect gravy-like consistency when heated, making it wonderfully creamy and pourable.

Please refer to the recipe card below for the precise quantities of each ingredient to ensure the best results for your delicious **healthy Hollandaise sauce**.

🔪 How to Make Our Easy Low-Fat Blender Hollandaise Sauce

Forget the endless whisking and the delicate double boiler setup of traditional Hollandaise! This recipe is all about convenience and speed without sacrificing flavor or texture. I am a huge proponent of kitchen shortcuts, and this **Weight Watchers Hollandaise sauce** truly delivers. The entire process takes just 5 minutes, relying on the power of your blender and microwave for a perfectly smooth, creamy, and healthy Hollandaise every time. It’s significantly faster and far less intimidating than the classic method, making gourmet sauce accessible to everyone.

Step 1: Combine and Blend. Simply add all your ingredients – the egg yolks, unsweetened applesauce, lemon juice, olive oil, melted light butter, Tabasco sauce, ground mustard, and cornstarch – into your blender. Secure the lid and blend on high for 1 to 2 minutes. The goal here is to achieve a completely smooth, well-emulsified mixture with no lumps. For optimal results, pause halfway through blending to scrape down the sides of the blender with a spatula, ensuring everything is thoroughly incorporated.

Step 2: Gentle Microwave Heating. Once blended, transfer the smooth Hollandaise mixture into a microwave-safe bowl. Warm it in the microwave on full power for approximately 45-60 seconds. The key here is gentle, controlled heating to prevent the eggs from curdling and to allow the cornstarch to thicken the sauce properly.

Hint for Perfect Consistency: To ensure an even texture and prevent any separation, remove the bowl from the microwave about halfway through the heating process (around 20-30 seconds). Give the sauce a good whisk to redistribute the heat and prevent hot spots. Then, return it to the microwave for the remaining 10-15 seconds, or until it begins to thicken.

Step 3: Achieve Gravy-Like Thickness. Continue to whisk the Hollandaise after microwaving. You might need to place it back in the microwave for additional 10-15 second bursts, whisking thoroughly after each interval, until it reaches your desired consistency – a beautiful, pourable, gravy-like thickness. It should be rich and creamy, perfect for coating your favorite dishes.

Chef’s Secrets: Expert Tips for Perfect Low-Fat Hollandaise

Achieving a restaurant-quality Hollandaise sauce at home, even a lighter version, is entirely possible with a few insider tricks. Follow these expert tips to ensure your **healthy blender Hollandaise** turns out perfectly smooth, creamy, and flavorful every single time:

• Optimal Ingredient Temperature is Key: This is a crucial step for any emulsified sauce. Ensure your egg yolks and light butter are at room temperature before you begin. Room temperature ingredients blend much more cohesively and easily, leading to a perfectly smooth and stable emulsion. Cold ingredients can cause the sauce to separate or become grainy.
• Blend Thoroughly for Unmatched Smoothness: Don’t rush the blending process. Allow the ingredients to combine for a full 1-2 minutes in the blender. This ensures a perfectly emulsified and creamy sauce with no remaining lumps from the cornstarch or applesauce. For even mixing, stop the blender midway and use a spatula to scrape down any ingredients clinging to the sides before continuing to blend.
• Mastering Consistency Adjustments: The ideal Hollandaise should be thick enough to coat a spoon but still pourable.
  • If Your Sauce Becomes Too Thick: Don’t panic! Simply add a teaspoon of warm water or a little extra lemon juice (½ teaspoon at a time) and whisk vigorously until it returns to a smooth, desired consistency.
  • If It’s Too Thin: This is an easy fix. Return the bowl to the microwave for short 10-15 second bursts, whisking thoroughly after each interval. Continue this until it thickens to that perfect gravy-like consistency. Remember, cornstarch needs heat to activate its thickening properties.
• Preventing Curdling: Hollandaise sauce, even a lighter version, is egg-based and can curdle if heated too rapidly or excessively. Always heat the sauce in short intervals (10-15 seconds) in the microwave and whisk frequently between intervals to distribute the heat evenly. This gentle approach ensures the eggs cook just enough to thicken without scrambling. If you notice any signs of separation, remove it immediately from the heat and whisk vigorously to try and bring it back together.
• Double Duty with Leftover Egg Whites: Since this recipe uses only egg yolks, you’ll have leftover egg whites. Don’t waste them! They freeze beautifully in a Ziploc bag for up to 3 months. Use them in other nutritious recipes such as light and fluffy Egg White Bites, a savory Egg White Pizza, delicate meringues, healthy egg-white omelets, or a classic Lemon Daffodil Cake.

💡 Top Tip: Mastering Quick Microwave Poached Eggs

Elevate Your Brunch with Effortless Poached Eggs

What’s a beautiful Hollandaise without the perfect poached egg? While traditionally tricky, you can achieve wonderfully runny yolks and set whites in minutes using your microwave. This quick method is ideal for topping your Eggs Benedict with our **low-fat Hollandaise**.

1. Prepare Your Mug: Lightly spray the inside of a microwave-safe coffee mug with a non-stick cooking spray. This prevents the egg from sticking and makes for easy removal. Carefully break one egg into the prepared mug.
2. Microwave to Perfection: Place the mug (covered with a microwave-safe plate or lid) into the microwave. Cook on high for approximately 25-35 seconds. *The exact timing will vary based on your microwave’s wattage and your desired yolk consistency. For a firmer yolk, add a few more seconds; for a very runny yolk, reduce the time.*
3. Release and Serve: Once cooked to your liking, gently loosen the egg by running a knife or spoon around the inside edge of the mug. Carefully turn the poached egg onto your plate.

*Pro Tip for Poaching:* To prevent the egg from “popping” in the microwave, you can gently pierce the yolk with a toothpick before cooking. However, be aware that piercing the yolk might result in a slightly less runny center, so skip this step if you prefer a very soft, liquid yolk.

👪 Serving & Nutritional Information

This recipe for **low-fat Hollandaise sauce** yields approximately 16 generous servings, with each serving size being 1.5 tablespoons. One of the convenient features of our recipe card is the ability to easily adjust the serving yield to suit your needs. Whether you want a half batch, a double, or even triple the recipe for a larger gathering, simply click on the serving number in the recipe card, select your desired quantity, and the ingredient amounts will automatically update. This flexibility makes meal planning and portion control a breeze.

🔢 Weight Watchers Friendly: Low WW Points!

For those following a mindful eating plan, our **healthy Hollandaise sauce** is a fantastic choice. Each 1.5-tablespoon serving is incredibly Weight Watchers friendly, clocking in at just 2 WW points. Enjoy the rich flavor you love without derailing your health goals!

Hollandaise Sauce Calories & Fat Content:

One of the most appealing aspects of this light Hollandaise sauce is its significantly reduced calorie and fat content compared to traditional versions. While classic Hollandaise can be a calorie dense sauce, our recipe offers a guilt-free indulgence.

• Our Light Hollandaise: Approximately 68 calories and 6 grams of fat per 1.5-tablespoon serving.
• Traditional Hollandaise: Typically around 124 calories and 13.5 grams of fat for the same serving size.

That means our recipe cuts calories and fat by nearly half, allowing you to savor this creamy condiment more frequently and without compromise!

🥗 Perfect Pairings: What to Serve with Your Healthy Hollandaise Sauce

The beauty of this **healthy Hollandaise sauce** lies in its incredible versatility. While it’s most famously known as the star of Eggs Benedict, its bright, creamy, and savory profile complements a surprisingly wide range of dishes. My personal favorite way to enjoy it is, of course, with a Healthy Eggs Benedict! Imagine a perfectly poached microwave egg (using our Top Tip!), nestled on a whole wheat English muffin with a slice of lean ham or Canadian bacon, all generously drizzled with this luscious **low-fat Hollandaise sauce**. It’s a breakfast or brunch dream come true.

But don’t stop there! This delightful sauce can transform countless other meals into gourmet experiences:

• Seafood Sensation: It’s a match made in heaven for all types of seafood. Drizzle it over perfectly baked, poached, pan-seared, or grilled salmon (as shown below), cod, halibut, or even shrimp for an elevated dining experience. The lemon in the Hollandaise beautifully cuts through the richness of the fish.
• Vegetable Enhancer: Turn everyday vegetables into something special. Steamed or roasted broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower, green beans, or even Brussels sprouts benefit immensely from a dollop of this creamy sauce. It’s a fantastic way to encourage more vegetable consumption!
• Egg Dishes Beyond Benedict: Beyond Eggs Benedict, this Hollandaise elevates simple egg preparations. Serve it over fluffy scrambled eggs, healthy egg whites, a delicious Microwave Omelette in a Mug, or even a frittata.
• Meat Lover’s Delight: Don’t underestimate its power with meats. A steak, grilled chicken breast, or pork tenderloin can all be enhanced by the bright, savory notes of this sauce. It adds a touch of elegance to any protein.
• Potato Perfection: From roasted potatoes and mashed potatoes to baked potatoes and potato gratins, this Hollandaise sauce adds a luxurious touch, making them feel incredibly gourmet.
• Asparagus with Hollandaise: This is a classic pairing for a reason! The vibrant green of steamed or roasted asparagus spears provides a wonderful textural contrast to the smooth, creamy sauce.

Experiment and find your favorite combinations; this **easy Hollandaise** is truly a versatile companion to so many dishes!

🌡️ Storage & Reheating Your Blender Hollandaise

Proper storage is essential to maintain the quality and safety of your **low-fat Hollandaise sauce**. While it’s always best enjoyed fresh, you can certainly prepare it ahead of time or save leftovers with these guidelines:

• Refrigeration: Store any leftover Hollandaise sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This will keep it fresh and prevent it from absorbing odors from other foods.
• Reheating: When you’re ready to enjoy it again, gently reheat the sauce. It will likely thicken slightly during refrigeration. The best way to reheat is in the microwave using short bursts (10-15 seconds) at a time, whisking vigorously after each interval. This gentle approach helps to prevent the eggs from curdling and restores its creamy texture. You may need to add a tiny splash of warm water or lemon juice while whisking if it’s too thick.
• Freezing Not Recommended: Unfortunately, Hollandaise sauce, due to its egg and emulsion base, does not stand up well to freezing. The texture tends to break and separate upon thawing, resulting in a grainy or watery consistency. For best results, always aim to consume it within the refrigerated timeframe.
• Freezing Egg Whites: On a positive note, any leftover egg whites from this recipe can be frozen! Simply transfer them to a Ziploc bag or an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. They are perfect for future use in omelets, meringues, or other egg white-based recipes.

❔ Your Questions Answered: Low-Fat Hollandaise FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions about making and enjoying this delicious **healthy Hollandaise sauce**:

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